Comparison

UGScan vs Arkavo Spatial

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

Arkavo Spatial

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Arkavo Spatial turns the world around you into 3D, and your face and body into motion. Everything is captured and processed on your device. Five capture modes: • Room. RoomPlan scans walls, doors, windows, and furniture into a labeled 3D model. • Space. LiDAR captures the raw geometry of any environment, indoors or out. • Object. On-device photogrammetry builds a detailed 3D model of anything you can walk around. • Face. The TrueDepth camera records your expressions and head motion as animation. • Body. The rear camera records full-body pose as animation. Live Motion. Stream face or body motion to Arkavo Creator on your Mac over your local network and drive a VRM avatar in real time, for streams, VTubing, and recordings. Pairing is automatic, the stream stays on your network, and camera images never leave your iPhone or iPad. Export when you need to. Preview rooms, spaces, and objects in AR Quick Look, or share them as USDZ for iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro. Share Face and Body captures as VRMA animation for VRM avatars. Private by design: • Captures are stored only on your device. No cloud, no account. • No ads, no tracking, no data collection. • Captures save 3D geometry, textures, and motion, never photos or video. • Built entirely on Apple frameworks. No subscriptions. Made for creators, VTubers, designers, and developers. Room and Space require a LiDAR sensor (iPhone 12 Pro or later Pro models, iPad Pro 2020 or later). Object requires an A14 chip or later. Face requires a TrueDepth camera. Body requires an A12 chip or later. Live Motion requires Arkavo Creator for Mac on the same local network.

Screenshots

UGScan4 screens
Arkavo Spatial4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Arkavo Spatial at none against UGScan's 5. UGScan's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads 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. Arkavo Spatial asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UGScan ships an update fortnightly, Arkavo Spatial every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
UGScan versus Arkavo Spatial: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUGScanArkavo Spatial
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB3 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperShan ChengliangArkavo

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
None

Arkavo Spatial

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UGScan free?
UGScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arkavo Spatial free?
Arkavo Spatial is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do UGScan or Arkavo Spatial have ads?
Neither UGScan nor Arkavo Spatial shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UGScan or Arkavo Spatial?
UGScan ships an update fortnightly, and Arkavo Spatial every 4 months. Most recently, UGScan was updated on October 17, 2026 and Arkavo Spatial on October 5, 2026.

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