# 3D Scanner vs Object Capture

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 ratings volume (55 vs 10). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3D Scanner | Object Capture |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-scanner-sapling/id6450019198/reviews) | **[4.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/object-capture-photogrammetry/id6471349463/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **55** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cephalopod Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567837434) | [Sozzled LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715133421) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Object Capture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/object-capture-photogrammetry/id6471349463)

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.

**Highlights:** On-device photogrammetry scanning, Create 3D models, Sync creations across devices, Export as USDZ files, Augmented reality exploration

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individual Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Individual Annual | $4.99 | per year |
| Family Annual | $7.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 3D Scanner free?

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

### Is Object Capture free?

Object Capture is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 3D Scanner or Object Capture?

Object Capture is rated higher. 3D Scanner averages 4.4 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Object Capture averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.

### Do 3D Scanner or Object Capture have ads?

Neither 3D Scanner nor Object Capture shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 3D Scanner or Object Capture?

3D Scanner ships an update every 5 weeks, and Object Capture every 5 weeks. Most recently, 3D Scanner was updated on October 5, 2026 and Object Capture on October 14, 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.*