3D Scanner vs PrivacyLens
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/
PrivacyLens
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
| Parameter | 3D Scanner | PrivacyLens |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (55 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 55 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cephalopod Studio | Suwitcha Sugthana |
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
PrivacyLens
No in-app purchases
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