MetaCam CSmart vs Pointscape
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MetaCam CSmart
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MetaCam CSmart provides you with professional support throughout the scanning process. Its core value lies in: Full process support: from device connection, firmware upgrade to project management and data playback, covering every step of the work. Real-time true color point cloud: You can preview the point cloud results of real colors on the spot, fundamentally avoiding omissions and misselection. Precise control: Easily complete control point collection, parameter setting, and RTK account configuration to ensure data accuracy. All of this is designed to significantly improve your productivity. Download MetaCam CSmart today and experience professional-grade scanning.
Pointscape
View and analyze large LiDAR point cloud files directly on your mobile device. Measure distances, identify issues in 3D, and generate PDF reports on-site. Supports various file formats and cloud storage integration.
- Open multi-gigabyte LiDAR point clouds
- Measure distance, area, height, and angle
- Pin findings directly on 3D scans
- Generate one-tap PDF reports
- Import from cloud storage
- Works offline
- Team collaboration and project syncing
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Open multi-gigabyte LiDAR point clouds on the iPhone or iPad already in your pocket. Measure on site, pin findings in 3D, and hand over a PDF report before you leave. Free to download, no account required. BUILT FOR THE FIELD Pointscape is the point cloud viewer for AEC: surveyors, scanning service firms, BIM and VDC teams, engineers, and contractors who do not sit at a workstation. Open the registered scan on site, check it against what you see, and record the finding where it sits. OPENS ANYTHING • E57, LAS, LAZ, COPC, and PLY, plus XYZ, PCD, BPF, CSV, and TXT • Multi-gigabyte files open without waiting for a full download • Import from Files, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, or Box • Works offline on site. Also runs on Apple silicon Macs. MEASURE AND INSPECT • Distance, area, height, and angle, with snap to point • Pin notes and issues directly on the scan in 3D • Filter by classification to isolate ground, vegetation, or buildings • Eye-Dome Lighting for crisp edges on dense scans • Color by RGB, height, intensity, or classification. Adjustable point size and shape. REPORT BEFORE YOU LEAVE • One-tap PDF report with the project address, annotated snapshots, and measurements • Works on scans that live only in the cloud, nothing to download first PROJECTS AND TEAMS • Keep every scan, report, and note for a site together in one project • Upload a project to the cloud and stream it to any device; recent files stay offline • Share projects with teammates in a workspace, synced across iPhone and iPad PLANS • Free: open and view point clouds, up to 3 projects • Pro: measurements, PDF reports, all coloring modes, classification filters, unlimited projects. 7-day free trial. • Cloud: everything in Pro plus cloud storage, streaming, offline downloads, and team workspaces Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Manage subscriptions in iOS Settings. Terms of Service: https://pointscape.ai/terms Privacy Policy: https://pointscape.ai/policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MetaCam CSmart at none against Pointscape's 10. MetaCam CSmart also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). 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. Pointscape sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. MetaCam CSmart asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MetaCam CSmart | Pointscape |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 515 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 广 蔡 | Alexey Ledovskiy |
In-app purchases
MetaCam CSmart
No in-app purchases
Pointscape
- Pointscape Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$19.991 Month
- 10 Workspace Seats (Monthly)$49.991 Month
- Pointscape Cloud (Monthly)$49.991 Month
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- 25 Workspace Seats (Monthly)$99.991 Month
- 5 Workspace Seats (Annual)$239.991 Year
- Pointscape Cloud (Annual)$399.991 Year
- 10 Workspace Seats (Annual)$399.991 Year
- Pointscape Cloud 200GB Annual$559.991 Year
- Pointscape Cloud 500GB Annual$799.991 Year
- 25 Workspace Seats (Annual)$799.991 Year
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