Comparison

MagiScan vs TernaryClock

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

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About

MagiScan

Transform real-world objects into 3D models using your smartphone camera. Export to various formats, integrate with NVIDIA Omniverse, or convert creations into Minecraft blocks. No special hardware needed.

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
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MagiScan is an AI-driven 3D scanning app. It easily captures real-world objects and turns them into 3D models, with various format choices like OBJ, STL, FBX, PLY, USDZ, GLB, GLTF, and more. Moreover, it can export these models to NVIDIA Omniverse and integrate them smoothly into Minecraft as block structures. With MagiScan, you don't need any specialized hardware or technical expertise. All you need is a smartphone camera and the app to get started. Whether you're an artist, designer, or engineer, MagiScan offers a fast and affordable way to create 3D models of real-life objects. As a new user, you'll get a few scans for free without having to subscribe. This is a great way to get familiar with the app and see the quality of 3D models that MagiScan produces. Once you've used up your free scans, you can subscribe for unlimited access to the app's features. Minecraft mode Discover the all-new MagiScan's Minecraft mode - your key to a revolutionary gaming experience! Scan real-world objects, effortlessly convert them into 3D models, and seamlessly export them into your Minecraft adventures! DISCLAIMER: MagiScan is an unofficial app for Minecraft, not endorsed by Mojang AB. Mojang AB is not liable for MagiScan or its purchase. "Minecraft" name, brand, and assets belong to Mojang AB. MagiScan utilizes the term "Minecraft" as a secondary title, and the icon and screenshots are custom-designed, not from the official game assets. NVIDIA Omniverse support MagiScan has developed a plugin for NVIDIA Omniverse called MAGISCAN AI OMNIVERSE EXTENSION, which lets you combine MagiScan's capabilities with Omniverse. This plugin allows you to scan real-world objects with MagiScan and use the obtained data to create detailed 3D models in Omniverse. This unique partnership opens up new possibilities for creating unique and high-quality visual effects in various industries. Room Plan Room Plan in MagiScan is an innovative feature that utilizes AR and LIDAR technology for quickly creating 3D schematic floor plans with dimensions. It supports both metric and imperial units, making it a valuable tool for professionals and personal use. Compatible with NVIDIA Omniverse, it's available on LIDAR-equipped devices, starting from iPhone 12 Pro. Point Cloud With iOS device's LIDAR technology, users can now capture stunning 3D models like never before using Point Cloud 3D Scanning Mode in MagiScan. This mode opens up a world of possibilities, as it enables users to scan entire spaces and surroundings within a range of up to 5 meters, transforming reality into captivating 3D art. Enjoy an intuitive user experience with automatic and manual scanning options for precise control. Customize your scans by adjusting LIDAR points and point size to match your creative vision. The resulting scans feature vibrant colors from the device's camera, with real-time tracking for perfect captures. Premium subscribers get unlimited access during the beta phase, with lightning-fast on-device processing, secure cloud storage, preview and easy export in various formats like PLY, XYZ, PTS, and PCD. *** MagiScan PREMIUM *** MagiScan PREMIUM Subscription offers you 10 additional scans every day. As soon as you subscribe, you will receive your first 10 scans, which will accumulate and stay with you forever. Import photos from your device's gallery, drones, and professional cameras to capture incredibly detailed and precise images for your 3D models. Capture photos offline and import them later when you have a stable connection. Redefine reality with the Point Cloud Mode, available in PREMIUM. Choose a yearly subscription for even greater savings with a substantial discount. Get the best value for your money and enjoy a hassle-free scanning experience with MagiScan PREMIUM Subscription.

About

TernaryClock

This app displays time using a balanced ternary system, dividing the day into 27 hours, each with 27 minutes and 27 seconds. It utilizes 'trits' with three values to represent time, offering a unique perspective on temporal measurement.

Highlights
  • Balanced ternary time display
  • 27-hour day division
  • Ternary digits ('trits')
  • Unique time representation
  • Visualizes 'extended present'
Features
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This is a balanced ternary clock. It divides the day into 27 hours. Each hour is divided into 27 minutes, which are in turn divided into 27 seconds. This means that the ternary hour is a bit shorter than a standard hour, while the ternary minute is about twice as long as a standard minute. The ternary second lasts for about 4.4 standard seconds. This is quite close to what psychologists call the ‘extended present’, the duration of time we experience as ‘now’. The display is made out of ‘trits’, ternary digits that can each have 3 values. The lowest value is ‘\’, the center value is ‘|’ and the highest value is ‘/’. You can think of these as representing 0, 1, and 2, but there are other (and perhaps more fitting) ways of thinking about them as well, such as ‘−1, 0, +1’, ‘down, center, up’ or ‘left, middle, right’. Unbalanced number systems, like the standard decimal system or the binary system that computers use, do not have a center value. Their most basic ingredients are 0 and 1, and negative numbers need a special sign. In balanced ternary, this is different. You can think of it like using a compass: North and South are opposite directions, but neither of them is more fundamental than the other. In balanced ternary, you can use a single digit to denote the North Pole, the South Pole or the equator (the balance point). As you add more digits, you can describe your North–South position with increasing accuracy. This way of counting is very well suited for keeping track of things that rotate, like the passage of the day (which tracks the rotation of the Earth around its axis). In this clock, the day is divided into 19683 equal steps. At noon, all the digits are centered at ‘|’. At midnight, the display flips over from its highest value, ‘///·///·///’ to its lowest value ‘\\\·\\\·\\\’ and the next day begins. Interestingly, the exact opposite of noon is not a ‘tick’ of the clock but rather the moment halfway between the highest and lowest value. Midnight is a boundary that the clock approaches and then passes over but never quite lands on. This is a fundamental property of any balanced number system: there is only one precisely defined center, and on the opposite end of that is ‘infinity’, a value that cannot be expressed precisely as a number.

Screenshots

MagiScan4 screens
TernaryClock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TernaryClock at 5.0 against MagiScan's 4.5. TernaryClock also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and review sentiment (100% vs 73%). MagiScan's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 2) and chart position (#169 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. MagiScan sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per 7 days. TernaryClock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TernaryClock 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. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of MagiScan's written reviews are positive against 100% of TernaryClock's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
MagiScan versus TernaryClock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagiScanTernaryClock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.4K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.4K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#169 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size240 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagiscan Inc.Chiel Zwinkels

Customer experience

MagiScan

All ratings1,425 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral5.4%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews558 reviews
Positive73.5%
Neutral8.1%
Negative18.5%

TernaryClock

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

MagiScan

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

TernaryClock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

MagiScan

Subscriptions4
  • One Week Premium$5.497 Days
  • One Month Premium$13.491 Month
  • One Month Premium1 Month trial$13.491 Month
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  • One Year Premium$78.901 Year
One-time7
  • Grateful Gesture$1.00
  • Get a 10-Pack of Scans$2.49
  • Get a 40-Pack of Scans$7.19
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  • Get a 100-Pack of Scans$19.99
  • Get a 250-Pack of Scans$39.99
  • Get a 1000-Pack of Scans$149.99
  • Lifetime Premium$209.99
None

TernaryClock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MagiScan free?
MagiScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TernaryClock free?
TernaryClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MagiScan or TernaryClock?
TernaryClock is rated higher. MagiScan averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while TernaryClock averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do MagiScan or TernaryClock have ads?
Neither MagiScan nor TernaryClock shows ads.

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