Comparison

3D Scanner vs Solaya

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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/

About

Solaya

Transform your iPhone Pro into a professional 3D scanner. Create photorealistic 3D models of physical objects quickly and easily for e-commerce, marketing, and digital storefronts. Optimized for web and AR integration.

Highlights
  • Professional 3D capture with iPhone Pro
  • Photorealistic 3D model creation
  • Lightweight, web-optimized models
  • Gaussian Splatting technology
  • Industry-standard .ply export
  • Commercial usage rights included
Features
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Solaya transforms your iPhone Pro into a professional-grade 3D studio. Designed for brands, creators, and developers, Solaya is the ultimate tool to turn physical objects into photorealistic 3D models in minutes. By leveraging state-of-the-art reconstruction technology, we deliver the unrivaled realism required for high-end marketing campaigns and digital storefronts. PROFESSIONAL 3D CAPTURE Forget expensive rigs and complex hardware. Solaya allows you to capture any object in 360° simply by walking around it. Our AI-driven pipeline automatically handles lighting, depth, and geometry, ensuring every scan meets professional standards without requiring technical expertise. BUILT FOR COMMERCE & WEB Stop settling for heavy, low-quality scans that slow down your site. Solaya produces lightweight, web-ready 3D models optimized for the modern web. High Fidelity: Capture intricate details and textures that standard LiDAR scans miss. Smart Compression: Create high-performance assets (30MB–60MB) that load instantly on mobile browsers. Seamless Integration: Perfectly optimized for AR, digital twin workflows, and embedding into your existing product pages. PRO FEATURES & WORKFLOW Next-Gen Reconstruction: Experience the superior visual quality of Gaussian Splatting technology. Industry Standard Exports: High-quality .ply support for professional post-production. Creative Pipeline: Effortlessly move your models into your favorite design and rendering software. Enterprise Ready: Commercial usage rights are included, with dedicated solutions for PIM and DAM workflows. WHY SOLAYA? While other apps focus on casual scanning, Solaya is engineered for quality. Our proprietary pipeline ensures your products look exactly like the real thing, making it the ideal choice for retail, architectural visualization, and digital archiving. Note: Solaya requires an iPhone Pro model for high-fidelity capture. Solaya offers a variety of ways to explore our AI features. While you can use the app for free with limited access, advanced features and additional usage require a purchase. Choose the path that works best for you: - Monthly Subscription: A month-to-month membership that begins at sign-up. You can easily cancel at any time, online, 24 hours a day. There are no long-term contracts or cancellation fees. - Credit Packs: If you prefer not to have a monthly commitment, you can purchase individual credit packs as needed to unlock specific features and content. Please note that the App Privacy information applies to information collected through the Solaya iOS app. See the Solaya Privacy Statement (link below) to learn more about information we collect in other contexts, including account registration. Privacy policy: https://solaya.ai/privacy Terms of use: https://www.solaya.ai/terms Email: contact@solaya.ai

Screenshots

3D Scanner4 screens
Solaya3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Solaya at 5.0 against 3D Scanner's 4.4. Solaya also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). 3D Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (55 vs 5) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. 3D Scanner sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Solaya sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Solaya holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Scanner has 55 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of 3D Scanner's written reviews are positive against 100% of Solaya's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3D Scanner ships an update every 5 weeks, Solaya every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
3D Scanner versus Solaya: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D ScannerSolaya
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (55 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings55 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCephalopod StudioSolaya

Customer experience

3D Scanner

All ratings55 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.5%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Solaya

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

3D Scanner

Subscriptions4
  • 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
One-time5
  • Small Token Pack$4.99
  • Medium Token Pack$14.99
  • Premium$19.99
Show 2 more
  • Large Token Pack$49.99
  • Premium Lifetime$79.99
6 purchases

Solaya

Subscriptions2
  • Pro$17.991 Month
  • Business$79.991 Month
One-time4
  • 2 credits$7.99
  • 10 credits$39.99
  • 25 credits$89.99
Show 1 more
  • 50 credits$149.99

Questions

Is 3D Scanner free?
3D Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Solaya free?
Solaya is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 3D Scanner or Solaya?
Solaya is rated higher. 3D Scanner averages 4.4 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Solaya averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do 3D Scanner or Solaya have ads?
Neither 3D Scanner nor Solaya shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 3D Scanner or Solaya?
3D Scanner ships an update every 5 weeks, and Solaya every 3 weeks. Most recently, 3D Scanner was updated on October 18, 2026 and Solaya on October 19, 2026.

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