3D vs TLA 2026
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
3D
Transform real-world objects into virtual 3D models for educational purposes. Capture artwork, artifacts, and everyday items to view in augmented reality or share digitally with others.
- Scan real-world objects into 3D models
- Create virtual replicas
- View scans in augmented reality
- Share 3D creations
- Integrates with Merge EDU
- Add labels and descriptions
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With Scanner, you can turn real-world objects into virtual 3D creations. Whether it’s an art project, a fossil, a historic artifact from your community, or a cherished family heirloom, scanning these objects lets you preserve and explore them in a whole new way. See your scans come to life by editing them in Object Builder. Study every detail, share them with others, or even hold on a Merge Cube. Every scan becomes a digital keepsake, ready to explore, learn from, or use as inspiration for your next creation.
TLA 2026
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This is the official conference app for the 2026 Texas Library Association Annual Conference. The TLA 2026 theme, "Library Renaissance, Our Quest for Renewal," is very meaningful to me and members of the Conference Planning Committee. Like Renaissance creators, librarians are multifaceted individuals who excel in various disciplines, from education and research to community engagement and technology. Use the app to view the program, build your schedule, connect with other attendees and plan your time in the exhibit hall.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TLA 2026 at 15.6 against 3D's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | 3D | TLA 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 594 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Merge Apps | Texas Library Association |
In-app purchases
3D
No in-app purchases
TLA 2026
No in-app purchases
