3D Scanner vs Screen Recording ™
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/
Screen Recording ™
Easily capture your screen with high-quality video recording. Customize resolution, bitrate, and FPS for optimal results. Edit recordings with built-in tools and share them instantly to social media.
- Ultra HD screen recording
- Custom resolution, bitrate, and FPS
- Built-in video editor
- Trim, cut, adjust volume, and change tempo
- File management with history
- One-tap sharing to social media
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Capture your screen in seconds. Record games, apps, or anything on your device with smooth, stable performance. Save time with simple controls and a clean interface. Get ultra high quality. Choose Ultra HD for crisp results. Set your own resolution, bitrate, and FPS to match your device and goal. Go lightweight for quick shares or go max for pro results. Stay organized with History. Find recent recordings fast. Rename files and manage storage with ease. Edit without leaving the app. Trim the start and end. Cut unwanted parts. Adjust volume. Change tempo for quick previews or slow-motion highlights. Share in one tap. Post directly to your favorite social apps or send to any platform you use. Export in common formats for easy uploads. Why users love it: • Ultra HD screen recording • Custom resolution, bitrate, and FPS • Works for games, apps, and more • Built-in video editor: trim, cut, volume, tempo • History to find and manage files • Fast sharing to social or any platform Perfect for gameplay, tutorials, app demos, bug reports, and quick clips. Start now and make your first recording in seconds. Download today! Screen Recorder app is free. You can use it forever, at no cost. However, Screen Recorder does offer premium features for its subscribers. If you decide to purchase an upgrade, you will unlock additional features. Terms of Use: https://kociapp.github.io/Screen-Recorder/term-of-use Privacy Policy: https://kociapp.github.io/Screen-Recorder/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: 3D Scanner at none against Screen Recording ™'s shown. 3D Scanner also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and device support (4 vs 2). Screen Recording ™'s advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (75% vs 67%). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Screen Recording ™ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Screen Recording ™ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 67 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of 3D Scanner's written reviews are positive against 75% of Screen Recording ™'s.
3D Scanner ships an update every 5 weeks, Screen Recording ™ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 3D Scanner | Screen Recording ™ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (55 ratings) | 4.8 (67 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 55 | 67 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cephalopod Studio | Andy Sutanto |
Customer experience
3D Scanner
Screen Recording ™
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
Screen Recording ™
- Screen Recorder Pro - 1W$4.997 Days
- Screen Recorder Pro - 1M$9.991 Month
- Screen Recorder Pro - 1Y3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Screen Recorder Pro$49.99
Questions
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