Comparison

3D Scanner vs CapCam

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

CapCam

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a professional 3D scanner. Capture detailed 3D models of spaces, objects, and rooms with ease. Export accurate floor plans and share your creations.

Highlights
  • Professional 3D scanning
  • LiDAR measurement
  • Space, Object, and Room modes
  • Accurate floor plans in CAD/DXF
  • Shareable 3D models
  • No complex workflow
Features
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CapCam — 3D Scanner & LiDAR Measure. For cooperation or feedback: hi@capcam.app CapCam turns your iPhone or iPad into a professional 3D scanner. Capture the real world as accurate, shareable 3D models — no complex workflows, no learning curve. Three modes, built for real use: Space Mode — For Surveying Scan buildings, streets, and outdoor scenes. Capture large areas quickly and accurately for measurement, planning, or documentation. Object Mode — For 3D Printing & Design Capture detailed objects with clean geometry. Ideal for 3D printing, product design, and digital asset creation. Room Mode — For Interior Design Scan entire rooms and layouts. Perfect for redesigning spaces, planning furniture placement, or visualizing interiors in 3D. Export accurate floor plans in CAD/DXF format. Capture. Edit. Export. Share. Everything you need, all in one app. Community: https://www.reddit.com/r/CapCam/ Privacy: https://capcam.app/privacy-EN Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Contact: hi@capcam.app

Screenshots

3D Scanner4 screens
CapCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CapCam at 5.0 against 3D Scanner's 4.4. CapCam also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). 3D Scanner's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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 CapCam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CapCam holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 40 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of 3D Scanner's written reviews are positive against 64% of CapCam's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3D Scanner ships an update every 5 weeks, CapCam weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
3D Scanner versus CapCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D ScannerCapCam
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (55 ratings)5.0 (40 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better64.3% of reviews
Number of ratings55 — better40
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB152 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCephalopod StudioTuyou Computing

Customer experience

3D Scanner

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

CapCam

All ratings40 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative28.6%

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
3 purchases

CapCam

Subscriptions2
  • CapCam+$9.991 Month
  • CapCam+ Yearly Subscription1 Year trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-Month CapCam+ Access$19.99

Questions

Is 3D Scanner free?
3D Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CapCam free?
CapCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 3D Scanner or CapCam?
CapCam is rated higher. 3D Scanner averages 4.4 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while CapCam averages 5.0 from 40 ratings.
Do 3D Scanner or CapCam have ads?
Neither 3D Scanner nor CapCam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 3D Scanner or CapCam?
3D Scanner ships an update every 5 weeks, and CapCam weekly. Most recently, 3D Scanner was updated on November 5, 2026 and CapCam on November 8, 2026.

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