3D Scanner vs Object Capture
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
3D Scanner
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.
- High-quality 3D scans
- On-device processing (LiDAR)
- Free Mac app for processing
- Augmented reality sharing
- 3D printing export
- AI object generation (subscription)
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Turn real-world objects into detailed 3D models, right on your iPhone or iPad. SCAN WITH LIDAR Walk around an object and Sapling captures it with Object Capture, then builds the 3D model on your device. No servers, no waiting. TURNTABLE MODE No LiDAR? Put the object on a turntable or lazy Susan and Sapling takes photos automatically as it spins. Process them on your device, or with the free Sapling app for Mac. CREATE WITH AI Describe what you want, or start from a photo, and generate a 3D model with AI. AI generation uses tokens, which come with a subscription or as token packs, and requires sign-in. SEE IT, SIZE IT, EXPORT IT • Place models in your space with augmented reality • Set a model's real-world height before you print it • Export USDZ, STL, OBJ and PLY for 3D printing, sharing, game development and more • Sync models to your other devices and Apple Vision Pro with iCloud Your first scan is free. Unlock unlimited scans and processing with a purchase or subscription. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Object Capture
Transform everyday objects into detailed 3D models using on-device photogrammetry. Scan, create, and explore your creations in augmented reality. Share your 3D models as USDZ files and sync them across your devices.
- On-device photogrammetry scanning
- Create 3D models
- Sync creations across devices
- Export as USDZ files
- Augmented reality exploration
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Effortlessly capture, create, and explore with object capture! Utilize on-device photogrammetry to scan objects and turn them into stunning 3D models. Sync your creations across devices, share them as USDZ files, and immerse yourself in augmented reality to view your scans in the real world! Effortless Capture Turn your device into a 3D scanner! Object Capture: Photogrammetry utilizes on-device photogrammetry for precise and easy object capture. Just point, scan, and watch the magic unfold. Sync Across Devices Never miss a moment of inspiration! Your creations seamlessly sync across all your devices for convenient access anytime, anywhere. Share and Export Share your 3D models with the world! Easily export as USDZ files, ensuring compatibility across platforms. AR Exploration Immerse yourself in augmented reality! View your captures in the real world, blurring the lines between physical and digital. Privacy Policy: https://sozzled.app/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://sozzled.app/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Object Capture at 4.9 against 3D Scanner's 4.4. Object Capture also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). 3D Scanner's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (55 vs 10). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. 3D Scanner sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Object Capture sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Object Capture holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Scanner has 55 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.
3D Scanner ships an update every 5 weeks, Object Capture every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 3D Scanner | Object Capture |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (55 ratings) | 4.9 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 55 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cephalopod Studio | Sozzled LLC |
Customer experience
3D Scanner
Object Capture
In-app purchases
3D Scanner
- Generate Monthly$2.991 Month
- Monthly$4.991 Month
- Generate Annually3 Days trial$9.991 Year
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- Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Small Token Pack$4.99
- Medium Token Pack$14.99
- Premium$19.99
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- Large Token Pack$49.99
- Premium Lifetime$79.99
Object Capture
- Individual Monthly$1.991 Month
- Individual Annual$4.991 Year
- Family Annual$7.991 Year
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