Comparison

Pointscape vs MTplans LiDAR Plan Point Cloud

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

Head to head
About

Pointscape

View and analyze large LiDAR point cloud files directly on your mobile device. Measure distances, identify issues in 3D, and generate PDF reports on-site. Supports various file formats and cloud storage integration.

Highlights
  • Open multi-gigabyte LiDAR point clouds
  • Measure distance, area, height, and angle
  • Pin findings directly on 3D scans
  • Generate one-tap PDF reports
  • Import from cloud storage
  • Works offline
  • Team collaboration and project syncing
Features
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Open multi-gigabyte LiDAR point clouds on the iPhone or iPad already in your pocket. Measure on site, pin findings in 3D, and hand over a PDF report before you leave. Free to download, no account required. BUILT FOR THE FIELD Pointscape is the point cloud viewer for AEC: surveyors, scanning service firms, BIM and VDC teams, engineers, and contractors who do not sit at a workstation. Open the registered scan on site, check it against what you see, and record the finding where it sits. OPENS ANYTHING • E57, LAS, LAZ, COPC, and PLY, plus XYZ, PCD, BPF, CSV, and TXT • Multi-gigabyte files open without waiting for a full download • Import from Files, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, or Box • Works offline on site. Also runs on Apple silicon Macs. MEASURE AND INSPECT • Distance, area, height, and angle, with snap to point • Pin notes and issues directly on the scan in 3D • Filter by classification to isolate ground, vegetation, or buildings • Eye-Dome Lighting for crisp edges on dense scans • Color by RGB, height, intensity, or classification. Adjustable point size and shape. REPORT BEFORE YOU LEAVE • One-tap PDF report with the project address, annotated snapshots, and measurements • Works on scans that live only in the cloud, nothing to download first PROJECTS AND TEAMS • Keep every scan, report, and note for a site together in one project • Upload a project to the cloud and stream it to any device; recent files stay offline • Share projects with teammates in a workspace, synced across iPhone and iPad PLANS • Free: open and view point clouds, up to 3 projects • Pro: measurements, PDF reports, all coloring modes, classification filters, unlimited projects. 7-day free trial. • Cloud: everything in Pro plus cloud storage, streaming, offline downloads, and team workspaces Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Manage subscriptions in iOS Settings. Terms of Service: https://pointscape.ai/terms Privacy Policy: https://pointscape.ai/policy

About

MTplans LiDAR Plan Point Cloud

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2D dimensioned plan AND pro 3D point cloud, in a single iPhone/iPad app. DXF with real technical layers, exportable E57, customizable client PDF. Building survey, new generation. I don't sell an app. I sell my experience as a self-employed building surveyor. NEW IN V2.0: FULL IPAD PRO SUPPORT Enjoy the big screen to visualize, organize and export your surveys in a layout designed for iPad: project sidebar, tool inspector, full-screen plan, natural gestures. LIDAR SCAN ROOM BY ROOM Walls, openings, furniture detected automatically. Multiple rooms assembled into a coherent global plan. Fast quantity takeoff, clean dimensioning, effortless building surveys. 3D POINT CLOUD For facades, complex interiors, strategic sections and height measurements. E57 export for your professional point cloud software. ROOM EDITOR Edit openings (type, direction, double leaf), add custom furniture (bathtub, WC, stairs, fireplace), place photos and 360 photos, take measurements. PROFESSIONAL EXPORTS • Full client PDF with customizable title block • DXF with distinct layers for your CAD software • E57 for your point cloud software • USDZ for augmented reality visualization • OBJ for your 3D software • Standalone 360 HTML virtual tour • PNG, JPEG, SVG images FOR WHOM • Building diagnosticians (energy audits, asbestos, lead) • Architects (fast preliminary design, pre-survey) • Quantity surveyors (takeoff, pricing) • Craftsmen (on-site quotes) • Real estate agents (visits, valuation) • Building contractors (quotes) • Project managers (dossier preparation) • Interior designers and home stagers FIELD HONESTY MTplans is a visual productivity tool, not a certified measuring device. iPhone/iPad LiDAR is centimeter accurate, enough for a preliminary project, a client sketch, a quick quote. For a document with legal value (certified habitable surface, regulatory diagnosis), use a certified land surveyor or diagnostician. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS No tracking. No collection. No advertising. Everything stays on your device. Optional iCloud sync, encrypted by Apple. COMPATIBLE HARDWARE • iPhone 12 Pro and later (with LiDAR): full scan • iPad Pro 11 and 13 with LiDAR (since 2020): full scan • iPad without LiDAR (Air, mini, standard): view and export only • iOS / iPadOS 17.6 minimum FREE AND PRO Scan, visualize and edit for free. Professional exports (full PDF, DXF with layers, E57, printing) require the Pro subscription. Test everything before committing. jterraplans.fr · Independent iOS studio · Made in France Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pointscape4 screens
MTplans LiDAR Plan Point Cloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pointscape at every 2 days against MTplans LiDAR Plan Point Cloud's every 9 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Pointscape sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and MTplans LiDAR Plan Point Cloud sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pointscape ships an update every 2 days, MTplans LiDAR Plan Point Cloud every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Pointscape versus MTplans LiDAR Plan Point Cloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPointscapeMTplans LiDAR Plan Point Cloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexey LedovskiyJerome Terrain

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Pointscape

Subscriptions10
  • Pointscape Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • 10 Workspace Seats (Monthly)$49.991 Month
  • Pointscape Cloud (Monthly)$49.991 Month
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  • 25 Workspace Seats (Monthly)$99.991 Month
  • 5 Workspace Seats (Annual)$239.991 Year
  • Pointscape Cloud (Annual)$399.991 Year
  • 10 Workspace Seats (Annual)$399.991 Year
  • Pointscape Cloud 200GB Annual$559.991 Year
  • Pointscape Cloud 500GB Annual$799.991 Year
  • 25 Workspace Seats (Annual)$799.991 Year
2 purchases

MTplans LiDAR Plan Point Cloud

Subscriptions2
  • MTplans Pro – Monthly$8.991 Month
  • MTplans Pro – Yearly$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Pointscape free?
Pointscape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MTplans LiDAR Plan Point Cloud free?
MTplans LiDAR Plan Point Cloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pointscape or MTplans LiDAR Plan Point Cloud have ads?
Neither Pointscape nor MTplans LiDAR Plan Point Cloud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pointscape or MTplans LiDAR Plan Point Cloud?
Pointscape ships an update every 2 days, and MTplans LiDAR Plan Point Cloud every 9 days. Most recently, Pointscape was updated on October 20, 2026 and MTplans LiDAR Plan Point Cloud on October 16, 2026.

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