Comparison

3D Object & Room Scanner vs 3D Print Assistant

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

Head to head
About

3D Object & Room Scanner

Capture real-world objects and spaces in 3D using your device's LiDAR sensor. View scans in AR, export them in various formats, and sync them across devices. Ideal for hobbyists, designers, and anyone interested in 3D modeling and augmented reality.

Highlights
  • 3D scanning of objects and spaces
  • AR viewing of scans
  • Export in USDZ, STL, PLY, ABC, OBJ
  • Video capture of 3D models
  • iCloud Sync for models
  • Requires LiDAR-enabled iPhone/iPad
Features
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This app requires a Pro iPhone/iPad with a LiDAR sensor to function, such as iPhone 12 Pro or later. This is your go-to app for capturing everything in 3D, right from your iPhone. Using the latest from Apple's AR tech, it's all about making 3D scanning as straightforward as snapping a photo. Want to digitize your living room, create a 3D model of your favorite mug, or maybe design a custom game level with objects from the real world? We've got you covered. Please note: The exporting function of the app are is available for subscribers Here's what you can do: – Scan anything, from trinkets to entire spaces, and see it all in 3D. – Peek at your scans in AR to get a real feel of how they stand in space. – Exporting? Easy. Choose from formats like USDZ, STL, PLY, ABC or OBJ, ready to use in other projects and 3D printing. – Grab a video of your 3D model to show off on social media. Yep, it's that simple. – iCloud Sync: Your 3D models always in sync with your devices. This app is perfect for everyone from hobbyists playing around with 3D printing, designers looking for an easy way to capture real-world objects, to friends just wanting to have fun and explore AR. So, give "3D Scanner" a try, and let's start scanning the world together, one object at a time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

3D Print Assistant

Generate optimized 3D printing slicer profiles for your specific printer and filament in under a minute. Offers simple and advanced modes with clear explanations for each setting. Export profiles directly to compatible slicers or get text-based settings.

Highlights
  • Optimized slicer profile generation
  • Printer and filament compatibility
  • Direct profile export to slicers
  • Simple and Advanced modes
  • Pre-print checklist
  • Offline functionality
  • Workshop profile saving
Features
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Slicer profiles for 100+ 3D printers from Bambu Lab, Prusa, Creality, Anycubic, Elegoo and more, made for Bambu Studio, OrcaSlicer and PrusaSlicer. Choose your printer, nozzle, filament and print goal. 3D Print Assistant builds a practical starting profile with settings you can review and adjust. The core tools are free and need no account. MADE FOR YOUR PRINTER AND SLICER Pick from 100+ printers, including models from QIDI, Sovol, FlashForge, Artillery, Snapmaker and Voron. Each profile follows the slicer that fits the printer: Bambu Studio for Bambu Lab, PrusaSlicer for Prusa and OrcaSlicer for the other brands, with settings grouped under the same tabs as in the slicer. Can't find your printer? Answer four questions and start from a generic profile. FROM PROFILE TO SLICER Export a profile file your slicer can import when it has a matching preset for your printer and nozzle. For every other setup, share the profile as text and enter the values by hand. Switch between Simple for the essentials and Advanced for the full profile. YOUR SETUP, READY TO GO Save printers, nozzles and materials in My Gear. Pick a setup next time and skip the details you already know. Keep the profiles that work for you in Workshop. A CLEARER WAY TO CHOOSE MATERIALS Start from material profiles for PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, nylon, PC and carbon fiber blends. Browse filament by category, compare popular choices and see useful details before you select a material. Inventory adds a searchable catalog of 2,089 filament products from 151 brands across 38 material types. KEEP FILAMENT IN VIEW Track spools in Inventory, including color, weight and status. Up to five active spools are free. Pro removes the limit, and with a 3DPA account it syncs Inventory across iPhone, iPad and the web app. GET HELP WITH THE NEXT STEP AI Expert can help explain settings, compare options and troubleshoot a print, also from a photo. It requires an internet connection and a 3DPA account, which you create by signing in with Apple or Google. A new account includes free credits to try it. Also included: a pre-print checklist. The core printing tools work offline after installation; AI Expert and sync need an internet connection. Available in English, Danish, German and Russian.

Screenshots

3D Object & Room Scanner4 screens
3D Print Assistant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 3D Print Assistant at 100% against 3D Object & Room Scanner's 33%. 3D Print Assistant also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). 3D Object & Room Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (27 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. 3D Object & Room Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and 3D Print Assistant sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

3D Print Assistant holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Object & Room Scanner has 27 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of 3D Object & Room Scanner's written reviews are positive against 100% of 3D Print Assistant's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3D Object & Room Scanner ships an update every 2 months, 3D Print Assistant fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
3D Object & Room Scanner versus 3D Print Assistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D Object & Room Scanner3D Print Assistant
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (27 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicolo StanciuMustafa Ozturk

Customer experience

3D Object & Room Scanner

All ratings27 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.8%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

3D Print Assistant

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

3D Object & Room Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Unlimited Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited Lifetime$19.99
5 purchases

3D Print Assistant

One-time5
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • 100 AI Expert Credits$2.99
  • Nice Tip$4.99
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  • Filament Spool Tip$9.99
  • 3DPA Pro$19.99

Questions

Is 3D Object & Room Scanner free?
3D Object & Room Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D Print Assistant free?
3D Print Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 3D Object & Room Scanner or 3D Print Assistant?
3D Print Assistant is rated higher. 3D Object & Room Scanner averages 4.3 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while 3D Print Assistant averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do 3D Object & Room Scanner or 3D Print Assistant have ads?
3D Object & Room Scanner shows ads; 3D Print Assistant does not.
Which is updated more often, 3D Object & Room Scanner or 3D Print Assistant?
3D Object & Room Scanner ships an update every 2 months, and 3D Print Assistant fortnightly. Most recently, 3D Object & Room Scanner was updated on October 27, 2026 and 3D Print Assistant on October 24, 2026.

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