Comparison

Pixel 3D vs 3D Scan Pro

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

3D Scan Pro

Transform everyday objects into detailed 3D models using your iPhone's LiDAR scanner. Preserve cherished items digitally, share them with others, or view them in augmented reality. Export your creations in various formats for 3D printing or other uses.

Highlights
  • Create 3D models with LiDAR
  • Digital preservation of objects
  • Augmented reality viewing
  • Multiple export formats (USDZ, STL, OBJ, etc.)
  • Offline processing
  • User-friendly interface
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This app requires an iPhone with LiDAR sensors (iPhone 12 Pro or a newer Pro model). A captivating 3D scanner app to convert everyday items into actual 3D models. Preserve digital copies of your cherished objects, capturing their details in high-fidelity for future generations. Share 3D scans with family and friends, or relive captured objects in augmented reality to explore them from every angle again. Export 3D models in various file formats (like USDZ, STL, OBJ, PLY, ABC) to use them outside of the app, such as for 3D printing, or convert your 3D scan into a video. 3D Scan Pro leverages advanced LiDAR-powered photogrammetry technology, putting the power to transform real-world objects into precise 3D models right at your fingertips. Delight in the adventure of transporting your physical surroundings into the digital sphere. Features • Digital Preservation: Effortlessly capture cherished objects as 3D models. • Cutting-edge computer vision algorithms to create lifelike 3D models. • User-Friendly: Skip the master’s degree in 3D photogrammetry and start scanning with ease. • Privacy by Design: Everything is computed on-device. It’s magic. • Relive 3D-captured memories in augmented reality. • Sharing: Easily share your captured objects, so your friends and family can explore your models in 3D or AR. • No Internet Required: Operate entirely offline, with no need for an internet connection to scan, process, or store your models. • Accuracy: Advanced LiDAR-powered photogrammetry enable high definition scans for superior results. • Export 3D models as Videos, Image Sequences, USDZ, STL, OBJ, PLY, or ABC files. Privacy • The 3D scanner feature requires camera permissions to function, as it captures multiple images to compute and generate a 3D model. • Everything is performed on-device. All of your images and 3D models remain offline, on your iOS device, where they belong. Limitations • Some objects are challenging to scan. Avoid objects that are reflective, transparent, or contain very thin structures. ⁂ Support If you need help or want to make a feature suggestion, I’d love hearing from you → martin@appahead.studio Feedback If you like 3D Scan Pro, please take a moment to rate it on the App Store. It’s a great way to support solo developers like yours truly. About App ahead GmbH is a German software studio operated by a single individual, Martin Lexow (that’s me!). My company was originally founded in 2015 under the name IXEAU in Berlin. Today, I’m based in the historic old town of Aachen, Germany. Terms of Use: https://appahead.studio/terms Privacy Policy: https://appahead.studio/privacy

Screenshots

Pixel 3D4 screens
3D Scan Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pixel 3D and 3D Scan Pro both sit at 3.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Pixel 3D's written reviews are positive against 48% of 3D Scan Pro's. Pixel 3D also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 3D Scan Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Pixel 3D against 4.0 for 3D Scan Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 7 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Pixel 3D's written reviews are positive against 48% of 3D Scan Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel 3D ships an update every 9 days, 3D Scan Pro every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pixel 3D versus 3D Scan Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel 3D3D Scan Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (16 ratings)4.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews — better48.3% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB118 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer涛 吴App ahead GmbH

Customer experience

Pixel 3D

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

3D Scan Pro

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive48.3%
Neutral6.9%
Negative44.8%

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

3D Scan Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Pixel 3D free?
Pixel 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D Scan Pro free?
3D Scan Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pixel 3D or 3D Scan Pro?
3D Scan Pro is rated higher. Pixel 3D averages 3.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while 3D Scan Pro averages 4.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Pixel 3D or 3D Scan Pro have ads?
Neither Pixel 3D nor 3D Scan Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixel 3D or 3D Scan Pro?
Pixel 3D ships an update every 9 days, and 3D Scan Pro every 5 days. Most recently, Pixel 3D was updated on October 5, 2026 and 3D Scan Pro on October 6, 2026.

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