SimplePointCloudScan vs Spectacular Rec
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SimplePointCloudScan
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3D point clouds can be acquired using a terminal equipped with LiDAR. The point cloud can be output to XYZ or PLY format files.
Spectacular Rec
This application captures video and sensor data for 3D reconstruction. The recorded data must be uploaded to a computer for processing using specialized AI tools. Powerful GPUs are required for generating NeRFs and Gaussian Splatting reconstructions.
- Video recording
- IMU sensor data capture
- Data export for post-processing
- 3D reconstruction preparation
- AI tool integration
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This app records video and IMU sensor data in a format that can be later post-processed by Spectacular AI tools to create 3D reconstructions. Please note that the App itself only records data and you will need to upload it to a computer to do actual reconstructions. NeRFs and Gaussian Splatting reconstructions require a capable GPU to process.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Spectacular Rec at none against SimplePointCloudScan's shown. SimplePointCloudScan's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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.
SimplePointCloudScan ships an update weekly, Spectacular Rec every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on May 15, 2026 and June 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimplePointCloudScan | Spectacular Rec |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | kazutaka komiya | Spectacular AI Oy |
In-app purchases
SimplePointCloudScan
No in-app purchases
Spectacular Rec
No in-app purchases
Questions
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