Comparison

Dot3D vs Remote Pilot

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

Head to head
About

Dot3D

Capture highly accurate 3D scans of large-scale environments using your LiDAR-equipped device. Process data locally for total privacy and export to professional CAD and BIM software. Ideal for real estate, AEC, and forensic applications.

Highlights
  • Real-time 3D scanning
  • Targeting workflows for accuracy
  • Loop-closure technology
  • GNSS compatibility
  • Local data processing (no cloud)
  • 3D measurements and calculations
  • Export to CAD and BIM software
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Stop settling for "good enough" scans. Dot3D is the industry-leading mobile LiDAR solution for professionals who value verifiable accuracy, large-scale reliability, and total data privacy, without the artifacts that plague other 3D apps. From complex construction sites to sensitive crime scenes, Dot3D turns your iPad or iPhone into a professional-grade 3D laser scanner. REAL ESTATE, AEC & BIM: Capture accurate as-builts of any-size interiors and export point clouds into AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, Revit, ArchiCAD, and more. CRASH & CRIME FORENSICS: Document scenes with verified accuracy and geo-referencing for courtroom-ready evidence. No cloud uploads required (all processing happens locally on-device). INDUSTRIAL: Document complex piping, machinery, and MEP systems with ease. Add annotations and high-res camera photos to your scans for additional context. Key Features: • REAL-TIME 3D SCANNING on your LiDAR-powered device (iPhone/iPad Pro) with virtually unlimited scan size • TARGETING WORKFLOWS (optional) with known reference measurements for highly accurate results • LOOP-CLOSURE technology eliminates doubles and ghosting artifacts (with or without coded targets) • GNSS COMPATIBILITY with receivers from Emlid, Trimble, Leica, and more. Add control and geo-reference large outdoor captures • 3D COORDINATE SYSTEMS: Take full control. Supports local, site-wide and global (geo-referenced) systems. • NO CLOUD REQUIRED: All data is processed locally • APPEND NEW SCAN DATA directly into existing Dot3D scans • 3D MEASUREMENTS and fill-volume calculations: precise and savable • ANNOTATE 3D locations in your scans during or after capture • EMBED HIGH-RES PHOTOS from the device camera into your scans for additional context • CROP OR HIDE any part of the scan, for easy data cleanup Unlock a wide variety of third-party workflows with Dot3D Pro: • EXPORT color 3D point clouds: DP, E57, LAS, LAZ, PTS, PTX, PLY, PTG • EXPORT ORTHOPHOTOS: scaled and geo-referenced • PROCESS SCAN-TO-BIM using directly connected third-party services • FRAME-BASED EXPORTS to 3rd party NeRF, gaussian splatting, and photogrammetry software Our point-and-shoot technology is empowering workforces across a wide range of professional industries in need of accurate and reliable 3D capture solutions: Police departments, government agencies, real estate professionals, architects, surveyors, naval engineers, general contractors, insurance agents, crime scene analysts, BIM specialists, archaeologists, interior designers andmore are trusting Dot3D for their mobile 3D scanning needs. Start with a free trial and unlock Dot3D Pro whenever you're ready to access the full functionality and export directly to all your downstream workflows in CAD, forensic reconstruction, VR, AR, and much more. IMPORTANT: LIDAR-EQUIPPED DEVICE REQUIRED FOR 3D SCANNING: iPhone Pro / Pro Max (12 & up) or iPad Pro (2020 or later) If you install onto an incompatible device, you will not be able to 3D scan, but can still open and view Dot3D scans captured from other devices. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Remote Pilot

Features
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Remote Pilot turns two iPhones or iPads into a perfect team: one plays videos, the other is the remote control. Sound familiar? Your child sits in the back of the car with an iPad, and every five minutes you hear: "Can you start the next video?" With Remote Pilot, you control the back-seat iPad comfortably from the front seat. HOW IT WORKS Set one device to receiver mode (the playback device) and the other to sender mode (the remote control). Pair them once — done. The devices connect directly to each other, no router or internet connection required. YOUR VIDEOS, YOUR CONTENT • Load videos onto the device via Finder or the Files app • Tidy folders with thumbnails — on the remote, too • Automatically plays the next video in the folder • Alternative video folder, e.g. on a USB drive or external hard disk FULL CONTROL FROM A DISTANCE • Browse and start videos — with thumbnail previews • Play/pause, volume, mute • Adjust screen brightness or turn the display off entirely • Touch lock: little fingers can't mess anything up • Camera peek: on request, the receiver's front camera sends you a picture every few seconds — see what's going on in the back without turning around MADE FOR THE CAR • Bluetooth fallback: even when wireless CarPlay occupies the iPhone's Wi-Fi, the connection stays alive via Bluetooth • Works outside the car too, of course — in the kids' room, the living room, or while traveling SMART IN EVERYDAY LIFE • The receiver also works on its own as a simple video player • Supports Guided Access for worry-free use by kids • Short video tutorials for every feature, right inside the app PRIVACY Your videos stay on your devices. Remote Pilot transfers everything directly from device to device — no server, no account, no tracking. Remote Pilot — drive relaxed while the movie theater runs in the back.

Screenshots

Dot3D4 screens
Remote Pilot3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remote Pilot at none against Dot3D's 2. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Dot3D sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month. Remote Pilot asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dot3D ships an update every 3 weeks, Remote Pilot every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Dot3D versus Remote Pilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDot3DRemote Pilot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (104 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings104 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDotProduct LLCDaniel Kuhl

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dot3D

Subscriptions2
  • Dot3D Pro Monthly Subscription$49.991 Month
  • Dot3D Pro Annual Subscription$349.991 Year
None

Remote Pilot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dot3D free?
Dot3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote Pilot free?
Remote Pilot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dot3D or Remote Pilot have ads?
Neither Dot3D nor Remote Pilot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dot3D or Remote Pilot?
Dot3D ships an update every 3 weeks, and Remote Pilot every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dot3D was updated on November 12, 2026 and Remote Pilot on October 30, 2026.

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