Comparison

OpticALLY 3D Scan vs CLX Scan

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

OpticALLY 3D Scan

Transform your iPhone into a 3D scanner for objects, rooms, and faces. Capture detailed scans using your camera or LiDAR, with options to export in various formats. Enjoy privacy with on-device processing.

Highlights
  • Object scanning with guided capture
  • LiDAR scanning for rooms and furniture
  • Face scanning with eyewear measurements
  • Export in USDZ, OBJ, GLB, PLY, STL
  • On-device processing for privacy
  • AR Quick Look viewing
Features
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Scan objects with your camera and rooms with LiDAR, free. Export USDZ, OBJ, GLB, PLY and STL with OpticALLY Pro. Everything stays on your device. OpticALLY turns your iPhone into a full 3D scanner. PHOTO SCANNING Guided Object Capture walks you around an object in up to three passes with live feedback, then builds a textured 3D model right on your iPhone. Captured photos are kept so you can rebuild them later. LIDAR SCANNING On LiDAR iPhones, scan rooms, furniture and large objects with a live mesh preview, camera colour and classification. Pause, resume and finish when you're ready. FACE SCANNING The TrueDepth camera captures a detailed 3D scan of your face and computes eyewear measurements: pupillary distance, bridge, temple, frame and lens width. LIBRARY AND VIEWER Every scan lands in your library with a thumbnail. Orbit, zoom, toggle wireframe, measure between two points and view it in your room with AR Quick Look. FREE - Unlimited scanning and viewing - 3 USDZ exports a week OPTICALLY PRO - Export OBJ, GLB, PLY and STL for Blender, Unity, Fusion 360, ZBrush and 3D printing - Unlimited exports, no credit line - Mesh simplification, fragment cleanup and texture size options - Point-to-point measurements and full eyewear measurements - Monthly, yearly with a 7-day free trial, or a one-time lifetime purchase PRIVACY All capture and processing happen on your device. No account, no uploads, no tracking. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://wonmor.github.io/OpticALLY-iOS/

About

CLX Scan

Features
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CLX Scan is a high-precision 3D scanning app that transforms your iPhone or iPad into a professional-grade 3D scanner. It enables you to capture objects with exceptional accuracy and export them in STL, OBJ, and PLY formats. CLX Scan is perfect for designers, engineers, 3D artists, or hobbyists because it makes it easy to digitize physical objects and integrate them into your projects. You can get precise and industry-standard 3D models in seconds; no expensive equipment is required. Why CLX Scan? Precision Scanning: Capture every detail with LiDAR technology. Real-Time Preview: View your 3D scan instantly before exporting. Easy Sharing & Integration: Transfer files to CAD software, 3D printers, or cloud storage with ease. User-Friendly Interface: No learning curve, simple controls for smooth and efficient scanning. Fast, Efficient, and Mobile: Scan anywhere, anytime, with just your iPhone; no extra hardware is required. Save Time & Reduce Costs: Get precise digital models instantly, cutting down on manual modeling efforts. Scan, edit, and bring your ideas to life—faster, easier, and with professional-quality results. Download CLX Scan now!

Screenshots

OpticALLY 3D Scan4 screens
CLX Scan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CLX Scan at none against OpticALLY 3D Scan's 3. CLX Scan also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. OpticALLY 3D Scan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. CLX Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
OpticALLY 3D Scan versus CLX Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpticALLY 3D ScanCLX Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size283 MB6 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperWonmo SeongSalman Aslam

In-app purchases

3 purchases

OpticALLY 3D Scan

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • OpticALLY Pro Lifetime$59.99
None

CLX Scan

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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