Comparison

LucidAR vs Fuse 3d

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

Head to head
About

LucidAR

Features
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Your camera can do more than take pictures. LucidAR helps you understand what you see, work through everyday tasks and find your way—all on the iPhone you already own. No smart glasses required. IDENTIFY WHAT'S IN FRONT OF YOU Get automatic on-device matches for familiar objects. Tap Identify or ask a question for more detail. With your permission, uncertain matches and questions can use an AI snapshot. Type or speak, then save useful answers. READ SIGNS, LABELS AND MENUS Capture visible text and translate it into your selected language. Review the original and keep the translation for later. Translation runs on your device; supported language downloads may be needed first. CHECK THE SIZE Estimate the width and length of a flat face, such as a book or box. Add depth when suitable evidence is available, or use the point-to-point ruler. Save a photo with the dimensions. Measurements are approximate: check with a physical ruler before fitting or cutting. GET A FOOD CALORIE ESTIMATE Show food or a readable nutrition label for an estimate with portion assumptions. Photos cannot establish exact calories, ingredients or allergens. Estimates are not nutrition labels or medical advice. KNOW WHAT TO DO NEXT Create a practical step-by-step guide. Mark progress, listen with read-aloud and use hands-free commands. Pause and pick up where you left off. Export guide PDFs with Lucid Pro. FIND YOUR WAY—AND YOUR WAY BACK Follow walking directions over your camera view, with a map a tap away. Explore nearby places, reopen recent destinations and remember a parking or meeting spot. HELP THE NEXT VISITOR Share how busy a place feels when you arrive, plus observed waits and entrance details. Report path issues from navigation. Community observations show their age and expire. Coverage depends on contributions; reports are not verified occupancy or accessibility guarantees. KEEP WHAT HELPS Save answers, guides, translations, measurement photos and places in a private library on this device. Rename items, add notes and favorites, and find them with search. Saved text and guide progress remain available offline. START FREE. SAVE MORE WITH PRO. Free includes 10 saved items, 10 Discovery AI answers and 3 Guide answers per day, plus local tools, navigation and community reporting. Pro includes up to 500 saved items, 100 Discovery AI answers and 30 Guide answers per day, guide PDF export and more camera captures. AI answers can be wrong. Cloud AI and community features require internet access and are subject to availability and usage limits. Daily AI allowances reset at midnight UTC. Measurements and navigation depend on camera, location and sensor conditions. Pro is an auto-renewing monthly or annual subscription. See the purchase screen for your local price and renewal period. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Privacy: https://lucidar-7f9d0.web.app/privacy Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Fuse 3d

This application transforms your iPhone into a powerful 3D scanner. It offers multiple scanning modes, including LiDAR, photogrammetry, and TrueDepth, to capture objects and faces with high precision. Scans can be exported in various formats for use in design, printing, or virtual reality.

Highlights
  • Multiple scanning modes (LiDAR, Photogrammetry, TrueDepth)
  • Real-time mesh reconstruction
  • High-precision face and object scanning
  • Export in PLY, OBJ, STL, USDZ formats
  • On-device processing using ARKit
Features
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Fuse is a free 3D scanning app for iPhone that uses the hardware you already own. Seven scanning modes, each suited to different subjects and hardware: • LiDAR Mesh — fast, real-time mesh reconstruction using your iPhone's LiDAR scanner • Point Cloud — dense point cloud capture for precise spatial data • Gaussian Splat — photorealistic 3D Gaussian Splatting reconstruction • Photogrammetry — multi-photo 3D reconstruction, works on any iPhone • TrueDepth — high-precision face and close-range object scanning using the front face-id camera • CAD Scan — structured capture aimed at accurate dimensional models • Hybrid — combines rear LiDAR for overall shape with front TrueDepth for fine detail and RGB texture, for the most complete scan Export your scans as PLY, OBJ, STL, or USDZ for use in CAD software, 3D printing, AR/VR, or game engines. Fuse3D runs entirely on-device using Apple's ARKit, LiDAR, and TrueDepth sensors. Hardware Limitations: LiDAR-based modes require an iPhone/iPad Pro model with a LiDAR scanner. TrueDepth modes require Face ID hardware. Photogrammetry works on any supported device.

Screenshots

LucidAR4 screens
Fuse 3d4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fuse 3d at none against LucidAR's 2. Fuse 3d also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months). LucidAR's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LucidAR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Fuse 3d asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LucidAR ships an update every 3 months, Fuse 3d every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
LucidAR versus Fuse 3d: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLucidARFuse 3d
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB9 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperOBX Software CorporationToby Naumov

In-app purchases

2 purchases

LucidAR

Subscriptions2
  • LucidAR Premium$4.991 Month
  • LucidAR Premium$39.991 Year
None

Fuse 3d

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LucidAR free?
LucidAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fuse 3d free?
Fuse 3d is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LucidAR or Fuse 3d have ads?
Neither LucidAR nor Fuse 3d shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LucidAR or Fuse 3d?
LucidAR ships an update every 3 months, and Fuse 3d every 2 months. Most recently, LucidAR was updated on October 24, 2026 and Fuse 3d on October 24, 2026.

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