Comparison

Pixel 3D vs Dot3D

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

Head to head
About

Pixel 3D

Capture photos of objects and send them to a macOS application to create high-quality 3D models. View models in AR on your iPhone or export them to Blender.

Highlights
  • Photo capture for 3D modeling
  • macOS companion app for model creation
  • AR Quick Look viewing on iPhone
  • Export to Blender
  • Indoor room space scanning
  • USDZ and OBJ file support
Features
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# Pixel 3D Capture photos for object, and send to our macOS application which could turn photos into high‑quality 3D models. # Features: - USDZ, OBJ file types supported - Capture photos from 30 to 500 for each 3D model - Auto capture photos mode - Share photos to our macOS application, which could turn photos into high‑quality 3D models - Share 3D model from our macOS application, which can be viewed in AR Quick Look within iPhone - Export model to Blender - Indoor room space scan # Pro Version Features - Unlimited Camera Usage (iOS/iPadOS) - 3 Models for Lite Version - Unlimited Model Library Usage (iOS/iPadOS) - 3 Models for Lite Version - Unlimited Model Quality (macOS) - Unlimited Model Type (macOS) # Subscriptions Pro Version Subscriptions: - Pro Version - Monthly (1 month, auto-Renewable subscription) - Pro Version - Annual (1 year, auto-renewable subscription) Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account once you confirm your purchase. Your iTunes account will be charged again when your subscription automatically renews at the end of your current subscription period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours prior to end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID Account Settings any time after purchase. Terms & Conditions: https://woo-interactive.com/privacy/pixel3dterms.html Privacy Policy: https://woo-interactive.com/privacy/pixel3d.html # Lifetime Purchase Pro Version Lifetime: - Pro Version - Lifetime (lifetime) Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account once you confirm your purchase. Terms & Conditions: https://woo-interactive.com/privacy/pixel3dterms.html Privacy Policy: https://woo-interactive.com/privacy/pixel3d.html # User Manual https://api.woo-interactive.com/blog/2022/03/11/pixel-3d-user-manual-en/

About

Dot3D

This app transforms your LiDAR-equipped iPhone or iPad into a professional 3D laser scanner. It offers verifiable accuracy and large-scale reliability for various industries, ensuring total data privacy with local processing. Capture detailed 3D site maps for real estate, forensics, and industrial applications.

Highlights
  • Real-time 3D scanning
  • Targeting workflows for accuracy
  • Loop-closure technology
  • GNSS compatibility
  • Local data processing (no cloud)
  • 3D measurements and calculations
  • Export to CAD and BIM software
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Stop settling for "good enough" scans. Dot3D is the industry-leading mobile LiDAR solution for professionals who value verifiable accuracy, large-scale reliability, and total data privacy, without the artifacts that plague other 3D apps. From complex construction sites to sensitive crime scenes, Dot3D turns your iPad or iPhone into a professional-grade 3D laser scanner. REAL ESTATE, AEC & BIM: Capture accurate as-builts of any-size interiors and export point clouds into AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, Revit, ArchiCAD, and more. CRASH & CRIME FORENSICS: Document scenes with verified accuracy and geo-referencing for courtroom-ready evidence. No cloud uploads required (all processing happens locally on-device). INDUSTRIAL: Document complex piping, machinery, and MEP systems with ease. Add annotations and high-res camera photos to your scans for additional context. Key Features: • REAL-TIME 3D SCANNING on your LiDAR-powered device (iPhone/iPad Pro) with virtually unlimited scan size • TARGETING WORKFLOWS (optional) with known reference measurements for highly accurate results • LOOP-CLOSURE technology eliminates doubles and ghosting artifacts (with or without coded targets) • GNSS COMPATIBILITY with receivers from Emlid, Trimble, Leica, and more. Add control and geo-reference large outdoor captures • 3D COORDINATE SYSTEMS: Take full control. Supports local, site-wide and global (geo-referenced) systems. • NO CLOUD REQUIRED: All data is processed locally • APPEND NEW SCAN DATA directly into existing Dot3D scans • 3D MEASUREMENTS and fill-volume calculations: precise and savable • ANNOTATE 3D locations in your scans during or after capture • EMBED HIGH-RES PHOTOS from the device camera into your scans for additional context • CROP OR HIDE any part of the scan, for easy data cleanup Unlock a wide variety of third-party workflows with Dot3D Pro: • EXPORT color 3D point clouds: DP, E57, LAS, LAZ, PTS, PTX, PLY, PTG • EXPORT ORTHOPHOTOS: scaled and geo-referenced • PROCESS SCAN-TO-BIM using directly connected third-party services • FRAME-BASED EXPORTS to 3rd party NeRF, gaussian splatting, and photogrammetry software Our point-and-shoot technology is empowering workforces across a wide range of professional industries in need of accurate and reliable 3D capture solutions: Police departments, government agencies, real estate professionals, architects, surveyors, naval engineers, general contractors, insurance agents, crime scene analysts, BIM specialists, archaeologists, interior designers andmore are trusting Dot3D for their mobile 3D scanning needs. Start with a free trial and unlock Dot3D Pro whenever you're ready to access the full functionality and export directly to all your downstream workflows in CAD, forensic reconstruction, VR, AR, and much more. IMPORTANT: LIDAR-EQUIPPED DEVICE REQUIRED FOR 3D SCANNING: iPhone Pro / Pro Max (12 & up) or iPad Pro (2020 or later) If you install onto an incompatible device, you will not be able to 3D scan, but can still open and view Dot3D scans captured from other devices. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pixel 3D4 screens
Dot3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dot3D at 4.7 against Pixel 3D's 3.9. Dot3D also leads on ratings volume (96 vs 16). Pixel 3D's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, 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. Pixel 3D sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.49 per month and Dot3D sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dot3D holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dot3D has 96 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Pixel 3D's written reviews are positive against 81% of Dot3D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel 3D ships an update every 9 days, Dot3D every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pixel 3D versus Dot3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel 3DDot3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (16 ratings)4.7 (96 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews81.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1696 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer涛 吴DotProduct LLC

Customer experience

Pixel 3D

All ratings16 ratings
Positive68.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative20.0%

Dot3D

All ratings96 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral1.0%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive81.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pixel 3D

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Version - Monthly$8.491 Month
  • Pro Version - Annual$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Version - Lifetime$89.99
2 purchases

Dot3D

Subscriptions2
  • Dot3D Pro Monthly Subscription$49.991 Month
  • Dot3D Pro Annual Subscription$349.991 Year

Questions

Is Pixel 3D free?
Pixel 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dot3D free?
Dot3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pixel 3D or Dot3D?
Dot3D is rated higher. Pixel 3D averages 3.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Dot3D averages 4.7 from 96 ratings.
Do Pixel 3D or Dot3D have ads?
Neither Pixel 3D nor Dot3D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixel 3D or Dot3D?
Pixel 3D ships an update every 9 days, and Dot3D every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pixel 3D was updated on August 17, 2026 and Dot3D on September 28, 2026.

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