Omniscient vs UGScan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Omniscient
Capture and animate video within real-world scans using your device's camera. Effortlessly export your projects in industry-standard formats for seamless integration with leading VFX software like Blender, Cinema 4D, and Unreal Engine. LiDAR-equipped devices offer enhanced precision for 3D scans and depth data.
- Real-world scale environment scanning
- Camera animation and tracking
- Industry-standard export formats
- Direct import to Blender
- LiDAR-enhanced 3D scans
- Integrated 3D player with editing tools
- 4K video recording
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Capture video and camera animation inside a scan of your environment, all at a real-world scale of 1 meter per unit. Manage your shots by project or sequence and export them effortlessly in industry-standard formats compatible with leading VFX software. Scan directly into Blender! Animate your Blender camera by moving your phone and scan your scene directly into Blender. Easily import your shots into Blender, Cinema 4D, Unreal Engine, and Unity with the Omniscient add-ons, or export them to After Effects or Apple Motion. Thanks to our industry-standard format output, Omniscient is fully compatible with most 3D software, including Maya, Houdini, Nuke, and more. For users with LiDAR-equipped devices, capture even more precise 3D scans and depth data for enhanced scene understanding. With our integrated advanced 3D player, you can preview the 3D scene and camera tracking directly in the app, including a real-time preview of the camera projection onto the scan. The player also includes trimming and post-stabilization features, allowing you to edit your shots before exporting. Export includes: • Video Files (.mov) • Camera Data (.abc, .usda, .fbx) • 3D Scans (.obj) Key Features: • Video Quality: 4K, HD, or SD • Video Encoding: HDR or SDR • Frame Rates: 24, 25, 30, 48, 50, and 60 fps (4K recording up to 30 fps) • Real-Time Control: Adjust exposure, white balance, and focus on the fly • Depth Recording: Capture depth maps up to 5 meters (on LiDAR-equipped devices) • Shot Editing: Trim and stabilize your video before exporting • Fast Import: Seamlessly import into Blender, Maxon’s Cinema 4D, Epic Games’ Unreal Engine, and Unity using the Omniscient add-ons • Third-Party Export: Export directly to Adobe After Effects (.jsx) or Apple Motion (.motn) • Other Compatibility: Maya, Houdini, Nuke, DaVinci Resolve, 3ds Max, and more Additional Options: • Portrait or Landscape Modes: Create content for social media in Portrait mode or cinematic videos in Landscape mode • Advanced Codecs: Choose from H.264, HEVC, or ProRes (ProRes on compatible devices) • GPS Metadata: Add GPS location data to your shots • Audio Recording: Capture sound along with your video using an internal or external microphone • External Drive Support: Save captured data directly to external storage • LTC: Output Linear Timecode during recording Terms of Use: https://omniscient-app.com/legal/ios/terms-and-conditions
UGScan
This app uses LiDAR technology to create precise 3D scans of objects, rooms, and landscapes. It offers multiple scanning modes and supports various export formats for design, printing, and sharing.
- LiDAR-based 3D scanning
- Object, LiDAR, PointCloud, and RoomPlan modes
- Export to USDZ, OBJ, PLY, STL, glTF, DXF
- 3D model creation for CAD and 3D printing
- AR viewing and measurement
- Cloud sharing and community exploration
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UGScan - LiDAR 3D Scanner for iPhone and iPad Turn real-world objects into accurate 3D models in seconds. UGScan is a powerful LiDAR 3D scanning app built for creators, designers, engineers, and anyone working with 3D content. Scan objects, rooms, and full environments using your iPhone or iPad, then export to industry-standard formats for modeling, CAD, AR, VR, and 3D printing. Core features are now free to use. 4 scanning modes Object Mode Capture small objects, furniture, and assets with high precision. Ideal for 3D modeling, asset creation, and 3D printing. Export formats: USDZ, OBJ, STL, glTF, GLB, DXF LiDAR Mesh Mode Scan rooms, buildings, and real-world environments with textures. Great for scene reconstruction, visualization, and digital twins. Export formats: USDZ, OBJ, STL, glTF, GLB, PLY, BIN, XYZ, DXF Point Cloud Mode Record large-scale point clouds for surveying and measurement workflows. Preserves raw spatial data for professional use. Export formats: OBJ, PLY, BIN (CloudCompare), XYZ RoomPlan Mode Scan full homes and generate floor plans instantly. Ideal for interior design, renovation, and space planning. Export formats: USDZ (RoomPlan), DXF (2D/3D) Professional workflow features Post-processing tools, including texture generation, mesh simplification, cropping, and hole filling Continue scanning within existing projects AR preview and measurement tools for real-time validation Cloud sharing with link-based access and content publishing Multi-format export compatible with Blender, Unity, Unreal Engine, CAD tools, and 3D printing workflows Use cases 3D scanning, 3D modeling, LiDAR capture, digital asset creation, architecture, interior design, engineering documentation, real estate, cultural preservation, education, and 3D printing Device requirements Requires LiDAR-enabled iPhone or iPad, such as Pro models Some features depend on hardware and iOS version Contact ugscan3d@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Omniscient at every 2 days against UGScan's fortnightly. Omniscient also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 70%) and ratings volume (78 vs 19). UGScan's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Omniscient sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and UGScan sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
UGScan holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 78 and 19 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 92% of Omniscient's written reviews are positive against 70% of UGScan's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Omniscient ships an update every 2 days, UGScan fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.
| Parameter | Omniscient | UGScan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (78 ratings) | 4.7 (19 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 92.4% of reviews — better | 70.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 78 — better | 19 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stellaxis OÜ | Shan Chengliang |
Customer experience
Omniscient
UGScan
Bugs and requests
Omniscient
Reported bugs
13 issues- Laggy when making animations
- Invitation code issues
- App keeps crashing when going into projects folder
- Not working on iPad initially
- Recorded movements are glitchy
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- Doesn't process lens distortion
- iPhone gets extremely hot
- Project UI is unintuitive
- Can't purchase premium
- Scanning accuracy not super accurate
- Tracking accuracy not super accurate
- iPhone 12 not supported
- Needs iPad support
Requested features
25 requests- Integrate cinema cameras
- Add focal lengths
- Include Log profile
- Record on Apple Log
- Sync to audio
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- Native iPhone video file import
- External ProRes support for 60 fps in 4k
- More features for pros
- Built-in mesh processing
- External ProRes supert for 60 fps in 4k mode
- Capture texture with high resolution
- Manual control for scanning details/density
- Choose scanning range
- Motion smoothing for cinematic recording
- 3D mesh import of low poly models
- Ability to choose other cameras
- Simple chroma keyer and garage tool
- Support iPad
- Bake textures into the mesh
- Apple Log recording
- Tracking refinement feature
- Lens switching for iPhones with multiple focal lengths
- LIDAR scan textures
- Timecode sync support
- NERF scan
UGScan
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Omniscient
- Plus2 variants$5.997 Days
- Plus3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Plus2 variants$19.991 Month
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- Pro$39.991 Month
- Plus$79.991 Year
- Plus3 Days trial2 variants$79.991 Year
- Pro$399.991 Year
UGScan
- UGScan Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
- UGScan Premium Monthly$12.991 Month
- UGScan Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
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- UGScan Premium Yearly$89.991 Year









