Comparison

UGScan vs CollageBook

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

Head to head
About

UGScan

This app uses LiDAR technology to create precise 3D scans of objects, rooms, and landscapes. It offers multiple scanning modes and supports various export formats for design, printing, and sharing.

Highlights
  • LiDAR-based 3D scanning
  • Object, LiDAR, PointCloud, and RoomPlan modes
  • Export to USDZ, OBJ, PLY, STL, glTF, DXF
  • 3D model creation for CAD and 3D printing
  • AR viewing and measurement
  • Cloud sharing and community exploration
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UGScan - LiDAR 3D Scanner for iPhone and iPad Turn real-world objects into accurate 3D models in seconds. UGScan is a powerful LiDAR 3D scanning app built for creators, designers, engineers, and anyone working with 3D content. Scan objects, rooms, and full environments using your iPhone or iPad, then export to industry-standard formats for modeling, CAD, AR, VR, and 3D printing. Core features are now free to use. 4 scanning modes Object Mode Capture small objects, furniture, and assets with high precision. Ideal for 3D modeling, asset creation, and 3D printing. Export formats: USDZ, OBJ, STL, glTF, GLB, DXF LiDAR Mesh Mode Scan rooms, buildings, and real-world environments with textures. Great for scene reconstruction, visualization, and digital twins. Export formats: USDZ, OBJ, STL, glTF, GLB, PLY, BIN, XYZ, DXF Point Cloud Mode Record large-scale point clouds for surveying and measurement workflows. Preserves raw spatial data for professional use. Export formats: OBJ, PLY, BIN (CloudCompare), XYZ RoomPlan Mode Scan full homes and generate floor plans instantly. Ideal for interior design, renovation, and space planning. Export formats: USDZ (RoomPlan), DXF (2D/3D) Professional workflow features Post-processing tools, including texture generation, mesh simplification, cropping, and hole filling Continue scanning within existing projects AR preview and measurement tools for real-time validation Cloud sharing with link-based access and content publishing Multi-format export compatible with Blender, Unity, Unreal Engine, CAD tools, and 3D printing workflows Use cases 3D scanning, 3D modeling, LiDAR capture, digital asset creation, architecture, interior design, engineering documentation, real estate, cultural preservation, education, and 3D printing Device requirements Requires LiDAR-enabled iPhone or iPad, such as Pro models Some features depend on hardware and iOS version Contact ugscan3d@gmail.com

About

CollageBook

Create stunning collages with intuitive gesture controls. Expand your canvas freely, arrange layers easily, and export multi-page designs as PDFs or image collections. Access a library of stickers and save custom gradient effects.

Highlights
  • Intuitive gesture controls
  • Expandable and freeform canvas
  • Precise canvas size settings
  • Multi-page PDF/image export
  • Easy layer management
  • Photo subject recognition
  • Sticker library
  • Saveable gradient effects
Features
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+ A flexible and efficient design tool where all actions are completed with basic gestures like tapping, dragging, and pinching. + The canvas can be expanded, focused, and cropped freely. No more worrying about collage elements going off the edge or running out of canvas space. + Canvas size supports precise settings, allowing you to export pixel-perfect creations. + Supports one-tap export of multi-page collages as PDFs or image collections. + Easily drag elements to switch layers. Adjusting the layer order is now more intuitive and efficient than ever before. + Recognize photo subjects, enabling copy, paste, and flexible operations. + All collage elements support complex gestures like dragging, pinching, zooming, stretching, and rotating. + A wide variety of beautiful stickers are available. + Save gradient effects to a library at any time, applicable to photo outlines or canvas backgrounds. + Save your collage to the creation library, ready for export or further editing at any time. Terms of Use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

UGScan4 screens
CollageBook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: UGScan at fortnightly against CollageBook's every 2 months. On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. UGScan sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and CollageBook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UGScan ships an update fortnightly, CollageBook every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
UGScan versus CollageBook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUGScanCollageBook
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.4% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShan Chengliang小波 司

Customer experience

UGScan

All ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive70.4%
Neutral14.8%
Negative14.8%

CollageBook

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

UGScan

Subscriptions4
  • UGScan Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
  • UGScan Premium Monthly$12.991 Month
  • UGScan Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
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  • UGScan Premium Yearly$89.991 Year
One-time1
  • Export a scan data$0.99
1 purchases

CollageBook

One-time1
  • CollageBook Pro$4.99

Questions

Is UGScan free?
UGScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CollageBook free?
CollageBook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do UGScan or CollageBook have ads?
Neither UGScan nor CollageBook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UGScan or CollageBook?
UGScan ships an update fortnightly, and CollageBook every 2 months. Most recently, UGScan was updated on October 27, 2026 and CollageBook on October 14, 2026.

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