CadnaR.scan vs Smart Lidar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
CadnaR.scan
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With CadnaR.scan, you can quickly create a digital room model of your surroundings. The model can then be imported into CadnaR for further acoustical processing. Main functions at a glance: ROOM CAPTURE (LiDAR sensor required) - Augmented reality-based scanning of floor plans for iPhone and iPad*: Quickly create simplified 3D scans of rooms and entire floors, including walls, built-in wall elements, and objects in the room. - Real-time feedback: The intelligent dollhouse visualization at the bottom of the application shows the progress of the scan during room capture. This way, you can always keep track of captured objects. *Scanning rooms requires a device with a LiDAR sensor and at least iOS 16. If these requirements are not met, features such as 3D editing and sharing of imported scans are available. MANAGE SCANS - Keep track of your room scans using the clear list view. Here you can share and edit files, as well as switch to the detailed view of the selected 3D scan with a simple tap of your finger. 3D VIEW - Navigate through your room virtually in the 3D view, make changes as needed with basic editing tools, and share your planning directly from this view โ without detours. SHARE/EXPORT ROOM SCANS - Share 3D scans selectively: Decide what should be exported โ only the architecture or the entire scan? - The export format (.EOX) enables direct further processing in our room acoustics software CadnaR.
Smart Lidar
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Smart Lidar is the EagleArca digital touchpoint for capturing 3D LiDAR surveys directly on site using compatible iPhone and iPad Pro devices. The app allows field operators to quickly document the real condition of excavations, pipes, site constraints, and work progress, turning each surveyed section into a georeferenced, photographic, and consultable 3D point cloud. The workflow is simple: select the project, set the origin point, start the scan, review the result, and save the survey. When a connection is available, you can manually sync the data with EagleArca Web, integrating it into operational projects and making it available for consultation, measurements, history tracking, and comparison with the design project. Smart Lidar is designed for linear jobsites, excavations, pipe installation, inspections, and as-built activities, even in environments where connectivity is not always stable. Key features: โข 3D LiDAR scans from compatible Apple devices โข Capture of the real jobsite condition โข Point clouds with GPS coordinates and texture โข Configurable scan quality: Standard, Pro, and Ultra โข Local saving of surveys โข Manual online sync with EagleArca Web โข Integration with EagleArca projects โข Automatic photos to support documentation โข Exportable output associated with the operational project Compatible devices: Smart Lidar requires a LiDAR scanner, available on iPhone 12 Pro or later Pro models and on iPad Pro models from 2020 onward.
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Verdict
CadnaR.scan and Smart Lidar are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | CadnaR.scan | Smart Lidar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.4 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DATAKUSTIK GmbH, Software, Technische Dokumentation und Ausbildung fur den Immissionsschutz | Eagleprojects S.p.A. |
In-app purchases
CadnaR.scan
No in-app purchases
Smart Lidar
No in-app purchases








