Comparison

3D Kit vs ScanToPrint

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

Head to head
About

3D Kit

Features
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Open, explore, and inspect 3D models on your iPhone or iPad. 3D Kit is a fast, intuitive viewer built for makers, designers, engineers, and anyone who works with 3D files. Drop in an STL, OBJ, USDZ, or 3MF file and see it rendered instantly. Orbit around your model with smooth turntable controls, zoom in to inspect fine details, and get a complete breakdown โ€” triangle count, vertex count, dimensions, bounding box, file size, volume, and surface area. BUILT FOR 3D PRINTING Choose from popular printer bed presets or enter custom dimensions to see exactly how your model fits on the build plate. A floor grid gives you spatial reference, and real-time measurement overlays show width, height, and depth in millimeters โ€” so you can verify scale before you slice. Whether you are checking a downloaded file or reviewing your own design exports, 3D Kit gives you a quick, reliable way to preview models without launching a full slicer or CAD application. SEE YOUR MODEL IN THE REAL WORLD Place any 3D model into your physical environment using augmented reality. Point your camera at a flat surface, tap to place, and walk around your model as if it were sitting right in front of you. AR mode is perfect for checking the real-world size of a print, showing a design to someone who does not use CAD software, or seeing how a model looks on your desk before committing to a print. Measurements work in AR too, so you can verify dimensions while viewing the model in context. MAKE IT YOURS Customize every aspect of the viewing experience. Change the object color, floor color, sky color, grid color, grid line width, and ruler line color. Choose from camera presets โ€” front, back, left, right, top, bottom, and isometric โ€” or orbit freely to find the perfect angle. All appearance settings persist across sessions. CAPTURE AND SHARE Take high-resolution screenshots or record smooth video walkthroughs. Export to your photo library, save to Files, or share directly to any app. Video recording works in both the standard viewport and AR mode. YOUR MODEL LIBRARY Import files from the Files app, AirDrop, email attachments, or any app that shares 3D files. 3D Kit organizes your models in a built-in library with quick access to recent files. Rename, delete, and manage your collection without leaving the app. Browse the included sample models to explore what 3D Kit can do, no files required. SUPPORTED FORMATS - STL (binary and ASCII) - OBJ - USDZ - 3MF KEY FEATURES - Instant 3D model rendering with smooth orbit controls - Detailed model info: triangles, vertices, dimensions, volume, surface area, file size - Printer bed presets or custom dimensions - Real-time measurement overlays in millimeters - Augmented reality placement on any flat surface - Customizable colors for object, floor, sky, grid, and ruler lines - Camera orientation presets for standard views - Screenshot and video capture in viewport and AR modes - Built-in model library with import, rename, and delete - Sample models included to get started immediately - Designed for iPhone and iPad 3D Kit is the fastest way to go from file to visual on iOS. No account required, no cloud uploads, no waiting. Just open a file and see your model. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ScanToPrint

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ScanToPrint turns your iPhone's LiDAR sensor into a pocket 3D scanner. Capture real-world objects in seconds and export clean, print-ready models straight to your 3D printer โ€” no computer required. From keepsakes and figurines to vases and mechanical parts, ScanToPrint makes high-quality 3D capture simple. Every scan is automatically processed so it is ready to slice and print. KEY FEATURES โ€ข LiDAR 3D Scanning โ€” Use your iPhone's LiDAR sensor to capture detailed 3D scans of real-world objects. โ€ข Print-Ready Optimization โ€” Meshes are automatically processed: background removed, geometry optimized, and a flat base added for stable printing. โ€ข Real 3D Preview โ€” Inspect every model with an interactive 3D viewer showing exact dimensions on each axis. โ€ข Print Estimation โ€” See estimated volume, print time, and material weight before you start printing. โ€ข Flexible Export โ€” Export print-ready STL (Binary or ASCII) and OBJ files with your preferred coordinate system. โ€ข Scale Control โ€” Resize any model from 10 percent to 500 percent before exporting. โ€ข Project Library โ€” Keep all your scans organized with mesh details, dimensions, and file sizes. โ€ข 100% Offline & Private โ€” No account, no network, no tracking. Every scan stays on your device. Note: ScanToPrint requires a device with a LiDAR sensor (iPhone 12 Pro and later, iPad Pro 2020 and later). Start scanning the world and bring it to your 3D printer with ScanToPrint.

Screenshots

3D Kit4 screens
ScanToPrint4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScanToPrint at none against 3D Kit's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. 3D Kit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ScanToPrint asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
3D Kit versus ScanToPrint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D KitScanToPrint
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size28 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdapted Hub LLCๆ™“ ้ƒญ

In-app purchases

2 purchases

3D Kit

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Access Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Access$29.99
None

ScanToPrint

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 3D Kit free?
3D Kit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScanToPrint free?
ScanToPrint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 3D Kit or ScanToPrint have ads?
Neither 3D Kit nor ScanToPrint shows ads.

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