# RealityScan Mobile vs Lightpath

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lightpath at 100% against RealityScan Mobile's 32%. Lightpath also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). RealityScan Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (342 vs 2). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightpath sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. RealityScan Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lightpath holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RealityScan Mobile has 342 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of RealityScan Mobile's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lightpath's.

RealityScan Mobile ships an update every 2 months, Lightpath every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RealityScan Mobile | Lightpath |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (342 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realityscan-mobile/id1584832280/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightpath-sun-and-sky-planner/id6811388615/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **342** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 31.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Unreal Engine](https://appshunter.io/developer/382856483) | [Kenny Chantasi](https://appshunter.io/developer/6811388617) |

## What reviewers say

### RealityScan Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realityscan-mobile/id1584832280)

Capture the world in 3D using your iPhone or iPad. This app offers AR guidance for creating realistic 3D models of objects and places, with direct upload capabilities to Sketchfab for sharing and selling your creations.

**Highlights:** AR guidance for 3D scanning, Create realistic 3D models, Upload directly to Sketchfab, Preview model quality with color coverage, Crop box for easy object selection, Project library for management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great detail
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fantastic and surprising
- 🚀 Awesome new features
- 👍 Working good for me

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Not working
- 🐛 Crashes too often to be usable
- 🐛 Phishing scam?
- 🐛 Log in loop
- 🐛 what happened??

**Reported bugs**

- Images just don't align
- Logging in loop
- Spinning forever
- Login failure
- Data loss after update

**Requested features**

- Wide angle lens Selection
- Export and usage of app data into Reality Capture
- Remote app on the Apple Watch and Compatibility for the DJI Osmo panning and tilt features
- Retopology filter
- Shape recognition


### Lightpath

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightpath-sun-and-sky-planner/id6811388615)

Plan your photography sessions with detailed light and sky forecasts. Visualize sun, moon, and Milky Way positions in AR, and get recommended camera settings. Save plans, track shots, and even plan for eclipses.

**Highlights:** Shot Score for light quality, 24-hour light timeline, AR sky view and capture, Automated camera settings, Eclipse planning, Trip planner, Forecast agreement comparison

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RealityScan Mobile free?

RealityScan Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lightpath free?

Lightpath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RealityScan Mobile or Lightpath?

Lightpath is rated higher. RealityScan Mobile averages 3.8 out of 5 from 342 ratings, while Lightpath averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do RealityScan Mobile or Lightpath have ads?

Neither RealityScan Mobile nor Lightpath shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RealityScan Mobile or Lightpath?

RealityScan Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and Lightpath every 2 weeks. Most recently, RealityScan Mobile was updated on October 27, 2026 and Lightpath on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*