Banana Scale vs Scanner3D
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Banana Scale
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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!
Scanner3D
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Banana Scale ships an update daily, Scanner3D every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Banana Scale | Scanner3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Next Level Order Engineering UG (haftungsbeschrankt) | Danqing Zhang |
In-app purchases
Banana Scale
No in-app purchases
Scanner3D
No in-app purchases
Questions
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