# UGScan vs NinthScene

The clearest difference is device support: UGScan at 4 against NinthScene's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UGScan sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and NinthScene sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UGScan ships an update fortnightly, NinthScene every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UGScan | NinthScene |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ugscan-3d-scanner/id1635980027/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **18** | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 26 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shan Chengliang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635980029) | [栋 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888228791) |

## 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 |


### NinthScene

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninthscene/id6794598300)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Lifetime Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UGScan free?

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

### Is NinthScene free?

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

### Do UGScan or NinthScene have ads?

Neither UGScan nor NinthScene shows ads.

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

UGScan ships an update fortnightly, and NinthScene every 3 weeks. Most recently, UGScan was updated on October 27, 2026 and NinthScene 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.*