Comparison

Banana Scale vs Scanner3D

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

Head to head
About

Banana Scale

Features
Read full description

Banana Scale is mainly designed to understand the scale of items based on a single photo. No online connectivity required, just a ArUco code in the image you took (available for free download). The size of the marker is predefined, so you have a precise measure of physical dimension per pixel at the location of the Marker. Utilizing basic photogrammetry, relying on the focal length of your image from the exif camera data being correct, we can place a 3D gizmo with X,Y and Z scaled arms into the image and do some volumetric measurements. Placing multiple ArUco codes in the same scene also allows measuring distance between the markers. Results can be stored or shared as images or forwarded to our Containd App for inventarizing the measured item. The app and the code downloads are free, work without online connection and don't require an account or login. It's a very limited niche case and requires printing a marker. But it gives you a robust way of adding scale to any photo you take without requiring an XR engine or video recording. [Features] • Add (measurement unit) per pixel scale to any single photo by placing a physical 3D marker in the scene. • Add x/y/z scale bars/ measurement bars. • Measure marker distance. • Estimate item dimensions and volume. • Processing 100% on device, no online connection required. • No in app purchase or other hidden costs • No tracking or advertising. Let me know if it is of any use for you!

About

Scanner3D

Read full description

Scanner3D captures 3D point clouds using your iPhone's LiDAR sensor. Capture depth, RGB, camera pose, and confidence maps, then export scans as zip files for use in robotics, 3D printing, and visualization. Features: - Real-time depth heatmap preview at 60fps - Capture depth (256x192), RGB (1920x1440), intrinsics, and camera pose - Save and manage multiple scan sessions in the Library - Export scans as zip files via the Files app - ArUco marker generation for camera-to-robot calibration Requires iPhone 12 Pro or newer with LiDAR sensor.

Screenshots

Banana Scale4 screens
Scanner3D3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Banana Scale at daily against Scanner3D's every 2 weeks. Banana Scale also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.5). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Banana Scale ships an update daily, Scanner3D every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Banana Scale versus Scanner3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBanana ScaleScanner3D
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNext Level Order Engineering UG (haftungsbeschrankt)Danqing Zhang

In-app purchases

None

Banana Scale

No in-app purchases

None

Scanner3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Banana Scale free?
Banana Scale is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scanner3D free?
Scanner3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Banana Scale or Scanner3D have ads?
Neither Banana Scale nor Scanner3D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Banana Scale or Scanner3D?
Banana Scale ships an update daily, and Scanner3D every 2 weeks. Most recently, Banana Scale was updated on September 16, 2026 and Scanner3D on September 8, 2026.

Other comparisons