Revo Scan vs Snapmaker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Revo Scan
Transform your iPhone into a powerful 3D scanner. Capture complex objects, people, and large-scale items in full color. Generate high-precision 3D models for various creative and professional uses.
- Connects to Revopoint 3D scanners
- Wi-Fi only connection
- Scans complex, tiny, large objects, and people
- Full lifelike color scanning
- Automatic 3D data processing
- Export in OBJ, STL, PLY formats
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Connect your Revopoint 3D scanner to your iPhone (Wi-Fi only), and get scanning without complex preparations or professional scanning skills. With Revo Scan and Revopoint 3D scanners, you can scan complex-shaped objects, tiny objects, large objects, or even people in full lifelike color. After finishing the scan, Revo Scan 3D automatically processes the scanned 3D data to generate high-precision 3D models, which can be exported as OBJ, STL, and PLY formats. Whether you're an artist looking to turn your 3D creative designs into reality or an engineer making prototypes, Revo Scan provides a fast and smooth scanning experience.
Snapmaker
Control and monitor your 3D printer remotely. Start prints, capture time-lapses, and access tutorials and support directly from your mobile device.
- Remote printer control
- Real-time monitoring
- Remote printing initiation
- Time-lapse video recording
- Access knowledge base
- Contact support
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A mobile app designed specifically for Snapmaker 3D printers. - Remote Printer Control: Monitor and control your 3D printer and print jobs anytime, anywhere. - Remote Monitoring: Watch and capture every printing moment in real time. - Remote Printing: Access files stored locally on your printer and start prints with just a tap. - Time-Lapse Recording: Create time-lapse videos to record and share your printing moments. - Knowledge Base: Browse tutorials and troubleshooting guides anytime. - Contact Support: Need help? Reach out to us directly through the Snapmaker App. Our team is ready to assist. We value every user’s feedback and ideas, and we’re committed to growing together with you. Learn more at www.snapmaker.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Snapmaker at 3.0 against Revo Scan's 2.3. Snapmaker also leads on review sentiment (29% vs 18%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Snapmaker holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 42 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Revo Scan's written reviews are positive against 29% of Snapmaker's.
Revo Scan ships an update every 6 weeks, Snapmaker monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Revo Scan | Snapmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (38 ratings) | 3.0 (42 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.7% of reviews | 29.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 38 | 42 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 163 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Revopoint 3D Technologies Inc. | snapmaker |
Customer experience
Revo Scan
Snapmaker
Bugs and requests
Revo Scan
Reported bugs
29 issues- Scanner not detected
- App crashes frequently
- Cannot connect scanner at all
- Ogre engine rendering setup only
- Power surge issues with USB ports
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- Wi-Fi connection always disconnected
- App not finding scanner due to local network permission issues
- Scanner not detected (Mini 2)
- USB does not work on Mac
- Intermittent WiFi connection
- Reboot required to reestablish WiFi connection
- Kopplung Range mit iPhone klappt nicht
- Barely works or doesn't work via WiFi
- App says 'No scanner detected'
- Spinning red dots prevent scanning
- App loses tracking of object
- WiFi connection drops frequently
- Scan rate is 1-2 frames per second
- App stutters and burps
- POP 3 not detected with iPhone 13 Pro
- Mac software not working
- Handheld stabilizer not recognized
- Cannot connect to the mini via WLAN
- App fails to maintain location
- App crashes when completing a scan
- App crashes on scan attempts
- Quickly closes out on every attempted scan
- Personal hotspot function not appearing
- Double cable does not work
Requested features
13 requests- Revo Scan 6 availability for on-the-go scanning
- USB-C support for newer iPhones and iPads
- Ability to save files in higher quality Mesh format
- Add function to change Mesh settings
- Russian language support
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- Option to not post-process point cloud
- Ability to transfer point cloud without fusing/meshing
- Mesh zoom feature
- Edit point cloud and watertight in recorded project
- Add USB connection option
- Improve RAM usage and marker support
- Add dark mode
- Advanced analytics dashboard
Snapmaker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Revo Scan
No in-app purchases
Snapmaker
No in-app purchases
