Comparison

RealScan vs MagicPad for Mac

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

MagicPad for Mac

Transform your iPhone into a wireless trackpad and remote for your Mac. Control your computer's pointer, clicks, and scrolls over your local network. Unlock advanced multi-finger gestures for enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • Wireless trackpad for Mac
  • Pointer, click, and scroll control
  • Multi-finger system gestures
  • Mission Control and Launchpad access
  • Easy setup over Wi-Fi
  • Mac companion server download
Features
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MagicPad turns your iPhone into a wireless trackpad for Mac. Move the pointer, click, scroll, and right-click over your local network. With MagicPad Pro, use multi-finger system gestures that follow your fingers—Mission Control, Switch Desktop, Launchpad, and Show Desktop. Getting started 1. Download free MagicPad Server for Mac at https://magicpad.app/download 2. Allow Accessibility when prompted 3. Open MagicPad on iPhone, join the same Wi‑Fi, and pair MagicPad is free to download. Basic pointing stays available after the trial. MagicPad Pro unlocks advanced multi-finger gestures. Mac companion is free on the website (not on the Mac App Store). Privacy Policy: https://magicpad.app/privacy · Terms of Use: https://magicpad.app/eula

Screenshots

RealScan4 screens
MagicPad for Mac4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MagicPad for Mac at 5.0 against RealScan's 3.5. RealScan's advantage is ratings volume (52 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and MagicPad for Mac sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MagicPad for Mac holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RealScan has 52 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RealScan versus MagicPad for Mac: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRealScanMagicPad for Mac
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (52 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings52 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElie F. Gebran艺鹏 张

Customer experience

RealScan

All ratings52 ratings
Positive59.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.4%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive15.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative84.6%

MagicPad for Mac

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RealScan

Subscriptions2
  • RealScan Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • RealScan Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
2 purchases

MagicPad for Mac

Subscriptions2
  • MagicPad Pro7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • MagicPad Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is RealScan free?
RealScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MagicPad for Mac free?
MagicPad for Mac is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RealScan or MagicPad for Mac?
MagicPad for Mac is rated higher. RealScan averages 3.5 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while MagicPad for Mac averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do RealScan or MagicPad for Mac have ads?
Neither RealScan nor MagicPad for Mac shows ads.

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