# Pixel 3D vs 3D Scanner

The clearest difference is rating: 3D Scanner at 4.4 against Pixel 3D's 3.9. 3D Scanner also leads on ratings volume (55 vs 16). Pixel 3D's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel 3D sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.49 per month and 3D Scanner sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

3D Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 55 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Pixel 3D's written reviews are positive against 67% of 3D Scanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pixel 3D ships an update every 9 days, 3D Scanner every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel 3D | 3D Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-3d-3d-model-creator/id1604502722/reviews) | **[4.4 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-scanner-sapling/id6450019198/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **55** |
| Positive reviews | **73.3% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [涛 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1194352016) | [Cephalopod Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567837434) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-3d-3d-model-creator/id1604502722)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version - Monthly | $8.49 | per month |
| Pro Version - Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Version - Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |


### 3D Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-scanner-sapling/id6450019198)

Create detailed 3D models from your device's camera. Process scans directly on your phone or use a free Mac app. Share your creations in augmented reality or export them for 3D printing.

**Highlights:** High-quality 3D scans, On-device processing (LiDAR), Free Mac app for processing, Augmented reality sharing, 3D printing export, AI object generation (subscription)

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Generate Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Generate Annually | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Small Token Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Token Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Token Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel 3D free?

Pixel 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 3D Scanner free?

3D Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pixel 3D or 3D Scanner?

3D Scanner is rated higher. Pixel 3D averages 3.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while 3D Scanner averages 4.4 from 55 ratings.

### Do Pixel 3D or 3D Scanner have ads?

Neither Pixel 3D nor 3D Scanner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel 3D or 3D Scanner?

Pixel 3D ships an update every 9 days, and 3D Scanner every 5 weeks. Most recently, Pixel 3D was updated on October 5, 2026 and 3D Scanner on October 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*