# UGScan vs Dot

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dot at none against UGScan's 5. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UGScan sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Dot asks for nothing beyond the download.

UGScan ships an update fortnightly, Dot every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UGScan | Dot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ugscan-3d-scanner/id1635980027/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **16** | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 26 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shan Chengliang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635980029) | [合肥芯明智能科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862698521) |

## 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 |


### Dot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot/id6756771681)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UGScan free?

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

### Is Dot free?

Dot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do UGScan or Dot have ads?

Neither UGScan nor Dot shows ads.

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

UGScan ships an update fortnightly, and Dot every 4 weeks. Most recently, UGScan was updated on September 26, 2026 and Dot on September 14, 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.*