DepthScan 3D Scanner vs SlashScan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DepthScan 3D Scanner
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DepthScan 3D Scanner – Capture Your Environment in 3D! DepthScan 3D Scanner is a powerful tool that transforms your iPhone into a professional 3D scanning device. Using the advanced LiDAR sensor, you can scan rooms, areas, and entire environments with stunning precision, then export them as 3D models. Key Features: - High-Accuracy 3D Scanning: Leverage the iPhone’s LiDAR sensor for detailed depth mapping. - Room and Environment Capture: Perfect for architects, interior designers, and hobbyists to scan spaces and - SLAM & RTAB Mapping Technology: Real-time 3D mapping for accurate model creation with Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) and Real-Time Appearance-Based (RTAB) methods. - Export to OBJ Format: Export your scans as high-quality OBJ files, ready for use in various 3D modeling software. Whether you’re scanning for design, planning, or creativity, DepthScan 3D Scanner makes 3D modeling simple and powerful. Download now and turn your iPhone into a professional 3D scanning device!
SlashScan
This app uses LiDAR on compatible iPads to scan and estimate the volume of forest slash piles in real-time. It generates 3D models and allows for offline processing, making it ideal for forestry operations and research in remote areas.
- Real-time 3D scanning with LiDAR
- Automated 3D mesh reconstruction
- Accurate volume estimation
- Integrated mapping with GNSS tagging
- Offline processing capability
- Forest biomass inventory
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SlashScan is an iOS application for real-time estimation and mapping of forest slash-pile volumes using the built-in LiDAR sensor of iPad Pro devices. Developed through research at Oregon State University’s College of Forestry, SlashScan provides an accurate, portable, and field-ready solution for forestry operations, biomass inventory, and research applications. ■ Key Features Real-time 3D Scanning: Capture detailed point clouds of slash piles using the iPad’s LiDAR sensor. Automated Mesh Reconstruction: Generate precise 3D models optimized for irregular pile geometries. Accurate Volume Estimation: Instantly compute pile volume and export results for analysis or reporting. Integrated Mapping: GNSS tagging and satellite map view allow users to visualize and manage multiple pile locations. Offline Capability: All processing—scanning, reconstruction, and volume computation—occurs locally, enabling use in remote forest sites without internet access. ■ Applications SlashScan supports operational and research applications such as: Forest biomass and slash-pile inventory Post-harvest residue and fuel-load management Validation of UAV-LiDAR and photogrammetric surveys Educational demonstrations in forest engineering and remote sensing ■ Supported Devices SlashScan requires a LiDAR-equipped iOS device. Fully Supported Models: iPhone 12-17 Pro iPhone 12-17 Pro Max iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th & 6th Gen, M1/M2) iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd & 4th Gen, M1/M2)
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Verdict
DepthScan 3D Scanner and SlashScan are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | DepthScan 3D Scanner | SlashScan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maulana Rizal Hilman | Heesung Woo |
In-app purchases
DepthScan 3D Scanner
No in-app purchases
SlashScan
No in-app purchases









