# MagiScan vs Shapely 3D

The clearest difference is rating: MagiScan at 4.5 against Shapely 3D's 2.0. MagiScan also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 1). Shapely 3D's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 73%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MagiScan sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per 7 days and Shapely 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MagiScan holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MagiScan has 1.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of MagiScan's written reviews are positive against 100% of Shapely 3D's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MagiScan | Shapely 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magiscan-ai-3d-scanner-app/id1617601717/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shapely-3d/id6791292386/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#126** | — |
| Size | 240 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magiscan Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1719870866) | [Fabrizio Brancati](https://appshunter.io/developer/538499509) |

## What reviewers say

### MagiScan

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

**Currently charting:** #126 Top Grossing · Graphics & Design, #172 Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| 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 250-Pack of Scans | $39.99 | 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


### Shapely 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shapely-3d/id6791292386)

Create and sculpt 3D models directly on your iPad. Build scenes from primitives, refine them with intuitive tools, and export your creations for printing or digital use. Unlock advanced features with a Pro upgrade.

**Highlights:** Sketch and sculpt 3D models, Build scenes from primitives, On-screen gizmo for manipulation, Configurable grid and measurement tools, Export USDZ for AR and Quick Look, Advanced Pro features (CSG, STL export, smoothing)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shapely 3D Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MagiScan free?

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

### Is Shapely 3D free?

Shapely 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MagiScan or Shapely 3D?

MagiScan is rated higher. MagiScan averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Shapely 3D averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MagiScan or Shapely 3D have ads?

Shapely 3D shows ads; MagiScan does not.

### Which is updated more often, MagiScan or Shapely 3D?

MagiScan ships an update every 11 days, and Shapely 3D every 11 days. Most recently, MagiScan was updated on October 30, 2026 and Shapely 3D on October 25, 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.*