Revo Scan vs Makera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Revo Scan
This application connects to a specific 3D scanner to capture objects and people in full color. It processes scanned data to generate high-precision 3D models that can be exported in various formats. Ideal for artists and engineers, it offers a fast and smooth scanning experience.
- Connects to Revopoint 3D scanners
- Scans objects and people in full color
- Processes scanned data into 3D models
- Exports models as OBJ, STL, and PLY
- Fast and smooth scanning experience
- No complex preparations needed
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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.
Makera
Discover CNC projects, connect with creators, and control your CNC machine from a single app. Ideal for beginners and experienced makers looking to bring their digital designs to life through physical creations.
- Discover CNC projects
- Share your creations
- Connect with makers
- Connect Makera CNC machine
- Control CNC workflow
- Integrated digital manufacturing
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Makera is the all-in-one app for CNC makers. Discover inspiring projects, connect with creators, and control your Makera CNC machine from one place. Whether you are a beginner exploring CNC machining or an experienced maker creating custom products, Makera helps you transform ideas into reality. COMMUNITY • Discover CNC Projects Explore creative projects shared by makers worldwide. Find inspiration from CNC machining, engraving, woodworking, and digital fabrication. • Share Your Creations Upload your projects, showcase your work, and share your making journey with the global maker community. • Connect With Makers Follow creators, exchange ideas, and discover new techniques from the maker community. STUDIO • Connect Your Makera Machine Pair your Makera CNC machine and access an integrated digital manufacturing experience. • Control Your CNC Workflow Manage your machine operations and bring your digital designs into physical creations. • Built For Makers Makera connects creativity, machines, and manufacturing in one ecosystem. Start creating with Makera today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Makera at 100% against Revo Scan's 18%. Makera also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Revo Scan's advantage is ratings volume (38 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Makera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Revo Scan has 38 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Revo Scan's written reviews are positive against 100% of Makera's.
Revo Scan ships an update every 6 weeks, Makera every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Revo Scan | Makera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (38 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 38 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 194 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Revopoint 3D Technologies Inc. | Beijing Zaowu Shidai Technology Co., Ltd |
Customer experience
Revo Scan
Makera
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
Makera
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Revo Scan
No in-app purchases
Makera
No in-app purchases
