Comparison

Draw2Print 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

Draw2Print

Features
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Turn kidsโ€™ drawings into real 3D objects. Draw a simple sketch and instantly convert it into a 3D model. Export STL files and bring your ideas to life with a 3D printer โ€” no CAD skills required. A fun introduction to creativity, making, and 3D printing.

About

ScanToPrint

Features
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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

Draw2Print4 screens
ScanToPrint4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Draw2Print at 13.0 against ScanToPrint's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 4 level
Draw2Print versus ScanToPrint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDraw2PrintScanToPrint
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size20 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJING YANGๆ™“ ้ƒญ

In-app purchases

None

Draw2Print

No in-app purchases

None

ScanToPrint

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Draw2Print free?
Draw2Print is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScanToPrint free?
ScanToPrint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Draw2Print or ScanToPrint have ads?
Neither Draw2Print nor ScanToPrint shows ads.

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