BIM Scanner vs Space Designer 3D
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BIM Scanner
Transform any room into a BIM-ready 3D model with AI-powered scanning. Quickly digitize spaces, create detailed 2D plans and 3D models, and export them in various formats compatible with professional design software. It also allows for faster creation of BIM library elements from scanned objects.
- AI-powered room scanning to 3D BIM models
- Automatic detection of walls, doors, windows, and furniture
- Export in DXF, PDF, USD, and IFC formats
- Create BIM components from scanned objects
- Unlimited storage for models and measurements
- AR-based measurements
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BIM Scanner turns a room or an object into a 2D plan, a 3D model and a BIM file in minutes, then prices the work and writes the quote. AI recognises walls, doors, windows, openings, furniture, appliances and sanitary units as you scan. A 100 m² Scan-to-BIM job takes just a few minutes. FROM SCAN TO QUOTE • Projects keep floors, rooms, scans, measurements and photos together, with one estimate for the whole job. • The estimate prices finishing works and materials for walls and floors, starting from typical rates for 240+ countries and territories. Every work, price and quantity stays editable. • Turn the estimate into a quote or an invoice with your company details, logo, signature and stamp. EU VAT numbers are checked, and invoices carry an EN 16931 e-invoice (Factur-X / ZUGFeRD). • A project report puts plans, wall elevations and the estimate into one PDF. A PLAN YOU CAN EDIT Fix a scan without rescanning. Walls join at their corners, curved, gable and stepped walls keep their shape, and walls can be attached to other walls. Doors and windows come by type: hinged, double-acting, sliding, pocket, folding, revolving or sectional, with arched openings and balcony blocks. Areas account for every opening. DRAWINGS AND EXPORTS • Drawing sheets at a true scale from 1:20 to 1:500, with a title block, dimensions and room names. • IFC 4.0 and 4.3 with typed doors, windows and furniture, for Revit, Solibri, Allplan, Tekla and more. • DXF for AutoCAD, USD for Blender and AR, STL for 3D printing, PDF for sharing. OBJECTS AND BIM COMPONENTS Scan furniture, products or details and get geometry ready for your BIM library. Simplify the mesh, crop what you don't need, and export USD, textured IFC, STL or an MP4 for social media. AR RULER, FREE An AI-assisted AR ruler finds edges and corners, guides you along right angles and saves your measurements. Preview paint, tile, wood or wallpaper on a surface and see what it would cost. UNLIMITED GALLERIES, FREE Keep as many rooms, objects and measurements as you like, even in the free version. ALL ACCESS A weekly, monthly or annual subscription, each with a free trial, or a 7-day pass. Includes every export for rooms and objects, the estimate, projects and advanced modelling tools. PRIVACY Scans and models are processed on your device and are never uploaded. Requirements: iPhone 12 Pro or newer, or iPad Pro with LiDAR; iOS 18 or newer. Terms of Use: https://bimscan.app/terms-and-conditions/
Space Designer 3D
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Built for Space Designer 3D Scan a room, generate a 6-character share code, and open the project in Space Designer 3D on the web with a single tap. Walls, openings, and furniture are preserved so you can start editing, furnishing, and rendering immediately — no remodeling required. Print-ready PDF floor plans, to scale Export dimensioned 2D plans directly from your iPhone. Every wall, door, window, and furnishing is rendered as a clean technical drawing with measurements in metric or imperial. Choose your scale (1:50, 1:100, 1:200) and share a PDF ready for clients, contractors, or permit submissions. Scan rooms in minutes Point your iPhone and watch the room build in real time. LiDAR automatically detects walls, doors, windows, openings, and common furnishings. Each scan is saved as a 3D model you can preview on the spot. Merge rooms into a full home Scan room by room and combine captures into a single, connected floor plan. Ideal for apartments, houses, offices, and any multi-room project where one big scan isn't practical. Organize scans into projects Group scans by property, job site, or client. Add an address, operator name, and notes so every project stays clear, searchable, and ready to revisit. Preview in 3D before exporting Rotate and zoom through a clean 3D view of each scan to verify accuracy before you export a PDF or share with Space Designer 3D. Works offline, syncs when you're back Scans are saved locally and sync automatically in the background. Capture confidently on-site, basement to attic, even without a connection. Sign in with Apple or email — your projects stay in sync across iPhone and iPad. Requirements iPhone or iPad with a LiDAR sensor. iOS 17 or later.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Space Designer 3D at none against BIM Scanner's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. BIM Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Space Designer 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | BIM Scanner | Space Designer 3D |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Solebo LTD | Baris Saricoglu |
In-app purchases
BIM Scanner
- All Access Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- All Access Monthly3 Days trial$29.991 Month
- All Access Annual3 Days trial$249.001 Year
Space Designer 3D
No in-app purchases
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