Comparison

MarsBrowser vs Scanveyor

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

Head to head
About

MarsBrowser

A fast and private web browser offering built-in ad and tracker blocking. It features optional AI tools for summarizing and explaining web pages, along with flexible tab organization using 'Spaces' and split view.

Highlights
  • Built-in ad and tracker blocking
  • Optional AI tools for page summarization
  • Flexible tab organization with Spaces
  • Split view and multiple windows
  • On-device content blocking
  • Private tabs and download saving
Features
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Mars is a fast, focused browser with powerful protection, flexible tab organization, and optional AI tools built around the page you are viewing. CLEANER BROWSING Built-in blocking helps stop ads, trackers, popups, and supported video ads without an extra extension. AI BESIDE THE PAGE Optional AI tools can summarize, explain, and help with the page you are viewing. Features are used only when you invoke them and may require an eligible Mars plan. ROOM FOR EVERY MISSION Keep work, research, and play separate with Spaces. On larger screens, use split view and multiple windows to keep related pages together. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Browse without a Mars account. Content blocking runs on-device, and your browsing history is stored locally by default. MORE OF THE WEB Save downloads, use private tabs, and choose your preferred search engine. SUBSCRIPTIONS AND TERMS Some features require an optional monthly Mars subscription. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel them in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://marbrowser.com/privacy - Support URL: https://marbrowser.com/support - Marketing URL (optional): https://marbrowser.com

About

Scanveyor

This app transforms LiDAR-equipped devices into professional surveying tools. It generates accurate 3D models, floor plans, and performs detailed heat load calculations for engineers and architects. Users can also sketch directly on digital graph paper and organize projects efficiently.

Highlights
  • LiDAR-based 3D room scanning
  • Automatic detection of walls, doors, windows
  • True-to-scale floor plan generation
  • Vector PDF and DXF export for CAD software
  • Full-envelope heat load calculations
  • Digital sketching with ruler and grid snapping
  • Project organization with folders and notes
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Scanveyor turns your LiDAR-equipped iPhone or iPad into a complete field survey tool for engineers, architects, contractors, and more. Walk through a room with Apple's LiDAR scanner, and Scanveyor builds an accurate 3D model of the space, automatically detecting walls, doors, windows, and elevation changes like stairs. FROM SCAN TO FLOOR PLAN Every scan is converted into a true-to-scale, color-coded floor plan you can export as a vector PDF or an ASCII DXF file that opens directly in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, or other CAD software. Classify each wall as exterior, party wall, or partition, and note unfinished construction like exposed studs or masonry right from your phone. FULL HEAT LOAD CALCULATIONS Scanveyor includes a full-envelope, orientation-aware heat load engine that goes beyond a quick estimate: transmission loads from scanned wall, window, and door areas, orientation-based solar gain, roof/ceiling and floor/slab loads, infiltration with real psychrometric latent-load math, duct losses, and internal gains. Get sensible and latent breakdowns, design heating and cooling airflow (CFM), and a full results history for every calculation you run. These results are an engineering estimate, not a certified Manual J or Manual S computation, and should be verified by a licensed professional before being used for equipment sizing, permitting, or construction decisions. DIGITAL SKETCHING Sketch directly on digital 1/8" or 1/4" scale graph paper for each floor, with grid snapping, a ruler tool, typed exact measurements, pen and highlighter tools with custom colors, and multi-page support. Export any sketch page as a PDF. BUILT FOR THE FIELD Organize projects into folders and buildings, attach reference photos and notes to any scan, switch between US and Metric units anywhere in the app, and back up your data to your own iCloud Drive. Export a full project as a shareable file to move it to another device. Scanveyor requires a LiDAR-equipped device: iPhone 12 Pro or later Pro model, or iPad Pro (2020 or later). SUBSCRIPTION Browsing your folders and viewing existing data is free. Creating new folders, buildings, and scans, and using the sketch, wall classification, and heat load calculation tools, requires a Scanveyor subscription: - Monthly: $9.99/month - Yearly: $89.99/year Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings after purchase. Scanveyor's heat load calculations are engineering estimates based on scanned geometry and user-entered construction details, in the spirit of ASHRAE Fundamentals and ACCA Manual J methodology, but do not reproduce either body's copyrighted latitude/month/hour tables and do not check results against any adopted building code. Have all results verified by a licensed professional before using them for design, permitting, equipment sizing, or construction decisions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MarsBrowser4 screens
Scanveyor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Scanveyor at 5.0 against MarsBrowser's 4.8. On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. MarsBrowser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Scanveyor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scanveyor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MarsBrowser ships an update every 2 days, Scanveyor every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
MarsBrowser versus Scanveyor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarsBrowserScanveyor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size227 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKeyDataAIMichelangelo Borgesi

Customer experience

MarsBrowser

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Scanveyor

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MarsBrowser

Subscriptions2
  • Basic$0.991 Month
  • Mars Live$19.991 Month
2 purchases

Scanveyor

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$89.991 Year

Questions

Is MarsBrowser free?
MarsBrowser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scanveyor free?
Scanveyor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MarsBrowser or Scanveyor?
Scanveyor is rated higher. MarsBrowser averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Scanveyor averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do MarsBrowser or Scanveyor have ads?
Neither MarsBrowser nor Scanveyor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MarsBrowser or Scanveyor?
MarsBrowser ships an update every 2 days, and Scanveyor every 3 days. Most recently, MarsBrowser was updated on October 31, 2026 and Scanveyor on October 31, 2026.

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