Comparison

AI Scan 3D vs RoomTrace

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

Head to head
About

AI Scan 3D

Features
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AI Scan 3D turns LiDAR capture into clean 3D references for objects, rooms, and spaces. Scan real geometry, inspect coverage, export mesh files, and generate an on-device CAD JSON profile with approximate dimensions and readiness notes. All processing stays on your device. No cloud uploads, no scan collection. KEY FEATURES: LIDAR CAD ASSIST - Approximate dimensions from captured geometry - CAD readiness score and notes - On-device CAD JSON profile export REAL-TIME SCANNING - Object Mode for focused captures - Room Mode for larger spaces - Live mesh and distance guidance EXPORT FORMATS - USDZ for AR Quick Look - OBJ, STL, and PLY for 3D workflows - CAD JSON for dimension/reference handoff PRIVATE BY DESIGN - Local scan library - Local processing - No account or server upload required Requires a LiDAR-capable iPhone or iPad.

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RoomTrace

Features
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RoomTrace helps you scan rooms and keep simple floor-plan projects on your device. Use it when you are planning a move, trying furniture layouts, documenting a renovation, or just want a quick room record you can share later. With a LiDAR-capable iPhone or iPad, RoomTrace uses Apple RoomPlan to capture room geometry. In version 1.1, you can collect several room scans in one floor project, switch between the floor overview and individual rooms, rename rooms, and export clearer multi-page PDFs. Features: - Scan rooms with Apple RoomPlan - Collect several rooms in one floor project - Review 2D floor plans, room names, measurements, and project details - Save projects locally on your device - Export PDF, JSON, DXF, and USDZ when available - Share exports with the standard iOS share sheet - Optional location access to prefill a building address Privacy/local-first: Room and project data is processed locally on your device. RoomTrace has no required login, no RoomTrace cloud, no ads, no tracking, and no app cookies. Data leaves the app only when you export or share it yourself, or when you use optional system services such as location for address prefilling. Important: Scanning requires a LiDAR-capable iPhone or iPad. Results depend on the room, lighting, and scan conditions. RoomTrace is intended for planning and documentation, not certified surveying.

Screenshots

AI Scan 3D2 screens
RoomTrace3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RoomTrace at Free against AI Scan 3D's $5.99. AI Scan 3D's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

RoomTrace is free to download; AI Scan 3D costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AI Scan 3D ships an update every 9 days, RoomTrace every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
AI Scan 3D versus RoomTrace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAI Scan 3DRoomTrace
Price$5.99Free โ€” better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days โ€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size7 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlejandro Hernandez MitreLars Oertel

In-app purchases

None

AI Scan 3D

No in-app purchases

None

RoomTrace

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AI Scan 3D free?
AI Scan 3D costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is RoomTrace free?
RoomTrace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AI Scan 3D or RoomTrace have ads?
Neither AI Scan 3D nor RoomTrace shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AI Scan 3D or RoomTrace?
AI Scan 3D ships an update every 9 days, and RoomTrace every 2 months. Most recently, AI Scan 3D was updated on October 13, 2026 and RoomTrace on September 29, 2026.

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