Comparison

SureScan 3D Scanner, 3D App vs LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner

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

Head to head
About

SureScan 3D Scanner, 3D App

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a powerful 3D scanner. Capture high-quality, full-color 3D models of small to medium objects with ease. Export your creations in popular formats for 3D printing and more.

Highlights
  • Full-color, high-quality 3D scans
  • GPU-accelerated scanning for smooth capture
  • Automatic noise removal
  • Export in STL, PLY, and OBJ formats
  • Adjustable spatial resolutions
  • Real-time 3D overlay
Features
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The newly developed TrueDepth or FaceID sensor based SureScan 3D scanner app allows users to capture full-color and high quality 3D scans at ease. Compatible with iPhone X, XS, XR, 11, 12 ,13, and 14 (including Pro and Max variants), and iPad Pro (2nd, 3rd and 4th generation) etc.* Export formats include stl, ply, and obj. SureScan 3D app is designed to scan small to medium size objects. SureScan 3D app was developed by Xyken LLC's 3D experts and supported by the National Institutes of Health. Convert your iPhone or iPad into iPhone 3D scanner or iPad 3D scanner, and obtain high quality 3D mesh data for 3D printing etc. There is no need to purchase expensive 3D scanners. WHY SURESCAN 3D APP? • EASIER TO CAPTURE: 3D scan algorithms are implemented on GPU, enabling 3D scan with no lost-track issue. You can now move your device freely while scanning. • CLEANER: SureScan 3D app provides superior 3D data quality and automatic noise removal functions. Its 3D data is just cleaner. Compare non-textured point cloud or mesh data to verify. • JUST SIMPLE: you know exactly what to do and there is no need for a tutorial. • MORE FLEXIBLE: Ability to choose different spatial resolutions (0.5mm to 4.0mm) to scan different object sizes. HOW TO 3D SCAN: • Make 3D scan even easier by using our patent pending SureScan 3D scan mirror. You can now visualize live result while scanning. Available at www.snugfitsolutions.com. (SureScan mirror is not a requirement for SureScan 3D app). • SureScan 3D app provides green shade for you to determine the optimal distance to start scan. Once a scan is started, it provides real-time 3D overlay on the object. Maximum green shade overlay or 3D overlay is an indication of the best scan distance to the object. • Choose lower resolutions for larger objects. • Aim at and move around the object. Avoid direct sunlight. PRIVACY: Your privacy is our priority. SureScan 3D app completely runs on your device. It does not collect any information including cookies, your location, personal information, and 3D data - NONE. PRICE AND TERMS: Free to download and try for 7 days on all app functions! After that, you can still explore all the functions except save, edit, and share. SureScan Pro offers the following auto-renewing subscription options, which unlocks the ability to save, edit, and share the 3D data captured by the app: • 1 week free trial and then monthly rate • 1 week free trial and then yearly rate Your subscription will be charged through Apple Store. At the end of the term, unless auto-renewables subscriptions are canceled, your subscription will automatically renew in your Apple account. You will be charged for the regular price of your subscription within 24 hours prior to the end of the current term. You can turn off automatic renewal in your Apple account settings at any time, but you must do so at least 24 hours before the end of the current term. Refunds will not be provided for the unused portion of any term. NOTE: • Due to Apple’s TrueDepth sensor modification on the newer iPhone models (iPhone 13 and newer), for the best 3D quality, suggest use iPhone 12 or earlier models. Our test on iPad 2nd and 3rd generation also worked quite well. • Our team is developing algorithms to recover the TrueDepth sensor data quality on newer models. • App is not suitable for transparent or isolated flat surfaces. About Us SureScan 3D App is developed by Xyken, LLC - a leading mobile 3D imaging company. With years of research and development efforts and through supports from NIH, we have developed patented technologies in 3D imaging and AI. We have leveraged our technologies to provide better 2D/3D imaging solutions to meet customers' needs including, for example, custom-fit hearing aids, custom-fit foot orthotics and limb prosthetics, and industrial 3D scanning. Privacy Policy: https://www.xyken.com/privacy-policy-surescan-3d-app Terms of Use: https://www.xyken.com/surescan-3d-app-terms-and-conditions

About

LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner

Features
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Transform your iPhone into a professional 3D scanner with LiDAR Point Cloud. Capture rooms, objects, and spaces in stunning detail, then measure, film, clean up and export high-quality point clouds for professional use. PROFESSIONAL SCANNING Use your iPhone LiDAR sensor to create detailed 3D point clouds with up to 3 million points and 6mm precision. Perfect for architecture, construction, interior design, and 3D modeling. MEASURE IN 3D Tap any two points in a scan to get the real distance between them. Chain taps to measure a path, close the loop to measure an enclosed area, or let the app work out the room for you — floor area, floor-to-ceiling height and volume, calculated from the scan itself. CINEMATIC VIDEO Turn any scan into a flythrough video worth sharing. Choose a camera move, pick widescreen, square or vertical, and watch the point cloud draw itself in exactly as you scanned it. Export up to 4K at 60 frames per second. CLEAN-UP STUDIO Crop away the room next door or the ceiling, strip out the haze of stray points every LiDAR sensor leaves behind, and stand a crooked scan upright with the floor levelled and squared to the axes. Everything previews live on the cloud, and clean-up always saves a new scan — your original capture is never changed. POWERFUL FEATURES Scan environments in real-time with instant visual feedback View your scans with smooth Metal-accelerated 3D rendering Measure distances, paths, areas and whole rooms Export PLY files for use in professional 3D software Record flythrough videos for clients and social media Organise your scans in a personal library Choose from multiple depth visualization palettes Customize point size and rendering quality EASY TO USE Simply point your iPhone at any space and watch as a detailed point cloud builds in real-time. The intuitive interface makes professional 3D scanning accessible to everyone. PRO FEATURES Upgrade to Pro for unlimited measurements with areas and room dimensions, watermark-free 4K 60fps flythrough videos, noise removal and straightening in the Clean-Up Studio, PLY export, Ultra quality scanning with 3 million points, premium depth palettes including Thermal, Rainbow and Ocean, and unlimited scan storage. FREE TO START Get started with full scanning capabilities. Capture and save up to 5 scans completely free, measure one distance in every scan, crop your scans, and share a 5-second flythrough video. The free tier includes all core scanning features so you can try before upgrading. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Every scan, measurement and video is processed entirely on your iPhone. No account, no uploads, no tracking. REQUIREMENTS Requires an iPhone with LiDAR sensor: iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, or newer Pro models. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION LiDAR Point Cloud offers the following subscription options: Weekly subscription Annual subscription Lifetime purchase one-time payment Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your App Store account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://angelapplications.co.uk/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SureScan 3D Scanner, 3D App4 screens
LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner at 5.0 against SureScan 3D Scanner, 3D App's 4.4. SureScan 3D Scanner, 3D App's advantage is ratings volume (39 vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, 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. SureScan 3D Scanner, 3D App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SureScan 3D Scanner, 3D App has 39 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SureScan 3D Scanner, 3D App ships an update every 3 weeks, LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SureScan 3D Scanner, 3D App versus LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSureScan 3D Scanner, 3D AppLiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (39 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings39 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB14 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperXykenAngel App Publishing Ltd.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SureScan 3D Scanner, 3D App

Subscriptions2
  • SureScan 3D Pro Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • SureScan 3D Pro Yearly7 Days trial$199.991 Year
3 purchases

LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription$6.997 Days
  • Annual Subscription$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Purchase$69.99

Questions

Is SureScan 3D Scanner, 3D App free?
SureScan 3D Scanner, 3D App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner free?
LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SureScan 3D Scanner, 3D App or LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner?
LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner is rated higher. SureScan 3D Scanner, 3D App averages 4.4 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SureScan 3D Scanner, 3D App or LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner have ads?
Neither SureScan 3D Scanner, 3D App nor LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SureScan 3D Scanner, 3D App or LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner?
SureScan 3D Scanner, 3D App ships an update every 3 weeks, and LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner every 2 months. Most recently, SureScan 3D Scanner, 3D App was updated on October 24, 2026 and LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner on October 24, 2026.

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