Comparison

RealScan vs FieldNotes

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

Head to head
About

RealScan

Effortlessly scan interior spaces to create detailed 3D plans with object detection and precise measurements. Edit layouts, add furniture, and view your designs in augmented reality. Generate 2D floor plans or build from scratch, then share your creations in 3D and AR formats.

Highlights
  • 3D room scanning
  • Object detection and measurements
  • Layout editing
  • Augmented reality walkthroughs
  • 2D floor plan generation
  • Create plans from scratch
  • Share 3D and AR plans
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RealScan allows you to effortlessly scan an interior space with exceptional accuracy, generating a detailed 3D plan complete with object detection and precise measurements. Editing your plan has never been easier—rearrange layouts, add new furniture, or modify dimensions with just a few taps. Our intuitive interface lets you measure any distance within your plan, ensuring every detail is perfect. Additionally, you can generate 2D floor plans for a comprehensive overview of your space. RealScan also lets you walk through your plan in augmented reality, giving you a realistic sense of the space. For even more customization, you can create a plan from scratch. Once you're satisfied with your design, share your 3D plans in both 3D and AR formats. The shared files can be instantly viewed on Apple devices with a single click, making it easy to showcase your vision. In order to scan, a device with a Lidar sensor is required. In-app purchases are purchased from and billed by Apple iTunes, not RealScan. These purchases are subject to the terms and conditions of Apple iTunes. RealScan does not have access to Apple iTunes accounts or transactions. If you wish to confirm the type of subscription that has been purchased from Apple iTunes, please consult your apple iTunes account or receipt as each subscription will have a unique billing name. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and switch off auto-renewal by accessing your iTunes & App Store Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy and terms & and conditions : https://arvid.app/realscan Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

FieldNotes

Features
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FieldNotes e' il compagno ideale per il lavoro sul campo in archeologia, etnografia e ricerca ambientale. Raccogli dati geospaziali, note vocali, foto, sketch e scansioni 3D, tutto offline e tutto in un'unica app. RACCOLTA DATI SUL CAMPO - Crea survey etnografiche, archeologiche, architettoniche e paesaggistiche - Geotagging automatico con coordinate GPS, altitudine e precisione - Modalita' Quick Entry per acquisire dati rapidamente - Sistema di tag per organizzare e ricercare le osservazioni NOTE VOCALI E TRASCRIZIONE - Registra note vocali in alta qualita' - Trascrizione automatica on-device con Apple Speech - Dettatura in tempo reale per inserimento rapido - Supporto italiano e inglese FOTO, VIDEO E SKETCH - Scatta foto e registra video direttamente dall'app - Galleria multimediale con anteprime - Disegno a mano libera con PencilKit e supporto Apple Pencil - Annota foto con sketch sovrapposti SCANSIONI 3D (dispositivi con LiDAR) - Scansione oggetti, stanze, ambienti esterni - Fotogrammetria da foto (iOS 17+) - Visualizzatore 3D interattivo - Esportazione in USDZ, OBJ, PLY, DXF - Estrazione automatica planimetrie GEOSTATISTICA E ANALISI SPAZIALE - Matrice delle distanze tra punti di rilievo - Analisi altimetrica e calcolo pendenze - Modello di Tobler per tempi di percorrenza - Minimum Spanning Tree e statistiche descrittive - Grafici e visualizzazioni INTELLIGENZA ARTIFICIALE (opzionale) - Analisi immagini con OpenAI o Anthropic - Miglioramento note e suggerimento tag - Generazione report professionali in 9 sezioni - Assistente AI per il campo - Apple Intelligence on-device (iOS 26+) - Ricerca web con Brave Search ESPORTAZIONE PROFESSIONALE - Report PDF con mappe, foto e trascrizioni - Esportazione GeoJSON per software GIS - GeoPackage per dati geospaziali - Condivisione via email con allegati PRIVACY E OFFLINE - Funziona completamente offline - Tutti i dati restano sul dispositivo - Nessun server, nessun tracciamento - Chiavi API nel Keychain sicuro Disponibile per iPhone, iPad e Mac.

Screenshots

RealScan4 screens
FieldNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FieldNotes at none against RealScan'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. RealScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. FieldNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RealScan ships an update every 2 months, FieldNotes monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
RealScan versus FieldNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRealScanFieldNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (52 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews15.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings52 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB7 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperElie F. Gebranenzo cocca

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RealScan

Subscriptions2
  • RealScan Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • RealScan Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
None

FieldNotes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RealScan free?
RealScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FieldNotes free?
FieldNotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RealScan or FieldNotes have ads?
Neither RealScan nor FieldNotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RealScan or FieldNotes?
RealScan ships an update every 2 months, and FieldNotes monthly. Most recently, RealScan was updated on October 24, 2026 and FieldNotes on October 31, 2026.

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