pbrScan vs Carlson Scan3D
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
pbrScan
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A part of advanced photometric scanning pipeline developed by inciprocal Inc. pbrScan application used to configure a number of custom and 3rd party hardware components such as inciprocal syncBoxes, LED drivers, camera triggers, turntables and electronic filters.
Carlson Scan3D
Transform your iPhone or iPad into a powerful 3D laser scanner with LiDAR. This app processes data locally for enhanced accuracy and security, ideal for professionals in various industries needing precise 3D capture.
- High-powered 3D scanning tool
- Precise color 3D point clouds
- Local data optimization
- Enhanced accuracy and security
- Supports LiDAR-equipped iOS devices
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Unlock the future of 3D laser scanning with Carlson Scan3D iOS! Break new ground by transforming your iPhone or iPad into a high-powered 3D scanning tool, when equipped with LiDAR technology. Our app, tailored for professionals, delivers extensive and precise color 3D point clouds using compatible iOS devices. Say goodbye to cloud processing – Carlson Scan3D performs all data optimization locally, ensuring both accuracy and security right on your device. Whether you're in land development, civil, construction, architecture, law enforcement or any industry needing top-notch 3D capture solutions, Carlson Scan3D iOS empowers you to elevate your workflow and deliver remarkable results. Take the first step today and experience the future of 3D scanning when you download and install Carlson Scan3D iOS. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: pbrScan at none against Carlson Scan3D's 1. Carlson Scan3D's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 8 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Carlson Scan3D sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $999.99 per year. pbrScan asks for nothing beyond the download.
pbrScan ships an update every 8 months, Carlson Scan3D every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | pbrScan | Carlson Scan3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | inciprocal Inc. | Carlson Software, Inc |
In-app purchases
pbrScan
No in-app purchases
Carlson Scan3D
- Annual Subscription$999.991 Year
