highercam vs BaumaScan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
highercam
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View the world through the higher lens. Spread the culture. Help people aim higher.
BaumaScan
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Designed for professionals BaumaScan has been developed specifically for construction companies, tradespeople, architects, planners and surveyors. The app provides reliable data – ideal for handover inspections, condition surveys, planning or quick on-site documentation. Your benefits at a glance: Real-time LiDAR scanning on iPhone View 3D models directly on your device Add notes & annotations Intuitive operation, optimised for busy construction site workflows Fast results on your iPhone, with no additional hardware required Typical applications: On-site measurements Construction site documentation Planning & refurbishment Damage documentation Expert reports & condition surveys Work across all trades (e.g. electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning and interior fit-out) BaumaScan helps you save time, avoid mistakes and document your work professionally – anytime, anywhere. Terms of Use (EULA): https://baumascan.com/en/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://baumascan.com/en/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: highercam at none against BaumaScan's 3. On price, update cadence, 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. BaumaScan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $22.99 per month. highercam asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | highercam | BaumaScan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 105 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pol Maire | BaumaScan GmbH |
In-app purchases
highercam
No in-app purchases
BaumaScan
- BaumaScan Premium1 Month trial$22.991 Month
- BaumaScan Team 5$44.991 Month
- BaumaScan Team 10$89.991 Month
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