# UGScan vs Scenery

The clearest difference is monetization model: UGScan at free with in-app purchases against Scenery's subscription. UGScan also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Scenery's advantage is review sentiment (97% vs 70%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UGScan sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Scenery sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for UGScan against 4.6 for Scenery. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 14 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of UGScan's written reviews are positive against 97% of Scenery's.

UGScan ships an update fortnightly, Scenery every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UGScan | Scenery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ugscan-3d-scanner/id1635980027/reviews)** | [4.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scenery-spatial-experiences/id6472496817/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 70.4% of reviews | **96.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 26 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Shan Chengliang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635980029) | [Amped Labs UG haftungsbeschraenkt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501831081) |

## What reviewers say

### UGScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ugscan-3d-scanner/id1635980027)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UGScan Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| UGScan Premium Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| UGScan Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| UGScan Premium Yearly | $89.99 | per year |
| Export a scan data | $0.99 | one-time |


### Scenery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scenery-spatial-experiences/id6472496817)

Experience stunning augmented reality without downloads using revolutionary App Clips. Immerse yourself in interactive 3D models, spatial audio, and dynamic content that responds to your environment. Share AR experiences seamlessly via links or QR codes.

**Highlights:** Instant AR experiences via App Clips, No app download required, Spatial audio and rich interactions, Location-based and custom effects, Cross-platform compatibility (iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro), Seamless sharing via links/QR codes

**Features:** SharePlay

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scenery Pro – Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Scenery Pro – Yearly | $119.99 | per year |
| Scenery Agency – Monthly | $289.00 | per month |
| Scenery Agency – Yearly | $1000.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UGScan free?

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

### Is Scenery free?

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

### Which has better reviews, UGScan or Scenery?

UGScan is rated higher. UGScan averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Scenery averages 4.6 from 14 ratings.

### Do UGScan or Scenery have ads?

Neither UGScan nor Scenery shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, UGScan or Scenery?

UGScan ships an update fortnightly, and Scenery every 2 weeks. Most recently, UGScan was updated on October 21, 2026 and Scenery on October 10, 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.*