PilotByte vs Plinth
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PilotByte
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Inside the PilotByte app, you can: Access all of your videos in one easy to use app Receive push notifications with the latest news and updates Access to all of your videos without having to remember your password Save your favorite posts so you can quickly find them later END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Plinth
Create museum-quality 3D models of art and objects using your iPhone. Advanced photogrammetry and smart analysis guide you to capture high-fidelity scans. Export in professional formats for games, AR, and the web.
- Museum-quality 3D model capture
- 48 MP sensor support
- RAW and HEIF capture
- Smart image analysis
- Watertight geometry creation
- Multiple export formats (USDZ, GLB, AVIF)
- Sculpture, Painting, and Environment modes
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Turn objects, artworks, and spaces into 3D assets with Plinth. Use guided capture or import photos and videos, review image quality, and choose photogrammetry or Gaussian Splatting workflows. • Capture up to 48 MP on supported iPhone Pro models. Resolution and file formats depend on your device and capture mode. • Review blur and exposure warnings before processing. • Inspect 3D and AR previews, adjust crop bounds, and export supported results in USDZ, GLB, or ZIP. • Export captured photos and metadata as a dataset for other 3D tools. On iOS/iPadOS 27, Professional members can train Gaussian previews on their device. Gaussian Quick Scan automatically records images as you move around a stationary subject and requires LiDAR. Requires iOS/iPadOS 26 or later. Capture modes and local processing depend on compatible hardware. Gaussian Splatting requires Professional access. Cloud processing is subject to your plan and available credits. Terms of Use (EULA): https://plinth.it/terms-of-service.html Privacy Policy: https://plinth.it/privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PilotByte at none against Plinth's 8. PilotByte also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). Plinth's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Plinth sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. PilotByte asks for nothing beyond the download.
PilotByte ships an update every 3 weeks, Plinth every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PilotByte | Plinth |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 97 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dylan Gorman | Plinth B.V. |
In-app purchases
PilotByte
No in-app purchases
Plinth
- Standard 1 Credit$3.991 Month
- Pro 1 Credit$6.991 Month
- Standard 5 Credits$12.991 Month
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- Pro 5 Credits$19.991 Month
- Standard 10 Credits$22.991 Month
- Pro 10 Credits$34.991 Month
- Standard 30 Credits$44.991 Month
- Pro 30 Credits$69.991 Month
