XnFun Lite vs Scan4D
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
XnFun Lite
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[Main Features] 1. Automatic backup of photos and videos on the mobile phone, the entire process is performed in the background with no interference (supports HEIC images) 2. Browse/download the photos/videos/files backed up on the XnBay device 3. Browse smart recognition results 4. Supports continuous playback of music and favorite lists 5. Manage files on the XnBay device through Folder View Descriptions of App usage permissions: Photos: This permission is required to browse the photos and albums on the mobile phone and for backup. Notifications: This permission is required to give reminders on backup/transmission situations. Location: This permission is required for backup/transmission in the background. Local Network: This permission is required for scanning XnBay Lite devices.
Scan4D
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Scan4D is a professional-grade reality capture app for iPhone and iPad. It turns your device's LiDAR sensor and camera into a powerful 3D scanner, capturing detailed meshes, depth maps, and camera poses for downstream reconstruction, photogrammetry, and spatial computing. FULL MODE (LiDAR devices) • Real-time mesh reconstruction with live wireframe overlay • 16-bit depth maps captured at adaptive frame rates • Scan capacity metrics: polygon count, drift tracking, session duration • Interactive 3D mesh preview with camera-sampled vertex coloring • Privacy filtering: person segmentation removes humans from meshes, face blurring in RGB exports LITE MODE (all devices) • RGB frame capture with ARKit camera poses • Server-side photogrammetry via exported image bundles • Automatic detection — no configuration needed TIME-SERIES SCANNING • Group scans by Location and re-scan the same space over time • "Extend Scan" loads a red ghost-mesh overlay of previous captures • Adjacent stitching: scan neighboring areas with shared coordinate frames • ARWorldMap relocalization for precise alignment between sessions FLEXIBLE EXPORT FORMATS • Scan4D: Full bundle with metadata, relocalization map, images, depth, and camera data • Polycam: Raw data import compatible with Polycam • RAW: Nerfstudio/COLMAP-compatible transforms.json + images + depth • OBJ / PLY / USDZ: Native mesh formats for MeshLab, Blender, and iOS Quick Look SERVER INTEGRATION • Configure any HTTP(S) upload endpoint in Settings • Direct PUT upload with live progress tracking • Save to Files or AirDrop for offline workflows • Compatible with self-hosted reconstruction pipelines DEVELOPER MODE • Front/back camera switching for testing privacy features • Synthetic IMU, camera, and depth injection for Simulator testing • Vertex mapping diagnostics and debug overlays Designed for researchers, 3D scanning professionals, and spatial computing developers who need raw, high-fidelity sensor data with full control over the reconstruction pipeline. Requires ARKit-capable device. LiDAR-equipped iPhone or iPad Pro recommended for full functionality.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: XnFun Lite at 11.0 against Scan4D's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | XnFun Lite | Scan4D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Universal Global Scientific Industrial Co., Ltd. | Anthony Rowe |
In-app purchases
XnFun Lite
No in-app purchases
Scan4D
No in-app purchases









