3Shape Communicate vs T
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
3Shape Communicate
This app allows dental professionals to view and manage 3D scans and designs remotely. It facilitates sharing of images and comments, enabling quick approvals and rejections to save time and reduce errors.
- View 3D scans and designs on mobile
- Share scans, designs, and images
- Add comments and feedback
- Approve or reject work remotely
- Control dental work progress
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As a busy dentist or lab, getting access to your scans and designs on-the-go is important. With the Communicate App, you are not limited to your desktop or laptop and you can inspect your scans and designs no matter where you are - all the time! Share 3D scans and designs, share images and comments, approve and reject scans and designs, control your work, save time and reduce remakes. Disclaimer: Older devices might not be able to show bigger 3D models due to memory limitations. Support: support@3shape.com Feedback: mobile-feedback@3shape.com
T
This application captures accurate MUA positioning data in .stl format for digital workflows. It streamlines the process from scanning to final results, making advanced digital solutions more accessible. Designed for iPad and iPhone users.
- Accurate MUA positioning recording
- .stl format export
- Streamlined digital workflows
- Accessible advanced digital solutions
- iPad and iPhone compatibility
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TruAbutment introduces T-Marker™, a next breakthrough in AOX digital workflows. Designed for the Apple® iPad and iPhone, T-Marker™ records accurate MUA positioning in .stl format, enabling more efficient, consistent results from scan to finish. This innovation reflects TruAbutment’s vision of making advanced digital solutions more accessible than ever. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: T at 5.0 against 3Shape Communicate's 3.8. T also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). 3Shape Communicate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (18 vs 3). On price, 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. T sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $99.00 per month. 3Shape Communicate asks for nothing beyond the download.
T holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3Shape Communicate has 18 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
3Shape Communicate ships an update every 2 months, T every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 3Shape Communicate | T |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (18 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | 3 |
| 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 | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 126 MB | 367 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 3Shape | TruAbutment Inc. |
Customer experience
3Shape Communicate
T
In-app purchases
3Shape Communicate
No in-app purchases
T
- T-Marker Full Access - Monthly$99.001 Month
- T-Marker Full Access - Semi Annual$499.006 Months
- T-Marker Full Access - Annual$899.001 Year
