Comparison

3D Scanner vs PrivacyLens

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

PrivacyLens

Features
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PrivacyLens is the privacy-first camera app. With one tap, it pixelates faces in live video or existing clips, keeping identities safe wherever you record. • Live pixelation — blur faces instantly while recording • Saved video editing — anonymize faces in your existing videos • Adjustable intensity — from fine blur to blocky pixels • Full camera controls — zoom, focus, switch lenses • On-device only — no uploads, no servers, your data stays yours Perfect for parents, teachers, creators, journalists, and anyone who values privacy.

Screenshots

3D Scanner4 screens
PrivacyLens1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PrivacyLens at none against 3D Scanner's 9. PrivacyLens also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). 3D Scanner's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price 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. PrivacyLens asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
3D Scanner versus PrivacyLens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D ScannerPrivacyLens
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (55 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings55 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCephalopod StudioSuwitcha Sugthana

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
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  • Large Token Pack$49.99
  • Premium Lifetime$79.99
None

PrivacyLens

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 3D Scanner free?
3D Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PrivacyLens free?
PrivacyLens is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 3D Scanner or PrivacyLens have ads?
Neither 3D Scanner nor PrivacyLens shows ads.

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