Comparison

ReefScan vs RvWay

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

Head to head
About

ReefScan

Capture underwater images and depth data to create 3D models with a companion desktop application. This tool is fast, accurate, and versatile, working both above and below water.

Highlights
  • Underwater image and depth map collection
  • 3D model creation with MacOS companion app
  • Fast and accurate scanning
  • Above-water scanning capability
  • Compatibility with other photogrammetry apps
Features
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ReefScan for iOS collects images and depth map data for underwater features such as reefs, coral, and wrecks. This data can then be used with the MacOS companion app ReefBuild to create a 3-D model. Very fast and accurate scanning. Also works above water and can be used with other photogrammetry applications besides ReefBuild.

About

RvWay

This app provides RV owners and shoppers with a comprehensive resource for understanding, maintaining, and enjoying their recreational vehicles. It offers access to manuals, floorplans, helpful videos, and an AI assistant for instant support.

Highlights
  • Access thousands of RV manuals
  • Explore RV floorplans
  • Watch helpful RV videos
  • AI RV assistant for instant answers
  • Understand, maintain, and enjoy your RV
Features
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RvWay: the all-in-one RV help app for owners and shoppers Got a question about your RV at 9pm in a campground? RvWay puts your owner's manuals, RV maintenance tracking, repair help and a community of RV owners in one app. It works for motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers and campers. WAYAI: RV HELP FOR YOUR RIG Ask WayAI anything about your RV and get answers about your specific make and model, not generic advice. Troubleshoot a water pump, figure out a slide-out, learn how to winterize, or find out what that warning light means. WayAI uses live research so answers stay current. RV OWNER'S MANUALS Search thousands of RV owner's manuals and find the page you need in seconds. Look up specs, floorplans and how-to steps for your rig, or for one you're thinking about buying. Ask WayAI about the manual you're reading and it answers from that manual. MY GARAGE, RV HEALTH SCORE AND MAINTENANCE TRACKING Add your RV to My Garage and see an RV Health Score that shows its condition at a glance. Track RV maintenance with smart reminders built around your unit: roof and seal inspections, tire checks, generator service, winterizing and dewinterizing, and more. Keep a service history by VIN and share a service history report when it's time to sell. RV REPAIR AND SERVICES NEAR YOU Find RV service shops and mobile RV technicians near you on the map, plus campgrounds and fuel stops for the road. COMMUNITY Talk RV with people who own the same rig you do. Ask a maintenance question, get opinions on parts before you buy, or show off your setup. Build a profile, connect with other RVers and campers, and use direct messages and group chats. MARKETPLACE Buy and sell RVs, parts and gear with other owners in the community. WHO IT'S FOR New RV owners learning their systems, full-timers who need help on the road, weekend campers, DIYers who do their own RV repair and maintenance, and shoppers comparing floorplans before they buy. Free to download. Optional RvWay Premium unlocks more features. RVWAY PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTIONS RvWay Premium is an optional auto-renewing subscription (monthly or yearly). Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://app.termly.io/policy-viewer/policy.html?policyUUID=aae4a95e-da81-49f3-924e-ba68f980a27e Questions or feedback? servicesrv@rvways.com

Screenshots

ReefScan3 screens
RvWay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ReefScan at none against RvWay's 6. ReefScan also leads on ads (none vs shown). RvWay's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 23 months) and ratings volume (32 vs 1). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement 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. RvWay sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. ReefScan asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ReefScan against 4.9 for RvWay. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RvWay has 32 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ReefScan ships an update every 23 months, RvWay weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ReefScan versus RvWay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReefScanRvWay
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.9 (32 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings132 — better
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB107 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCraniaLab, LLCRVWAY LLC

Customer experience

ReefScan

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

RvWay

All ratings32 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ReefScan

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

RvWay

Subscriptions6
  • Pro Subscription Monthly Founder1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Pro Subscription Monthly1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • Pro Subscription Monthly Regular1 Month trial$14.991 Month
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  • Pro Subscription Yearly Founder1 Month trial$79.991 Year
  • Pro Subscription Yearly1 Month trial$119.991 Year
  • Pro Subscription Yearly Regular1 Month trial$119.991 Year

Questions

Is ReefScan free?
ReefScan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RvWay free?
RvWay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ReefScan or RvWay?
ReefScan is rated higher. ReefScan averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while RvWay averages 4.9 from 32 ratings.
Do ReefScan or RvWay have ads?
RvWay shows ads; ReefScan does not.
Which is updated more often, ReefScan or RvWay?
ReefScan ships an update every 23 months, and RvWay weekly. Most recently, ReefScan was updated on November 3, 2026 and RvWay on October 31, 2026.

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