# MagiScan vs PCBAtlas

The clearest difference is rating: PCBAtlas at 5.0 against MagiScan's 4.5. MagiScan's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MagiScan sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per 7 days and PCBAtlas sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PCBAtlas holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MagiScan has 1.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MagiScan ships an update every 9 days, PCBAtlas every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MagiScan | PCBAtlas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magiscan-ai-3d-scanner-app/id1617601717/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcbatlas/id6759897822/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 73.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 247 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magiscan Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1719870866) | [Shanghai Astroform Software Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881495488) |

## What reviewers say

### MagiScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magiscan-ai-3d-scanner-app/id1617601717)

Capture real-world objects and transform them into 3D models using your smartphone camera. Export to various formats, integrate with NVIDIA Omniverse, or import directly into Minecraft. Offers a free trial to explore its capabilities.

**Highlights:** AI-driven 3D scanning, Multiple export formats (OBJ, STL, FBX, etc.), NVIDIA Omniverse integration, Minecraft export mode, Room Plan with AR/LIDAR, Point Cloud 3D Scanning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Week Premium | $5.49 | per 7 days |
| One Month Premium | $13.49 | per month |
| One Month Premium | $13.49 | per month |
| One Year Premium | $78.90 | per year |
| Grateful Gesture | $1.00 | one-time |
| Get a 10-Pack of Scans | $2.49 | one-time |
| Get a 40-Pack of Scans | $7.19 | one-time |
| Get a 100-Pack of Scans | $19.99 | one-time |
| Get a 1000-Pack of Scans | $149.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $209.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Impressive scanning capabilities
- ⭐ High-quality 3D models
- 💻 Works well on iPhone
- 🎨 Detailed texture mapping

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Long processing times for free version
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Limited free scans
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or errors
- 🔍 Struggles with reflective/transparent objects

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues (active subscription not recognized)
- Crashes during scanning or processing
- Inconsistent scan quality and missing details

**Requested features**

- More free scans per day
- Faster processing for free users
- Ability to export scans without subscription
- Support for turntable scanning
- Improved hole-filling and mesh optimization


### PCBAtlas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcbatlas/id6759897822)

This app provides a local-first workspace for reviewing PCB designs on Apple devices. Import various design files, inspect layouts in 2D and 3D, organize revisions, and manage project data. It streamlines the review process for hardware teams and engineers.

**Highlights:** Import PCB design files (Gerber, ODB++, etc.), 2D and 3D board review workspace, Organize board revisions, Project and schematic context browsing, Export PNG/PDF captures and source packages

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Plus | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MagiScan free?

MagiScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PCBAtlas free?

PCBAtlas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MagiScan or PCBAtlas?

PCBAtlas is rated higher. MagiScan averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while PCBAtlas averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do MagiScan or PCBAtlas have ads?

Neither MagiScan nor PCBAtlas shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MagiScan or PCBAtlas?

MagiScan ships an update every 9 days, and PCBAtlas every 6 days. Most recently, MagiScan was updated on November 7, 2026 and PCBAtlas on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*