Comparison

Gaussian SplatKing vs Scantic

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

Head to head
About

Gaussian SplatKing

Capture high-quality input data for Gaussian splatting and radiance field workflows. Features simultaneous dual-lens capture, LiDAR mode with native COLMAP export, and manual camera controls for precise adjustments.

Highlights
  • Dual-lens capture (wide + ultra-wide)
  • 4K/30 HEVC video
  • LiDAR mode with ARKit depth
  • Manual camera controls (ISO, shutter, WB, exposure)
  • COLMAP export on-device
  • Structured splatpack.json export
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Gaussian SplatKing is a capture app for Gaussian splatting and radiance field reconstruction. It produces reconstruction-ready input data for any downstream pipeline and, for LiDAR captures, refines camera poses and trains a Gaussian splat on the device. Capture • Photo and video fire the 0.5x ultra-wide and 1x wide lenses simultaneously. A single-lens (1x) option, with RAW (DNG) photo capture, is available in Settings. • LiDAR mode pairs ARKit depth with the 1x wide lens, writes native COLMAP files (cameras, images, sparse points) on-device, and shows the point cloud as it accumulates. • 4K/30 HEVC video with Standard and Max Fidelity modes; optional undistorted video exports. • Auto photo cadence for walk-through capture, with a selectable interval. • Manual controls applied to both lenses: ISO, shutter speed or shutter angle, white balance, exposure, AF Lock, manual focus distance, tap-to-focus; a minimum shutter speed. • Optional capture location metadata, off by default. • iPhone and iPad. Process • Pose refinement: after a LiDAR capture, camera poses are refined on-device (feature matching and bundle adjustment) and recorded in the export. Free for everyone. • Train Splat (SplatKing Pro): train a Gaussian splat from a refined LiDAR capture on the device. No upload, no account. Output is an .spz file with an in-app viewer. Export • Every capture is a zip with media, metadata, COLMAP files where applicable, and splatpack.json, shared through the Files app or the share sheet to any pipeline. • Session quality summaries and per-file quality flags. SplatKing Pro is a one-time purchase that adds focus peaking, an RGB histogram, capture presets, the capture-interval selector, and on-device training. Everything that is free today stays free, and Pro never changes free capture quality. Analytics are anonymous and, in regions that require consent, off unless you opt in. Capture content never leaves the device unless you share it.

About

Scantic

Transform your iPhone into a powerful 3D scanner. Capture rooms, objects, or environments and create interactive 3D models directly on your device without needing cloud processing or an account. Inspect and navigate your creations privately.

Highlights
  • 3D scanning with iPhone camera
  • On-device Gaussian Splat generation
  • Interactive 3D scene inspection
  • Private captures stored locally
  • Fast experimentation and documentation
Features
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Scantic turns your iPhone into a fast 3D scanning tool. Capture a room, object, or environment and generate an interactive 3D Gaussian Splat directly on your device. The complete reconstruction process runs on the iPhone, without requiring cloud processing or an account. With Scantic you can: • Capture scenes using your iPhone camera • Generate detailed 3D Gaussian Splats • Process scans directly on-device • Inspect and navigate the reconstructed scene in 3D • Keep your captures private on your device Scantic is designed for fast experimentation, visual documentation, creative projects, spatial capture, and anyone interested in turning real-world scenes into interactive 3D content. For best results, move slowly around the subject, keep it well lit, and capture it from multiple angles.

Screenshots

Gaussian SplatKing4 screens
Scantic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Scantic at 5.0 against Gaussian SplatKing's 4.3. Scantic also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). Gaussian SplatKing's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (12 vs 3). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Gaussian SplatKing sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Scantic asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scantic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Gaussian SplatKing's written reviews are positive against 100% of Scantic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gaussian SplatKing ships an update every 4 days, Scantic every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Gaussian SplatKing versus Scantic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGaussian SplatKingScantic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (12 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMICHAEL DORAN RUBLOFFSEBASTIAN BEYER

Customer experience

Gaussian SplatKing

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Scantic

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Gaussian SplatKing

One-time4
  • Coffee Tip$4.99
  • Lunch Tip$14.99
  • SplatKing Pro$19.99
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  • Dinner Tip$49.99
None

Scantic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gaussian SplatKing free?
Gaussian SplatKing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scantic free?
Scantic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gaussian SplatKing or Scantic?
Scantic is rated higher. Gaussian SplatKing averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Scantic averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Gaussian SplatKing or Scantic have ads?
Neither Gaussian SplatKing nor Scantic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gaussian SplatKing or Scantic?
Gaussian SplatKing ships an update every 4 days, and Scantic every 2 weeks. Most recently, Gaussian SplatKing was updated on November 5, 2026 and Scantic on October 31, 2026.

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