# Visual LabX vs 3D Scanner

The clearest difference is monetization model: 3D Scanner at free with in-app purchases against Visual LabX's subscription. 3D Scanner also leads on device support (4 vs 1). Visual LabX's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (619 vs 55). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Visual LabX sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and 3D Scanner sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Visual LabX holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visual LabX has 619 ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Visual LabX's written reviews are positive against 67% of 3D Scanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Visual LabX ships an update monthly, 3D Scanner every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Visual LabX | 3D Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (619 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-labx-ai-photo-editor/id6449296377/reviews)** | [4.4 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-scanner-sapling/id6450019198/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **619** | 55 |
| Positive reviews | 59.5% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 235 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MEHMET ONUR USTUNEL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683623164) | [Cephalopod Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567837434) |

## What reviewers say

### Visual LabX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-labx-ai-photo-editor/id6449296377)

Transform your photos into works of art with a wide range of retro filters, aesthetic effects, and AI-powered retouching tools. Enhance portraits, landscapes, and more with professional-quality edits and a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Retro filters, Aesthetic effects, Free retouch pro plugin, Magic Presets, FX tool for multiple effects, AI face and body retouching

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Special Offer | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $15.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Free | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime Package | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🎨 Nice set of filters and presets
- 💻 Excellent photo editor

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Misleading lifetime offer
- 💰 Very expensive
- 🔓 No restore purchase option

**Reported bugs**

- Restore purchase not working
- Free version not available as advertised

**Requested features**

- Add text editing feature
- Improve AI enhancement process
- Add landscape mode for iPad


### 3D Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-scanner-sapling/id6450019198)

Create detailed 3D models from your device's camera. Process scans directly on your phone or use a free Mac app. Share your creations in augmented reality or export them for 3D printing.

**Highlights:** High-quality 3D scans, On-device processing (LiDAR), Free Mac app for processing, Augmented reality sharing, 3D printing export, AI object generation (subscription)

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Generate Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Generate Annually | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Small Token Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Token Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Token Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Visual LabX free?

Visual LabX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 3D Scanner free?

3D Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Visual LabX or 3D Scanner?

Visual LabX is rated higher. Visual LabX averages 4.8 out of 5 from 619 ratings, while 3D Scanner averages 4.4 from 55 ratings.

### Do Visual LabX or 3D Scanner have ads?

Neither Visual LabX nor 3D Scanner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Visual LabX or 3D Scanner?

Visual LabX ships an update monthly, and 3D Scanner every 5 weeks. Most recently, Visual LabX was updated on September 12, 2026 and 3D Scanner on September 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*