# 3D Scanner vs Solaya

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3D Scanner | Solaya |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-scanner-sapling/id6450019198/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solaya-3d-scanner-pro/id6550921134/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **55** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cephalopod Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567837434) | [Solaya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757853881) |

## 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 |


### Solaya

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solaya-3d-scanner-pro/id6550921134)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $17.99 | per month |
| Business | $79.99 | per month |
| 2 credits | $7.99 | one-time |
| 10 credits | $39.99 | one-time |
| 25 credits | $89.99 | one-time |
| 50 credits | $149.99 | one-time |


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