Comparison

SlashScan vs ScanDim

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time 3D scanning with LiDAR
  • Automated 3D mesh reconstruction
  • Accurate volume estimation
  • Integrated mapping with GNSS tagging
  • Offline processing capability
  • Forest biomass inventory
Features
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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)

About

ScanDim

Features
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ScanDim transforms your iPhone into a professional 3D measurement tool. Using advanced AI-powered photogrammetry, capture precise dimensions of any object with just a few photos. Key Features: AI Photogrammetry: Take 12 photos around an object, and our AI analyzes the geometry to calculate accurate dimensions Interactive 3D Viewer: Visualize your scans as point clouds with smooth rotation and zoom controls Precise Measurements: Get length, width, height, volume, and surface area calculations Multiple Export Formats: Export your 3D data as PLY or OBJ files for use in other applications Measurement History: Save and organize all your scans for easy reference Dark Mode Design: Beautiful dark interface optimized for extended use Perfect for: Interior designers measuring furniture and spaces Online sellers documenting product dimensions DIY enthusiasts planning projects Architects and engineers doing quick field measurements Anyone who needs accurate object measurements How it works: Open the camera and start a photogrammetry session Walk around the object taking photos at 30-degree intervals Our AI processes your photos and generates a 3D point cloud View measurements, rotate the 3D model, and export your data No LiDAR required - ScanDim works on all iPhones using advanced AI vision technology.

Screenshots

SlashScan3 screens
ScanDim3 screens

Verdict

The call

SlashScan and ScanDim 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SlashScan versus ScanDim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlashScanScanDim
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHeesung WooFrederic Arnaud-Meyer

In-app purchases

None

SlashScan

No in-app purchases

None

ScanDim

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SlashScan free?
SlashScan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScanDim free?
ScanDim is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SlashScan or ScanDim have ads?
Neither SlashScan nor ScanDim shows ads.

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