FJD Trion Scan vs Sat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FJD Trion Scan
This utility app connects to a 3D LIDAR scanner for real-time visualization of point cloud data and scanning trajectories. It allows users to manage project files directly on the scanner device and update its firmware.
- Real-time point cloud data display
- Scan trajectory visualization
- Project file management
- Scanner firmware updates
- Connect and control scanner
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Used to connect and control FJDynamics 3D LIDAR Scanner for visualization work: 1. Real-time calculation and display of point cloud data and scanning trajectories during the scanning process; 2. Manage project files in the scanner device; 3. Update and upgrade the scanner firmware version.
Sat
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A professional companion app designed for SLAM surveying and spatial data operations. It streamlines your mobile workflow, covering everything from device connectivity and project management to point cloud acquisition and results visualization. Core Capabilities: 1. Device Connectivity & Status Management Supports one-tap connection, automatic reconnection, and real-time status alerts to minimize setup time in the field. 2. Project & Task Management Enables seamless project creation, switching, duplication, and deletion. Features a clear task hierarchy designed for parallel multi-project execution. 3. Point Cloud Acquisition & Visualization Facilitates high-speed point cloud loading and on-site browsing, allowing for immediate data verification and quality control. 4. Volumetrics & Measurement Tools Provides advanced cut-and-fill calculations and point cloud measurement functions to accelerate on-site decision-making. 5. Professional Parameter Configuration Offers granular control over satellite systems, APN settings, point cloud parameters, and external camera configurations to adapt to diverse operational scenarios. 6. Operational Continuity Assurance Supports mission recovery and resume-after-interruption, safeguarding against data loss and reducing downtime during critical operations. Ideal For: 1. Engineering surveying and topographic data collection 2. Digital documentation of construction progress 3. SLAM point cloud field operations and on-site validation
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Verdict
FJD Trion Scan and Sat are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
FJD Trion Scan ships an update every 3 weeks, Sat every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FJD Trion Scan | Sat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 210 MB | 409 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FJDYNAMICS EUROPE SP Z O O | Geosolution i Goteborg AB |
In-app purchases
FJD Trion Scan
No in-app purchases
Sat
No in-app purchases
