3DScan vs 3D Factory
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
3DScan
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3DScan turns your iPhone or iPad into a powerful 3D scanner – for rooms, objects, and everything in between. Whether you're planning furniture, need a model for 3D printing, or want to digitize your home: 3DScan offers several capture methods, real post-processing, and export to all common 3D formats. SCAN METHODS FOR EVERY DEVICE • LiDAR scan (room & object) – highest precision on iPhone Pro and iPad Pro models with a LiDAR sensor • Photo scan (photogrammetry) – creates 3D models from multiple photos, even without LiDAR • SloMo video scan – simply circle the object with the slow-motion camera, no LiDAR needed • Room detection – automatically detects walls, windows, and doors and displays them in color For devices without LiDAR, the built-in QR marker calibration makes sure your models are still scaled to their real size. POST-PROCESSING RIGHT IN THE APP • Find holes in the model, review them in a list sorted by size, and close them selectively – an arrow shows you the exact position in the 3D model • Red pen to remove unwanted areas • Selectively hide colors from the scan (e.g. background or tabletop) • Axis system, wireframe view, statistics, and adjustable lighting in the integrated 3D viewer EXPORT IN ALL COMMON FORMATS Free: STL, OBJ, and USDZ – ready for 3D printing, AR preview, or further processing in CAD programs. Optional one-time purchase: STEP and PLY for professional CAD workflows. FOR SMART HOME USERS Scan a room and then mark the position of your devices directly in the 3D model – ideal for a true 3D floor plan in your Home Assistant dashboard. MULTILINGUAL & CROSS-PLATFORM 3DScan is available in German, English, Spanish, French, and Arabic and runs on iPhone/iPad as well as on the Mac (photogrammetry). 3DScan is free to use. Individual extra features (e.g. STEP/PLY export or more than 3 ignored colors per object) are available as a one-time purchase per object – no subscription, no obligation. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
3D Factory
Transform physical objects into high-quality 3D models for various digital projects. Create detailed scans of objects, rooms, and large areas, with options for AR preview and export. Ideal for designers, architects, and content creators.
- Object capture using photogrammetry
- Room and area scanning for floor plans
- LiDAR integration and on-device processing
- Export raw images and 3D model files
- Augmented reality preview
- iCloud sync across devices
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Bring your ideas to life with 3D Factory's cutting-edge object capture technology. Quickly transform physical objects into high-quality 3D models that you can use across a variety of digital projects. Whether you're a seasoned designer or a creative beginner, 3D Factory empowers you to explore the world of 3D modeling with unparalleled ease and precision. Stop settling for flat, lifeless visuals - unlock a new dimension of creativity and immersion with 3D Factory. • OBJECT CAPTURE: Uses photogrammetry to turn a series of real-world photographs into lifelike, detailed 3D models directly on supported devices. Uses advance technology such as LiDAR Integration and On-Device Processing. • ROOM PLAN: Create accurate 3D floor plans and room models in real time, ideal for Interior design, Real state and Architecture. Including distance data in cm (coming soon). • AREA CAPTURE: Scan nature, large physical spaces, hallways, and uneven outdoor terrain. Brush to "paint" details into the spatial scan as you move. Ideal for spatial applications such as large environments for Apple glasses and Vision Pro. • RAW IMAGES EXPORT: Downloads the original, unprocessed capture files in HD and zips them to a folder ready for Export. Includes: such as keyframe images, depth data, and tracking information. Compatible with Reality Composer Pro on Mac with resolution up to 8K (8064 x 6048 pixels) depending on your device. Made for pros: ideal for game studios, movie producers, AI generators and AR content. Features: • Effortlessly create stunning 3D models for AR, gaming, 3D printing, E-Commerce and more • Capture real-world objects in 3D using your iPhone or iPad's camera • Capture rooms and close spaces with Room Scan • Capture exteriors, nature and large areas with Area Scan • Preview your creations in augmented reality or object mode • Build a personalized 3D library and share with your favorite apps • Choose the Scanner Quality: 1-3 passes • Format support: .usd, .usdz, .reality, .obj, .stl • Tags for each models • iCloud sync for iPhone, iPad and Mac ABOUT SUBSCRIPTIONS 3D Factory offers auto-renewable subscriptions: - 1 year (Gold) | 3 month (Silver) | 1 month (Bronze) subscriptions* * Unlock Unlimited Scans and 3D model entries • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. • Terms of use: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/68e330a5-421c-48b7-bd7d-63fc55ab6536 • Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/4582beda-8b26-4189-8875-f363e52fda3a
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: 3D Factory at none against 3DScan's shown. 3DScan's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support 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
Both are free to download. 3DScan sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and 3D Factory sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
3DScan ships an update every 10 days, 3D Factory every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 3DScan | 3D Factory |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maximilian Benchieb | Chrystian Enriquez |
In-app purchases
3DScan
- Mehr Farben ignorieren$0.99
- STEP & PLY Export$0.99
3D Factory
- Bronze Member7 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Silver Member7 Days trial$17.993 Months
- Golden Member7 Days trial$49.991 Year









