Comparison

pronoScan2CAD vs 3D Scanner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

pronoScan2CAD

Easily create 2D drawing files from 3D point clouds captured by LiDAR-equipped devices. Plot points and draw lines intuitively to generate DXF files for professional use. Unlock unlimited drawing capabilities with an in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • Create 2D drawings from 3D point clouds
  • Utilizes LiDAR-equipped iPhone/iPad
  • Intuitive point plotting and line drawing
  • Output as DXF files
  • Unlock unlimited drawing with purchase
Features
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This app can create and output 2D drawing files from 3D point clouds acquired using a LiDAR-equipped iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPad Pro (2nd generation) 11-inch display or iPad Pro (4th generation) 12.9-inch display or later. Drawing files can be created intuitively by plotting any point on the previewed point cloud and drawing a line segment. The created data can be output as a DXF file. When the lock is not released, the number of line segments that can be created is limited to four, but line segments created up to that point can be output to a DXF format file. You can remove the restriction by charging with your App Store account. We used LICENSED APPLICATION END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

3D Scanner

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)
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Turn real-world objects into detailed 3D models, right on your iPhone or iPad. SCAN WITH LIDAR Walk around an object and Sapling captures it with Object Capture, then builds the 3D model on your device. No servers, no waiting. TURNTABLE MODE No LiDAR? Put the object on a turntable or lazy Susan and Sapling takes photos automatically as it spins. Process them on your device, or with the free Sapling app for Mac. CREATE WITH AI Describe what you want, or start from a photo, and generate a 3D model with AI. AI generation uses tokens, which come with a subscription or as token packs, and requires sign-in. SEE IT, SIZE IT, EXPORT IT • Place models in your space with augmented reality • Set a model's real-world height before you print it • Export USDZ, STL, OBJ and PLY for 3D printing, sharing, game development and more • Sync models to your other devices and Apple Vision Pro with iCloud Your first scan is free. Unlock unlimited scans and processing with a purchase or subscription. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

pronoScan2CAD4 screens
3D Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 3D Scanner at 4.4 against pronoScan2CAD's 4.0. 3D Scanner also leads on ratings volume (55 vs 5). pronoScan2CAD's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. pronoScan2CAD sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

3D Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Scanner has 55 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

pronoScan2CAD ships an update every 2 weeks, 3D Scanner every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
pronoScan2CAD versus 3D Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterpronoScan2CAD3D Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (5 ratings)4.4 (55 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings555 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProno Hearts Inc.Cephalopod Studio

Customer experience

pronoScan2CAD

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

3D Scanner

All ratings55 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.5%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

pronoScan2CAD

Subscriptions1
  • Remove limit of drawing line$49.991 Year
9 purchases

3D Scanner

Subscriptions4
  • Generate Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Generate Annually3 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time5
  • Small Token Pack$4.99
  • Medium Token Pack$14.99
  • Premium$19.99
Show 2 more
  • Large Token Pack$49.99
  • Premium Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is pronoScan2CAD free?
pronoScan2CAD 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, pronoScan2CAD or 3D Scanner?
3D Scanner is rated higher. pronoScan2CAD averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while 3D Scanner averages 4.4 from 55 ratings.
Do pronoScan2CAD or 3D Scanner have ads?
Neither pronoScan2CAD nor 3D Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, pronoScan2CAD or 3D Scanner?
pronoScan2CAD ships an update every 2 weeks, and 3D Scanner every 5 weeks. Most recently, pronoScan2CAD was updated on October 24, 2026 and 3D Scanner on October 21, 2026.

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