MagicScan vs Patchy Scan 3D
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MagicScan
Manage your files and edit images with this application. It connects to a portable scanner via Wi-Fi for enhanced functionality.
- File management
- Image editing tools
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- Portable scanner operation
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An app with file management and image editing tools, operate with MagicScan Portable Scanner via Wifi.
Patchy Scan 3D
Create 3D models from your surroundings using augmented reality. Capture scans as multiple patches, export them as textured .Obj files, and view your creations in AR.
- Scan areas as multiple patches
- Export .Obj models with textures
- Examine scans in Augmented Reality
- Capture video of creations
- AR feature point tracking
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Patchy Scan 3D creates coarse 3D meshes from Augmented Reality tracking features. * Scan small or large areas as multiple patches. * Export the result as .Obj models with textures. * Examine your scans in Augmented Reality with or without live camera feed. * Capture video of your creations. Usage Instructions: 1. Move your phone until yellow feature points appear. 2. Press the scan button to create a mesh and texture. 3. Repeat. Performs best in good lighting and on newer devices. Visit the website for more information.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Patchy Scan 3D at 3.7 against MagicScan's 1.0. Patchy Scan 3D also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (11 vs 1). MagicScan's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Patchy Scan 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MagicScan asks for nothing beyond the download.
Patchy Scan 3D holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Patchy Scan 3D has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 33% and 33% positive.
MagicScan ships an update every 2 months, Patchy Scan 3D every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MagicScan | Patchy Scan 3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 3.7 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kenxen Limited | niels jansson |
Customer experience
MagicScan
Patchy Scan 3D
In-app purchases
MagicScan
No in-app purchases
Patchy Scan 3D
- Exporting scans .Obj format$3.99
