3D Scanner Tool vs Realform
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Realform
Transform your iPhone into a powerful 3D scanner for objects, rooms, and people. Process scans entirely on your device for complete privacy. Export models in various formats for 3D printing and AR.
- 3D object scanning
- Room scanning with floor plans
- Full-body human scanning
- On-device processing for privacy
- Multiple export formats (USDZ, STL, 3MF)
- In-app 3D model editing
- Watertight check for 3D printing
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Pro-quality 3D scanning — free to use, completely private. Realform turns your iPhone into a pocket 3D scanner. Walk around an object, sweep a room, or capture a person, and get a real, shareable 3D model in minutes. Your scans are processed on your device — no account, no cloud, and your scans are never uploaded. WHAT YOU CAN SCAN • Objects — circle anything you can walk around for a clean, textured 3D model. • Rooms — sweep the walls and get an automatic floor plan with real dimensions, doors, windows, and furniture. • Whole buildings — scan room by room in one walkthrough and merge them into a single floor plan. • People — capture a full-body statue, a bust, a hand, or any body part. Great for AR and 3D printing. EXPORT — 3D PRINTING IS FREE Every format is generated on your phone: • USDZ — Apple AR & Quick Look — free • STL — 3D printing, in millimeters — free • 3MF — 3D printing: PrusaSlicer, Bambu Studio, Orca, Cura — free • Floor plans as PNG — free REALFORM PRO — ONE-TIME PURCHASE, NO SUBSCRIPTION • OBJ — the universal classic, opens everywhere • GLB — game engines & Blender (Unity, Unreal, Godot, web) • PLY — scanning & research tools • Floor plans as PDF, SVG, and DXF (AutoCAD / CAD) • No ads, ever Not ready to buy? Watch a short ad to unlock a single Pro export. A REAL EDITOR, BUILT IN Tidy up your scan right on your phone: crop, trim, and cut away what you don't want, fill holes, blend, paint over rough spots, and measure real-world distances. A watertight check tells you when a model is ready to 3D print. Every edit is saved as a new version, so your original is always safe. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your scans and photos never leave your iPhone — no accounts, no cloud. The app sends only a few anonymous usage counters (like which export formats get used) to help us improve it; they contain nothing from your scans and nothing that identifies you. HONEST ABOUT THE LIMITS Realform uses Apple's on-device LiDAR and photogrammetry. Scans, dimensions, and floor plans are excellent estimates for planning and creative work — but not survey-, engineering-, or medical-grade. Shiny, transparent, and very dark surfaces are hard to scan; the built-in tips help you get the best results. Realform requires an iPhone Pro or iPad Pro with LiDAR. Free to use, with ads. Realform Pro — a one-time purchase, never a subscription — removes ads and unlocks the professional export formats. Scanning, editing, measuring, and 3D-print export stay free for everyone. Requires an iPhone or iPad Pro with a LiDAR Scanner: iPhone 12 Pro or later Pro models, or iPad Pro (2020 or later). Object and person scanning on iPad needs an iPad Pro with M1 or later. Realform's 3D capture uses Apple's Object Capture and RoomPlan, which need the LiDAR sensor.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Realform at 5.0 against 3D Scanner Tool's 3.6. 3D Scanner Tool's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (32 vs 6). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. 3D Scanner Tool sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Realform sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Realform holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Scanner Tool has 32 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | 3D Scanner Tool | Realform |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (32 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hanva,LLC | MICHAEL DOUGLAS PAULEY |
Customer experience
3D Scanner Tool
Realform
In-app purchases
3D Scanner Tool
- One Week Premium$4.997 Days
- One Month Premium$9.991 Month
- One Year Premium$49.991 Year
Realform
- Remove Ads$9.99
- Realform Pro$19.99









