Comparison

ForestScanner vs VIEWAR Scanner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ForestScanner

Features
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ForestScanner can acquire 3D point clouds using LiDAR-equipped iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPad Pro (2nd generation) 11-inch display or iPad Pro (4th generation) 12.9-inch display The 3D point cloud can be acquired using an iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPad Pro (2nd generation) with 11-inch display or iPad Pro (4th generation) with 12.9-inch display. When you tap the "+" icon on a tree, you can get the single tree information such as its diameter and latitude. The acquired point cloud and single tree information can be displayed after saving. The following is a summary of ForestScanner's functions. ■Function list ・3D scanner ・Obtain single tree information by tapping. ・Save the acquired point cloud and single tree information. ・Display and edit the list of saved point clouds and single tree information. ・Display and edit the list of saved point clouds and single tree information. ・Select and edit the list of tree species. ・Select and edit a list of tree species. - Create a csv file of the saved list of single tree information. ForestScannerは、LiDARを搭載したiPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPad Pro (第2世代) 11インチディスプレイまたはiPad Pro (第4世代) 12.9インチディスプレイ以降を用いて、3D点群が取得できます。 また、3D点群取得時に、単木へ+アイコンを合わせてタップすると単木の直径、経緯度等の単木情報を取得することが出来ます。 取得した点群と単木情報は、保存後に表示することができます。 以下ForestScannerの機能概要を記載します。 ■機能一覧 ・3Dスキャナー ・タップした単木情報を取得 ・取得した3D点群と単木情報を保存 ・保存した3D点群と単木情報の一覧を表示・編集 ・保存した3D点群と単木情報一覧を表示・単木情報を編集 ・樹種の一覧選択・編集 ・保存した単木情報一覧をcsvファイルにして保存

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VIEWAR Scanner

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Use the VIEWAR Scanner app to easily create and share 3D scans of any physical object or environment. You can create a free account for the VIEWAR System on portal.viewar.com. * Recommended for locations up to 50m² * Usable for VIEWAR solutions only (scans can't be exported for external usage) Requirements: LiDAR compatible device (iPhone 12 Pro or higher, iPad Pro since 2020) For more information please check out https://www.viewar.com/products/scanner/

Screenshots

ForestScanner4 screens
VIEWAR Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

ForestScanner and VIEWAR Scanner are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ForestScanner versus VIEWAR Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForestScannerVIEWAR Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.4
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMAPRY Co., Ltd.ViewAR GmbH

In-app purchases

None

ForestScanner

No in-app purchases

None

VIEWAR Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ForestScanner free?
ForestScanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VIEWAR Scanner free?
VIEWAR Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ForestScanner or VIEWAR Scanner have ads?
Neither ForestScanner nor VIEWAR Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ForestScanner or VIEWAR Scanner?
ForestScanner ships an update every 3 months, and VIEWAR Scanner every 3 months. Most recently, ForestScanner was updated on September 21, 2026 and VIEWAR Scanner on October 6, 2026.

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