Comparison

Analyze3DPro vs PointAnimate

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

Head to head
About

Analyze3DPro

Features
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Analyze3D Pro is your all-in-one tool for 3D models: view, analyze, repair, and convert — on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. STL, OBJ, and USDZ files aren't just displayed in a viewer — they're measured, checked, and repaired right on the spot when needed. GEOMETRY ANALYSIS – Automatically calculate volume, surface area, center of mass, and bounding box – Material weight for steel, aluminum, and other materials right in the viewer – Select individual faces and measure their exact size MEASUREMENT TOOLS – Distance between two points – Angle between two faces – Edge lengths directly on the model DETECT & REPAIR HOLES Built for messy 3D scans: Analyze3D Pro automatically finds open holes in the mesh, highlights them in color in the viewer, and repairs your model — single holes or all at once, cleanly closed with triangulated mesh. 3D ANNOTATIONS Place text markers anywhere on your model's surface — move, rotate, and scale them with a gesture. FORMAT CONVERTER — LOCAL, NO SERVER Convert your models to STEP, OBJ, STL, or PLY right on your device. The first 3 conversions are free, then €1 per conversion, or convert unlimited with "1 Year Unlimited" (€4.99/year). The subscription renews automatically for 1 year unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://analyze3dpro.free.site.pro/Datenschutz/ DISPLAY MODES – Shaded, wireframe, and edge views – Isometric, front, and top view with one tap – 360° rotation and automatic fit-to-view EXPORT & DOCUMENTATION – PDF report with all analysis values – Screenshots directly from the viewer – Export and share STL, STEP, OBJ, and PLY Whether you're a designer, 3D printing enthusiast, engineer, or scanning professional: Analyze3D Pro brings professional CAD analysis and model repair to your iPhone, iPad, and Mac — fast and offline-capable.

About

PointAnimate

Visualize 3D point cloud scans with built-in animation presets. Create motion graphics and visual effects directly on your mobile device, supporting various file formats. Ideal for bringing scanned data to life with dynamic visual styles.

Highlights
  • 3D point cloud visualization
  • Built-in animation presets
  • Motion graphics creation
  • Supports OBJ, PLY, LAZ, LAS, XYZ formats
  • RGB color support
  • Export to Files app
Features
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PointAnimate is a creative point cloud viewer, editor, and VFX tool for turning 3D scans into animated digital artwork. Load a point cloud and transform it into dynamic motion graphics with flowing, swirling, distorted, and experimental effects. Designed for visual creators, PointAnimate makes it easy to explore point clouds not just as scans, but as a source for generative visuals, particle animation, and VJ-style content. Alongside its visual effects, PointAnimate includes practical editing tools to clean, prepare, and shape your point clouds before bringing them to life. Features Viewer + Editor - View point clouds in 3D (PLY, XYZ, PTS, FBX, LAS, LAZ, E57, FBX and OBJ) - Crop and segment point clouds - Remove noise and outliers - Measure distances - Export and continue working with your creations Animation + VFX - Choose from a range of built-in point cloud animations and VFX - Fine-tune each effect with its own settings and controls - Transform points into different visual styles, including lines, contours, and vein-like structures - Rotate and reposition the point cloud to shape the final visual - Save your favorite settings as presets for quick reuse - POPs (Point Operators) on GPU - New: Stream your visuals over NDI to TouchDesigner, Resolume, OBS, and other VJ software for performance and processing. AR + Live Point Cloud - Bring point cloud visuals into augmented reality - Experiment with live AR and slit-scan-inspired effects Whether you are experimenting with point cloud art, building VJ visuals, or exploring new ways to animate 3D scans, PointAnimate gives you a unique way to create with particles and depth.

Screenshots

Analyze3DPro4 screens
PointAnimate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PointAnimate at none against Analyze3DPro's shown. Analyze3DPro's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Analyze3DPro versus PointAnimate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnalyze3DProPointAnimate
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB118 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaximilian BenchiebKnoet Studio

In-app purchases

None

Analyze3DPro

No in-app purchases

None

PointAnimate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Analyze3DPro free?
Analyze3DPro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PointAnimate free?
PointAnimate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Analyze3DPro or PointAnimate have ads?
Analyze3DPro shows ads; PointAnimate does not.
Which is updated more often, Analyze3DPro or PointAnimate?
Analyze3DPro ships an update monthly, and PointAnimate monthly. Most recently, Analyze3DPro was updated on October 19, 2026 and PointAnimate on October 24, 2026.

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