Comparison

ScanDim vs ROLAVIScan

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

Head to head
About

ScanDim

Features
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ScanDim transforms your iPhone into a professional 3D measurement tool. Using advanced AI-powered photogrammetry, capture precise dimensions of any object with just a few photos. Key Features: AI Photogrammetry: Take 12 photos around an object, and our AI analyzes the geometry to calculate accurate dimensions Interactive 3D Viewer: Visualize your scans as point clouds with smooth rotation and zoom controls Precise Measurements: Get length, width, height, volume, and surface area calculations Multiple Export Formats: Export your 3D data as PLY or OBJ files for use in other applications Measurement History: Save and organize all your scans for easy reference Dark Mode Design: Beautiful dark interface optimized for extended use Perfect for: Interior designers measuring furniture and spaces Online sellers documenting product dimensions DIY enthusiasts planning projects Architects and engineers doing quick field measurements Anyone who needs accurate object measurements How it works: Open the camera and start a photogrammetry session Walk around the object taking photos at 30-degree intervals Our AI processes your photos and generates a 3D point cloud View measurements, rotate the 3D model, and export your data No LiDAR required - ScanDim works on all iPhones using advanced AI vision technology.

About

ROLAVIScan

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ROLAVIScan is a professional field application for GNSS surveying, RTK positioning, LiDAR scanning, augmented reality, terrestrial photogrammetry and geospatial project management on iPhone and iPad. Built for surveyors, engineers, construction professionals, geodesists and field teams, ROLAVIScan brings capture, stakeout, measurement, reconstruction and visualization tools into one mobile workflow. GNSS AND RTK • Connect supported ROLAVI, SparkPNT TX2, DataGNSS NANO RTK and UM980 Bluetooth receivers • Use NTRIP corrections for RTK positioning • Connect external NMEA sources through TCP • Use iPhone GPS as an approximate SINGLE-position source • View solution status, satellites used and visible, skyplot, signal bars, HDOP, VDOP, correction age and accuracy • Record raw GNSS data with supported ROLAVI receivers SURVEYING • Capture survey points with names, codes and instrument height • Perform point stakeout and review distances and direction • Apply geoid models and Grid Shift corrections • Import and export CSV survey data • Display DXF, KML, KMZ, SHP ZIP and WMS layers • Work with LandXML terrain surfaces and georeferenced raster data • Organize survey points, photos, point clouds and exports by project LIDAR AND POINT CLOUDS • Capture color point clouds and mesh data on compatible LiDAR devices • Preview, process and manage field scans • Export professional point-cloud and 3D formats for further processing AUGMENTED REALITY • Visualize and stake out georeferenced points in AR • Measure AR points, polylines and polygons • Place ROLAVIAR models • Create and inspect AR pipelines and AR polygons • Use shared GNSS/AR calibration for geospatial visualization PHOTOGRAMMETRY AND 3D • Capture georeferenced photo sets • Process on-device photogrammetry projects • Preview and export reconstructed models, including USDZ workflows • Generate georeferenced 3D Gaussian Splatting projects • Export Gaussian models and colored LAS point clouds ROLAVISCAN PRO ROLAVIScan Pro is a single auto-renewable subscription that unlocks the complete compatible workflow, including supported non-ROLAVI Bluetooth receivers, iPhone GPS, TCP NMEA, Surveying, AR, Camera–LiDAR, Photogrammetry and 3D Gaussian Splatting. Monthly and annual plans are available. The subscription title, duration, included services and localized price are displayed before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account after confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in Apple Account settings. Restore Purchases is available inside the app. Some functions require compatible GNSS hardware, a LiDAR-equipped Apple device, internet access for NTRIP or sufficient device storage and processing capacity. Privacy Policy: https://rolavignss.github.io/rolaviscan-privacy/ Terms of Use — Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ScanDim3 screens
ROLAVIScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScanDim at none against ROLAVIScan's 5. ScanDim also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). 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. ROLAVIScan sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. ScanDim asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
ScanDim versus ROLAVIScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanDimROLAVIScan
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrederic Arnaud-MeyerMarco Herrera

In-app purchases

None

ScanDim

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

ROLAVIScan

Subscriptions4
  • GNSS Pro Monthly$29.991 Month
  • ROLAVIScan Pro Monthly$49.991 Month
  • GNSS Pro Annual$199.991 Year
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  • ROLAVIScan Pro Annual$499.991 Year
One-time1
  • Activation Pro$99.99

Questions

Is ScanDim free?
ScanDim is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ROLAVIScan free?
ROLAVIScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ScanDim or ROLAVIScan have ads?
Neither ScanDim nor ROLAVIScan shows ads.

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