3D Scanner vs CapCam
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/
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.
- Professional 3D scanning
- LiDAR measurement
- Space, Object, and Room modes
- Accurate floor plans in CAD/DXF
- Shareable 3D models
- No complex workflow
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
3D Scanner ships an update every 5 weeks, CapCam weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 3D Scanner | CapCam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (55 ratings) | 5.0 (40 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 64.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 55 — better | 40 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 152 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cephalopod Studio | Tuyou Computing |
Customer experience
3D Scanner
CapCam
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
CapCam
- CapCam+$9.991 Month
- CapCam+ Yearly Subscription1 Year trial$59.991 Year
- One-Month CapCam+ Access$19.99









