AX Home vs MeshScan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
AX Home
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1. Control and monitor your home from anywhere 2.Create routines that are set according to time, weather and device status to keep your home running smoothly in the background 3.Allow shared control by granting access to other users 4. Receive status messages about your devices via automated notifications
MeshScan
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Turn your LiDAR-equipped iPhone or iPad into a portable 3D scanner. MeshScan captures real-world surfaces as live point clouds and meshes, gives you simple tools to clean up each scan, and exports files ready for your 3D workflow. CAPTURE WITH LIDAR Hold the scan control and move slowly around a surface to capture its shape. Choose a horizontal or vertical guide line for focused scanning, or switch to full-screen capture for larger areas. Live guidance, tracking status, and a point counter help you scan with confidence. CONTROL THE RESULT Choose Balanced, Detailed, or Maximum scan detail. Adjust the nearest and farthest capture distances to focus on the object or area you need. Set the point-cloud limit from 100,000 to 5,000,000 points to balance detail, performance, and file size. TRIM UNWANTED DATA Draw a lasso around unwanted points, preview the selection, and delete it. Undo your last trim if you change your mind. EXPORT FLEXIBLE FILES Share your scan in common formats: โข TXT point clouds โข PLY triangle meshes โข Binary STL surface meshes Coordinates are exported in millimeters for straightforward use in compatible CAD, inspection, visualization, and 3D-printing workflows. RESUME TEMPORARY SCANS MeshScan automatically saves temporary scan data on your device. Choose whether to retain it for 1 hour, 24 hours, or 7 days, then return and continue working within that period. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your scans are processed and stored on your device. MeshScan has no accounts, ads, third-party analytics, or tracking. Scan files leave the app only when you choose to export or share them. REQUIREMENTS MeshScan requires an iPhone or iPad with a LiDAR Scanner. Scan quality and performance depend on the device, surface, lighting, movement, and selected detail settings. MeshScan is free to use. Optional one-time contributions are available if you would like to support continued development.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AX Home at none against MeshScan's 4. AX Home also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). MeshScan's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. MeshScan sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. AX Home asks for nothing beyond the download.
AX Home ships an update every 6 months, MeshScan fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AX Home | MeshScan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Fortnightly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 178 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AXDIA International GmbH | Fare Brothers |
In-app purchases
AX Home
No in-app purchases
MeshScan
- Small Tip$1.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
- Large Tip$9.99
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- Generous Tip$19.99









