Comparison

3D Scanner Tool vs PhotoForge 3D Capture

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

Head to head
About

3D Scanner Tool

Create impressive 3D models from real-world objects using various scanning technologies. Import, view, and share your creations, with AR capabilities for visualization. Ideal for designers, developers, and 3D printing enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Multiple 3D scanning types (LiDAR, TrueDepth, Photogrammetry, Point Cloud)
  • Import and store 3D files
  • Augmented Reality (AR) view for scanned objects
  • Export scans in various formats (OBJ, STL, PLY, SCN, USDZ)
  • Video tutorials for scanning techniques
  • Supports iPhone, iPad, and Mac
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3D Scanner Tool - powerful tool for iPhone, iPad and Mac for creating amazing 3D scans using device capability. Right now with our app you can use different types of 3D scanners: Point Cloud Scanner, TrueDepth Scanner, LiDar Scanner and Photogrammetry. With this uniq application you can easy turn any object into quality 3D item. We prepared video tutorials for each type of scanner, following which you can easily create cool 3D stuff. The functionality of the application is truly great: in addition to using four types of scanners, you can import various 3D files and store them in the application, view, share or apply in augmented reality directly from our application. Check your 3D scans with AR through our app. 3D designers, game and application developers, creation of virtual 3D tours, meta version developers, scanning for 3D printing and everyone who is interested in 3D scanning will be delighted with the functionality of the application. In which formats I can export my 3D scans? LiDar: OBJ, PLY, STL Point Cloud: SCN, PLY, USDZ True Depth: OBJ, STL, SCN Photogrammetry: USDZ, OBJ App features: - Powerful 3D scanning tool - Easiest way to 3D scan - AR view scanned 3D objects and imported 3d objects - LiDar Scanner - Point Cloud Scanner - TrueDepth Scanner - Photogrammetry - Import 3D objects - Tutorial videos - Export 3D scans as OBJ, STL, PLY, SCN, USDZ - Unlimited support Subscription Details: - Payment will be charged to your App Store Account at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto- renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. Automatic renewals will cost the same price you were originally charged for the subscription. - Manage or cancel your subscription from your user settings in the App Store at any time after purchasing. - Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/3d-scanner-tool/home Terms And Conditions: https://sites.google.com/view/3dscannertoolterms/home IMPORTANT NOTICE: App requires the TrueDepth camera, only available on the Phone X or later / iPad Pro (2018) or later. LiDar scan requires a camera sensor device, such as the iPad Pro / iPhone 12 or later. Photogrammetry can be used with any device with a camera. If you have any questions or you need any help with 3D Scanner Tool please contact us support@sunteame.com

About

PhotoForge 3D Capture

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14 day free trial! Imagine snapping a few photos and making anything come to life in 3D. With PhotoForge 3D Capture, you can turn ordinary photos into stunningly realistic 3D objects. The possibilities are limitless: Print a perfect three-dimensional physical replica. Drop an object into the real world via augmented reality. Effortlessly create 3D models for games or illustrations. Enhance graphic designs with realistic 3D elements. Add interactive, rotatable products and content to an online store. No tech expertise or uploads required, just your smartphone, your imagination, and PhotoForge 3D Capture. Whether you're an artist, game designer, product developer, architect, or hobbyist, PhotoForge 3D Capture adapts to your workflow and empowers you with the magic of photogrammetry. Practical Uses • Showcase Your Products in AR - Quickly create lifelike augmented reality experiences so customers can explore your art, furniture, or products right in their own space—no showroom needed. • Replace Hard-to-Find Parts - Easily scan and 3D-print replacement parts for home repairs or custom projects—saving you time, money, and frustration. • Bring Reality into Your Games - Capture real-world places and textures to create immersive, realistic environments for game designs. • Rapid Production & Prototyping - Quickly scan a sample item and generate perfect digital replicas ready for production runs or rapid prototyping, streamlining your entire workflow. • Make Your VR & XR Creations Realistic - Capture physical objects and seamlessly bring them into your virtual reality worlds or XR experiences, impressing clients and audiences with unmatched authenticity. • DIY Fun with 3D Printing - Turn anything from quirky decor to a collectable into a personalized 3D-printed creation. • Preview Items Before Buying - Out shopping for home decor? Scan an item and instantly preview it in your home or share it with someone else for approval, ensuring it’s the perfect fit before purchase. Advanced Features • Easy, On-the-Go Capture - Scan objects anywhere using your iPhone, quickly review them, then refine them using PhotoForge 3D Studio on your Mac, whether at home, in a workshop, or on location. • Private & Secure Workflow - Your images and scans stay secure, with no cloud uploading. Work confidently, knowing you have complete control over your creations. • LiDAR Precision - Easily capture detailed, accurate 3D models directly on your LiDAR-enabled iPhone, ensuring precise dimensions and realistic textures. • Seamless Mac Integration - Effortlessly scan directly to your Mac (or upload later) for detailed refinements with PhotoForge 3D Studio. Adjust scale, position, rotation, and remove unwanted artifacts with intuitive desktop tools. • Multiple Output Formats - Export your creations in the formats you need most (USDZ, STL, OBJ) for AR, 3D printing, virtual reality, gaming, and more. • Instant Feedback with AR Previews - View your creations instantly in AR on your iPhone, making edits fast and easy, so your projects always look exactly how you want them. Monthly and yearly subscriptions available. Contact: https://www.photoforge3d.com/contact Support: https://www.photoforge3d.com/faqs Privacy Policy: https://www.photoforge3d.com/capture-privacy-policy Terms and Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ *LiDAR-equipped iPhone strongly recommended for optimum accuracy and realism.

Screenshots

3D Scanner Tool4 screens
PhotoForge 3D Capture4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: 3D Scanner Tool at 4 against PhotoForge 3D Capture's 2. 3D Scanner Tool also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.4). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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. 3D Scanner Tool sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and PhotoForge 3D Capture sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
3D Scanner Tool versus PhotoForge 3D Capture: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D Scanner ToolPhotoForge 3D Capture
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (32 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings32 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB211 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHanva,LLCEidria, Inc.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

3D Scanner Tool

Subscriptions3
  • One Week Premium$4.997 Days
  • One Month Premium$9.991 Month
  • One Year Premium$49.991 Year
2 purchases

PhotoForge 3D Capture

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$149.991 Year

Questions

Is 3D Scanner Tool free?
3D Scanner Tool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PhotoForge 3D Capture free?
PhotoForge 3D Capture is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 3D Scanner Tool or PhotoForge 3D Capture have ads?
Neither 3D Scanner Tool nor PhotoForge 3D Capture shows ads.

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