Comparison

STL model scanner vs ForgeWatch3D

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

Head to head
About

STL model scanner

Features
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This app scans real-world objects using your phone's camera, leveraging advanced LiDAR technology for high-precision 3D modeling and generating STL models for 3D printing. Users can easily export the generated STL files through Apple’s sharing feature or by connecting to a PC or Mac for further processing and 3D printing. As the app relies on LiDAR scanning technology, it is only supported on iPhone 12 Pro and later models, as well as iPad Pro 5th generation and later. Please note, this app is available through a paid subscription, and users must subscribe to access all features and enjoy the full 3D modeling and printing experience.

About

ForgeWatch3D

Monitor your 3D printers and live camera streams from your Apple devices. Organize multiple feeds into custom layouts for quick viewing and control supported printer features. Add generic MJPEG and RTSP streams for a centralized workspace monitoring solution.

Highlights
  • Monitor FlashForge 3D printers
  • Add MJPEG and RTSP camera streams
  • Create multiview layouts
  • View live device status
  • Control printer chamber lights
  • Save stream snapshots
Features
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ForgeWatch3D helps you keep an eye on your 3D printers and live camera streams from your iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Add FlashForge printers, generic MJPEG streams, and RTSP streams, then organize them into simple multiview layouts for quick monitoring. View individual devices, check live device status, control supported FlashForge printer chamber lights, and save snapshots from single stream views. The main purpose of this app is to allow users of FlashForge Printers (Creator 5, AD5M, AD5M Pro and AD5X models to monitor and control their printers without modding their printers. This app gives users a way to view all printer webcams in a centralized location using the printer list and multiviews. Users can view individual printers to monitor their status, control the chamber light as well as pause, continue and cancel printing. Additionally, on supported models like the Creator 5 and AD5X, users can view filament slot info. Additionally, you can add RTSP camera streams and basic MJPEG streams to the device list as an added benefit of the app. This helps those users that choose to use their own cameras for monitoring printers instead of using the built in FlashForge web cams. ForgeWatch3D is built for makers, print farms, and anyone who wants a fast way to monitor devices around a workspace. Features: - Monitor FlashForge 3D printers - Add generic MJPEG streams - Add RTSP camera streams - Create multiview layouts - View live device status - Control supported printer chamber lights - Save snapshots from single stream views - Use on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV Note: FlashForge printer must be set to LAN only mode in order to use all features of this app. ForgeWatch3D Plus unlocks unlimited devices, unlimited multiview layouts, and iCloud sync so your setup stays available across your devices. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

STL model scanner4 screens
ForgeWatch3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ForgeWatch3D at daily against STL model scanner's every 3 months. STL model scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. STL model scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ForgeWatch3D sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STL model scanner ships an update every 3 months, ForgeWatch3D daily. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
STL model scanner versus ForgeWatch3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTL model scannerForgeWatch3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer婷 刘Mathew Moore

In-app purchases

1 purchases

STL model scanner

One-time1
  • Available After Purchase$1.99
2 purchases

ForgeWatch3D

Subscriptions2
  • ForgeWatch3D Plus Monthly$0.991 Month
  • ForgeWatch3D Plus Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is STL model scanner free?
STL model scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ForgeWatch3D free?
ForgeWatch3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do STL model scanner or ForgeWatch3D have ads?
Neither STL model scanner nor ForgeWatch3D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, STL model scanner or ForgeWatch3D?
STL model scanner ships an update every 3 months, and ForgeWatch3D daily. Most recently, STL model scanner was updated on October 13, 2026 and ForgeWatch3D on October 13, 2026.

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