Comparison

Pointclouds Capture vs liveScan

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

Head to head
About

Pointclouds Capture

Features
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SHARE Pointclouds Capture is software specifically designed for handheld devices, aiming to provide users with an efficient, precise, and reliable 3D data acquisition experience. Whether dealing with complex outdoor terrains or intricate indoor structures, users can achieve real-time true color capture and measure what they see with the SHARE Pointclouds Capture. Features: Real-Time Monitoring: The handheld device utilizes high-precision sensors to capture environmental data in real-time, synchronizing the 3D information from the worksite to the application. This allows users to understand the actual worksite conditions at any time, track the progress of operations in real time, and monitor equipment status. Real-Time Preview: The software receives and processes scan data from the handheld device in real-time, generating a color point cloud while displaying precise spatial information. This retains the true colors of the scene, enabling users to understand and analyze the results more intuitively. Supports Apple Vision Pro: Users can perform scanning operations while wearing Apple Vision Pro, with the scanned 3D data being displayed on the device in real-time. This provides an immersive interactive experience, allowing users to truly enter a 3D world of true color and unlock a new way of experiencing the metaverse with just one click. Download the SHARE Pointclouds Capture now and start your efficient 3D data acquisition journey!

About

liveScan

This utility app pairs with scanning devices to facilitate surveys and data collection. It allows for efficient management and processing of scanned information.

Highlights
  • Device pairing
  • Data collection
  • Survey management
  • Information processing
Features
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Screenshots

Pointclouds Capture4 screens
liveScan3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: liveScan at 12.0 against Pointclouds Capture's 14.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pointclouds Capture ships an update every 2 months, liveScan every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Pointclouds Capture versus liveScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPointclouds CaptureliveScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB129 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSHAREUAV LtdShanghai eSurvey GNSS Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Pointclouds Capture

No in-app purchases

None

liveScan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pointclouds Capture free?
Pointclouds Capture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is liveScan free?
liveScan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pointclouds Capture or liveScan have ads?
Neither Pointclouds Capture nor liveScan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pointclouds Capture or liveScan?
Pointclouds Capture ships an update every 2 months, and liveScan every 6 weeks. Most recently, Pointclouds Capture was updated on September 14, 2026 and liveScan on September 27, 2026.

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