Comparison

Creo Smart vs Carlson Scan3D

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

Head to head
About

Creo Smart

Features
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Creo Smart App is the smart way to make your home, as smart as you. With Creo Smart, you can automate your home with a single click. Creo Smart allows you to: • Control smart home devices, such as smart-lights, smart-switches, smart-remotes, smart-cameras and so on. • Change scenes by changing colors of the light to enhance your mood • Schedule timer for Geysers, ACs, TVs and many more • Control your house remotely just using your phone • Manage all devices in one app and share the device with your loved ones to control your smart devices • Supervise, Systematize, Sort all your smart devices to work smartly as you are Creo Smart also works with voice assistant, Amazon Echo, Alexa, all Google Home integrated devices. For more information on applications and products, visit www.creotechs.com. In case of any queries, please email us at support@creotechs.com

About

Carlson Scan3D

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a powerful 3D laser scanner with LiDAR. This app processes data locally for enhanced accuracy and security, ideal for professionals in various industries needing precise 3D capture.

Highlights
  • High-powered 3D scanning tool
  • Precise color 3D point clouds
  • Local data optimization
  • Enhanced accuracy and security
  • Supports LiDAR-equipped iOS devices
Features
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Unlock the future of 3D laser scanning with Carlson Scan3D iOS! Break new ground by transforming your iPhone or iPad into a high-powered 3D scanning tool, when equipped with LiDAR technology. Our app, tailored for professionals, delivers extensive and precise color 3D point clouds using compatible iOS devices. Say goodbye to cloud processing – Carlson Scan3D performs all data optimization locally, ensuring both accuracy and security right on your device. Whether you're in land development, civil, construction, architecture, law enforcement or any industry needing top-notch 3D capture solutions, Carlson Scan3D iOS empowers you to elevate your workflow and deliver remarkable results. Take the first step today and experience the future of 3D scanning when you download and install Carlson Scan3D iOS. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Creo Smart4 screens
Carlson Scan3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Creo Smart at none against Carlson Scan3D's 1. Creo Smart also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). Carlson Scan3D's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 20 months). On price and device support 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. Carlson Scan3D sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $999.99 per year. Creo Smart asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Creo Smart ships an update every 20 months, Carlson Scan3D every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Creo Smart versus Carlson Scan3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCreo SmartCarlson Scan3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 10 days — better
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB146 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSudhir H RCarlson Software, Inc

In-app purchases

None

Creo Smart

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Carlson Scan3D

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription$999.991 Year

Questions

Is Creo Smart free?
Creo Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Carlson Scan3D free?
Carlson Scan3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which is updated more often, Creo Smart or Carlson Scan3D?
Creo Smart ships an update every 20 months, and Carlson Scan3D every 10 days. Most recently, Creo Smart was updated on November 7, 2026 and Carlson Scan3D on November 3, 2026.

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