Comparison

xTool Creative Space Mobile vs Creality Scan

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

Head to head
About

xTool Creative Space Mobile

Design, edit, and control your xTool laser machine from your mobile device. Create projects on the go, connect wirelessly, and access a library of design elements and project ideas. Supports various image formats and offers advanced features on iPad.

Highlights
  • Design and editing on mobile
  • Wireless machine connection
  • Text curving tool
  • QR code and barcode generation
  • Extensive shape library
  • Multi-format image processing
  • Hand drawing and vector conversion (iPad)
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xTool Creative Space is developed for xTool laser machines. It integrates the functions of design, editing, and machine control. Experience a seamless, efficient workflow whether you're using a PC, iPad, or mobile. Our iPhone app enables you to: 1. Snap & Process on the go, no need for a computer. 2. Connect your machine wirelessly. From editing to processing, your work follows you wherever you go. 3. Curve your text with a simple click & drag to add flair to your designs. 4. Generate barcodes and QR codes in one click, making your project more interactive. 5. Explore a rich collection of shapes, including Borders, Plants, Animals, Festivals, and more! 6. Quickly upload and process images of multiple formats including XCS, SVG, DXF, PNG, JPG, and BMP. On the iPad app, you'll get more powerful features: 1. Flesh out creativity with hand drawing, just as easy as drawing on a piece of paper. 2. Convert bitmap and sketches to vector path. 3. Create your own material test array with various processing parameters. 4. Tap into xTool Projects, get 1000+ project ideas, tutorials, and free design files created by xTool users.

About

Creality Scan

This application enables 3D scanning of various objects, faces, and bodies using compatible hardware. It supports both geometry and texture scanning, with options for fast or high-quality accuracy and color mapping.

Highlights
  • Scan objects, faces, and bodies
  • Geometry and texture scanning
  • Fast and high-quality accuracy modes
  • Color mapping support
  • Supports CR-Scan Ferret Pro
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Creality Scan is the official mobile app built for the Creality 3D scanning ecosystem. It brings device connectivity, real-time scanning, model processing, project management, export, and sharing together on your smartphone—freeing you from the limits of a fixed workstation and giving you a complete, seamless 3D scanning workflow wherever you go. Connect with Your Creality 3D Scanner Connect with a wide range of Creality 3D scanners. With convenient mobile connectivity, you can quickly create scanning projects and check your scanner’s status, model, firmware version, and calibration information directly in the app. Scan Anywhere with Clear, Guided Workflows Choose the scanning mode that best suits your scanner and the object you are capturing. Preview your model in real time on your smartphone and keep track of scanning progress as you work. Creality Scan makes complex 3D data capture more intuitive and easier to control—whether you’re in the studio or on the go. Powerful Mobile Post-Processing Once scanning is complete, use the built-in tools to process and merge your scans, generate meshes, and optimize your models—all directly on your mobile device. With color scanning enabled, you can also generate RGB color textures for a more realistic representation of the object’s shape, details, and colors. Manage, Export, and Share with Ease View and manage your scanning projects in one place. Completed models can be exported in popular formats including PLY, STL, OBJ, and ASC, then shared to social media or storage apps on your phone. You can also transfer projects to your computer and continue working with them for 3D printing, reverse engineering, digital modeling, and other professional workflows. Whether you’re in the studio, working on-site, or scanning on the move, Creality Scan puts professional 3D scanning capabilities in the palm of your hand. *Compatibility Creality Scan requires a compatible Creality 3D scanner. Some scanners require accessories such as a wireless handle or Wi-Fi Scan Bridge for mobile connectivity. Supported scanning modes and features vary by device. Please refer to Creality’s official compatibility information for details.

Screenshots

xTool Creative Space Mobile4 screens
Creality Scan3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: xTool Creative Space Mobile at 4.7 against Creality Scan's 1.7. xTool Creative Space Mobile also leads on ratings volume (990 vs 99) and review sentiment (26% vs 15%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

xTool Creative Space Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: xTool Creative Space Mobile has 990 ratings behind it against 99, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of xTool Creative Space Mobile's written reviews are positive against 15% of Creality Scan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

xTool Creative Space Mobile ships an update every 5 weeks, Creality Scan every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
xTool Creative Space Mobile versus Creality Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterxTool Creative Space MobileCreality Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (990 ratings) — better1.7 (99 ratings)
Positive reviews25.8% of reviews — better15.0% of reviews
Number of ratings990 — better99
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size265 MB471 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMakeblock Co., Ltd.CREALITY 3D (HK) TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

Customer experience

xTool Creative Space Mobile

All ratings990 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive25.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative65.2%

Creality Scan

All ratings99 ratings
Positive16.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative81.8%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive15.0%
Neutral3.8%
Negative81.2%

Bugs and requests

xTool Creative Space Mobile

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes during tracing and editing
  • Connectivity issues with laser machines
  • Inconsistent behavior and unexpected changes
  • Unreliable camera calibration and positioning

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved stability and reliability
  • Better optimization for mobile devices
  • More design and customization tools
  • Comprehensive tutorials and documentation

Creality Scan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

xTool Creative Space Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

Creality Scan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is xTool Creative Space Mobile free?
xTool Creative Space Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Creality Scan free?
Creality Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, xTool Creative Space Mobile or Creality Scan?
xTool Creative Space Mobile is rated higher. xTool Creative Space Mobile averages 4.7 out of 5 from 990 ratings, while Creality Scan averages 1.7 from 99 ratings.
Do xTool Creative Space Mobile or Creality Scan have ads?
Neither xTool Creative Space Mobile nor Creality Scan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, xTool Creative Space Mobile or Creality Scan?
xTool Creative Space Mobile ships an update every 5 weeks, and Creality Scan every 2 months. Most recently, xTool Creative Space Mobile was updated on September 23, 2026 and Creality Scan on September 22, 2026.

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