Comparison

3D LiDAR Scanner & Model Maker vs NeRFCapture

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

Head to head
About

3D LiDAR Scanner & Model Maker

Capture and create detailed 3D models from your surroundings using your device's LiDAR sensor. Enhance scans with color correction and export them in formats suitable for 3D printing and object modeling.

Highlights
  • Real-time 3D scanning
  • Color correction
  • USDZ and OBJ export
  • 3D model creation
  • Object modeling
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Turn the Real World into 3D with LiDAR Unlock the power of your device’s LiDAR sensor to capture and create stunning 3D models in seconds. Whether you're scanning an object or your next creative idea, our app turns your surroundings into accurate 3D content ready for use. Key Features: - Now you can scan on iPhone Duo and standard iPhones, not only Pro models. - Scan in Real Time: Use your device’s built-in LiDAR scanner to capture detailed 3D objects in seconds. - Adjust: Apply simple color correction to enhance the visual quality of your scans. - Export for 3D Printing: Export your 3D models in USDZ or OBJ format—ideal for object modeling and 3D printing. Whether you're a hobbyist or professional, this is your fast-track to real-world 3D. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription in your Account Settings. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you subscribe before the trial ends. See our Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lguIaCr2EoUsLFdAE8i2W-vm5auH7a1f6mF0MmDp2L4 Terms of Service: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wc5IaVelA7NW6cjUDc-Xu5d7SOdTlZUmJTgiOO0bpdo Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

NeRFCapture

Capture images with precise positional and calibration data for 3D reconstruction using Neural Radiance Fields. This tool leverages ARKit to streamline the dataset creation process, enabling seamless integration with NeRF implementations like InstantNGP.

Highlights
  • ARKit integration for image pose estimation
  • Dataset saving for offline use
  • Direct sharing with NeRF implementations
  • Real-time data transfer with DDS
  • Automatic peer discovery
  • Optional LiDAR depth data broadcasting
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The use of Neural Radiance Fields (NeRFs) for 3D reconstruction is on the rise, but the challenge of obtaining a suitable dataset for NeRFs persists. This difficulty arises from the need for a collection of images whose positions and calibration parameters are accurately determined. NeRFCapture addresses this challenge by leveraging ARKit to establish the pose of each captured image. The resulting dataset, containing images and their respective poses and calibration parameters, can be saved offline or shared directly with your preferred NeRF implementation over the network. NeRFCapture seamlessly integrates with InstantNGP, a popular NeRF implementation, and allows for real-time data transfer using DDS with automatic peer discovery. Furthermore, NeRFCapture can also broadcast depth data if your iOS device is equipped with LiDAR. Simplify your data capture process with NeRFCapture (https://github.com/jc211/NeRFCapture), an open-source tool that encourages contributions from the community. For detailed instructions on using InstantNGP with NeRFCapture, please refer to https://github.com/NVlabs/instant-ngp/blob/master/docs/nerf_dataset_tips.md#NeRFCapture.

Screenshots

3D LiDAR Scanner & Model Maker4 screens
NeRFCapture1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NeRFCapture at 5.0 against 3D LiDAR Scanner & Model Maker's 4.4. NeRFCapture also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). 3D LiDAR Scanner & Model Maker's advantage is ratings volume (187 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. 3D LiDAR Scanner & Model Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. NeRFCapture asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NeRFCapture holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D LiDAR Scanner & Model Maker has 187 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
3D LiDAR Scanner & Model Maker versus NeRFCapture: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D LiDAR Scanner & Model MakerNeRFCapture
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (187 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings187 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvgeny ZhukovQueensland University of Technology

Customer experience

3D LiDAR Scanner & Model Maker

All ratings187 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral1.1%
Negative13.4%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral3.7%
Negative63.0%

NeRFCapture

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

3D LiDAR Scanner & Model Maker

Subscriptions3
  • 7-Day Access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • 1-Month Access3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • 1-Year Access3 Days trial$49.991 Year
None

NeRFCapture

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 3D LiDAR Scanner & Model Maker free?
3D LiDAR Scanner & Model Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NeRFCapture free?
NeRFCapture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 3D LiDAR Scanner & Model Maker or NeRFCapture?
NeRFCapture is rated higher. 3D LiDAR Scanner & Model Maker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 187 ratings, while NeRFCapture averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do 3D LiDAR Scanner & Model Maker or NeRFCapture have ads?
Neither 3D LiDAR Scanner & Model Maker nor NeRFCapture shows ads.

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