Comparison

JMStudio 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

JMStudio

This app facilitates 3D data acquisition using compatible 3D scanning devices. It allows real-time preview of scanning status, control over the scanning process, and easy management and export of captured data to a desktop application for further processing.

Highlights
  • Real-time 3D data preview
  • Start/stop scanning control
  • Device binding and calibration
  • Scan data management and export
  • In-app user manual
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The JMStudio mobile app is 3DMakerPro's exclusive application for its 3D scanning devices focusing on 3D data acquisition. The app is a free download and works with your 3D scanning devices by 3DMakerPro for the convenience of mobile scanning. The subsequent 3D data processing and editing can be completed in the JMStudio desktop app by connecting the two ends via Wifi. Feature Description: 1. Preview the 3D data acquisition effect; observe the scanning status, scanning distance, acquisition frame rate, memory occupation and scanning mode in real time; adjust the level of camera exposure; 2. Start/stop the scanning; give feedback on the number of captured frames and file size; 3. Quickly bind 3DMakerPro handheld 3D scanning devices; automatically import calibration according to the device type, and set scanning parameters; 4. Browse and manage the scan data and export it via Wifi into the JMStudio desktop app to generate models; 5. Browse the user manual on mobile phones. The device requires iOS 15.0 or higher, and it is recommended to use the iPhone 12 or higher.

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

JMStudio2 screens
Creality Scan3 screens

Verdict

The call

JMStudio and Creality Scan both sit at 1.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 15% of Creality Scan's written reviews are positive against 5% of JMStudio's. Creality Scan also leads on ratings volume (99 vs 25). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.8 for JMStudio against 1.7 for Creality Scan. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 99 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 5% of JMStudio's written reviews are positive against 15% of Creality Scan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
JMStudio versus Creality Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJMStudioCreality Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (25 ratings) — better1.7 (99 ratings)
Positive reviews5.3% of reviews15.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2599 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB471 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Jimuyida Science Technology Co., Ltd.CREALITY 3D (HK) TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

Customer experience

JMStudio

All ratings24 ratings
Positive20.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative79.2%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive5.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative89.5%

Creality Scan

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

In-app purchases

None

JMStudio

No in-app purchases

None

Creality Scan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JMStudio free?
JMStudio 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, JMStudio or Creality Scan?
JMStudio is rated higher. JMStudio averages 1.8 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Creality Scan averages 1.7 from 99 ratings.
Do JMStudio or Creality Scan have ads?
Neither JMStudio nor Creality Scan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JMStudio or Creality Scan?
JMStudio ships an update every 2 months, and Creality Scan every 2 months. Most recently, JMStudio was updated on October 2, 2026 and Creality Scan on September 29, 2026.

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