Comparison

STL Buddy Fast 3D Scanner App vs Chromify

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

Head to head
About

STL Buddy Fast 3D Scanner App

Transform real-world objects into 3D printable models or digital assets using your device's camera or uploaded images. Generate STL files instantly for 3D printing, AR/VR, and design projects. Offers essential tools for cleanup and repair.

Highlights
  • 3D object scanning with guided capture
  • AI reconstruction from images
  • Instant STL export for 3D printing
  • 3D model editing and cleanup
  • Multiple export formats (STL, OBJ, GLB, FBX)
  • On-device and cloud-assisted processing
Features
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STL Buddy – Free 3D Scanner App & Instant STL Generator Turn anything around you into a 3D‑printable model in minutes. STL Buddy is a free 3D scanner app that lets you scan real‑world objects or upload photos/images and convert them into 3D STL files ready for 3D printing, games, AR/VR, and design. –––––––––––––––– WHAT STL BUDDY DOES –––––––––––––––– • Scan in 3D Use your iPhone or iPad camera to capture objects from multiple angles. Follow the on‑screen guide to walk around your object, just like in apps such as Qlone, Niantic Scaniverse, MagiScan, Abound, and Pixel 3D. • Image / Photo to 3D Upload a single image or a set of photos and let STL Buddy reconstruct a detailed 3D model using AI – perfect for quick concepts, product previews, and reference models. • Instant STL for 3D Printing Export STL in one tap, ready for Cura, PrusaSlicer, Bambu Studio, Lychee, Simplify3D, and more. The pipeline focuses on watertight, print‑ready meshes. • Modern “Metascan” & Gaussian‑Inspired Tech STL Buddy uses a modern reconstruction pipeline inspired by metascan‑style multi‑view capture and gaussian‑like techniques to better preserve detail, shape, and lighting. Capture fidelity comparable to 3D scanner apps like Niantic Scaniverse, MagiScan, Abound, Qlone, and Pixel 3D, but tuned for STL output. –––––––––––––––– CORE FEATURES –––––––––––––––– • 3D Object Scanning Guided capture from all angles Works with just your camera – no extra hardware On‑device and cloud‑assisted processing • AI 3D Reconstruction From images, screenshots, or photo sets Automatically builds a mesh with texture Great for fast asset creation and prototyping • 3D Editing & Cleanup Crop and trim unwanted geometry Smooth or sharpen details Auto hole‑filling and mesh repair Set real‑world scale for accurate prints Re‑orient models to sit flat on the print bed • Export Formats STL (3D printing focus) OBJ, GLB/GLTF, FBX Compatible with Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, Unity, Unreal, Fusion 360 (via mesh), and more –––––––––––––––– FREE VERSION –––––––––––––––– STL Buddy is a free 3D scanner app that includes: • Free scans each day • Free STL exports for core projects • Standard‑resolution models • Essential cleanup and repair tools No complicated setup. Open the app, scan or upload, and export your STL. –––––––––––––––– STL BUDDY PRO –––––––––––––––– Upgrade to STL Buddy Pro for power users and professionals: • Unlimited scans and exports • Higher‑resolution models with more detail • Faster, priority processing • Advanced tools for decimation, hollowing, precise scaling, and enhanced repair • Batch import from your gallery, drone, or DSLR photo sets Ideal for: • Makers and 3D printing shops • Product designers and e‑commerce • 3D artists, game devs, AR/VR creators • Educators and STEM programs –––––––––––––––– BUILT FOR 3D PRINTING & BEYOND –––––––––––––––– Use STL Buddy to: • Scan minis, props, parts, and collectibles • Capture real products for online 3D/AR display • Create game and XR assets from real objects • Teach 3D scanning and digital fabrication Tried Qlone, Niantic Scaniverse, MagiScan, Abound, or Pixel 3D? STL Buddy is the focused STL and 3D printing companion you’ve been missing. Scan it. Convert it. Print it. Download STL Buddy now – your free 3D scanner app for instant, print‑ready STL files. Privacy Policy - https://sites.google.com/aaya.ai/stlbuddy-privacy Terms and Conditions - https://sites.google.com/aaya.ai/stlbuddy-terms

About

Chromify

Features
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Chromify turns your iPhone or iPad into a real-time visual effects camera for spatial, depth-aware, and retro-futuristic video creation. Use your camera, depth data, LiDAR-supported features, and on-device rendering to transform everyday spaces into neon geometry, point clouds, topographic contours, synthwave wireframes, and person-aware voxel effects. Whether you are exploring scanning-inspired aesthetics, AR concepts, or generative video looks, Chromify gives you precise creative controls without a complex editing workflow. Requirements: A LiDAR-capable iPhone or iPad (e.g., iPhone 12 Pro or later) Terms of Use: https://chromify.space/ChromifyTermsOfUse.html Privacy Policy: https://chromify.space/ChromifyPrivacyPolicy.html

Screenshots

STL Buddy Fast 3D Scanner App3 screens
Chromify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: STL Buddy Fast 3D Scanner App at 15.1 against Chromify's 18.0. 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 Buddy Fast 3D Scanner App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Chromify sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
STL Buddy Fast 3D Scanner App versus Chromify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTL Buddy Fast 3D Scanner AppChromify
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (52 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings52 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeneration Aaya LLCMATEUSZ SAMIEC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

STL Buddy Fast 3D Scanner App

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Premium Annual$29.991 Year
1 purchases

Chromify

Subscriptions1
  • Chromify FX - Annual Plan$0.991 Year

Questions

Is STL Buddy Fast 3D Scanner App free?
STL Buddy Fast 3D Scanner App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chromify free?
Chromify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do STL Buddy Fast 3D Scanner App or Chromify have ads?
Neither STL Buddy Fast 3D Scanner App nor Chromify shows ads.

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