Comparison

Scanner3D vs CoilTrail

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

Head to head
About

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.

About

CoilTrail

This app helps metal detectorists log their finds and map their search areas. It records your route, logs treasure locations with photos and depth, and offers advanced mapping features. Analyze your findings and equipment performance to improve your treasure hunting success.

Highlights
  • GPS route tracking
  • Log finds with photos and depth
  • 3D LiDAR and Hillshade maps
  • Advanced soil and topography maps
  • Distance and area measuring tools
  • Metal detecting logbook and stats
  • Landowner permission logging
  • Export findings to CSV/PDF
Features
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Welcome to CoilTrail, the ultimate metal detector log and relic hunting app. Whether you are a weekend hobbyist or a seasoned professional, this complete metal detecting diary is your essential tool for GPS treasure hunting. Stop relying on your memory and start mapping your success! - Detectorist's Route Tracker Never search the same empty ground twice! Our smart GPS tracker records your exact walking path while you swing. Simply keep the app open or use our handy screen-awake feature, and save your sweeping routes directly to the map. - Detector Finds Map & Treasure Find Recorder Log every coin, relic, and piece of jewelry exactly where you dug it. Add photos, depth, and custom color pins to build your personal detector finds map. Categorize your trips into folders for easy browsing. - 3D Showcase & Augmented Reality (Pro/Cloud) Bring your finds to life! Inspect your treasures in a 3D vitrine, easily remove photo backgrounds, or import true 3D models (.glb/.gltf). Use the AR view to explore your saved finds directly through your camera in the real world. - 3D LiDAR & Hillshade Maps (Pro) Uncover hidden terrain features like old riverbeds, sunken paths, and ancient foundations. Access global high-resolution 3D LiDAR and Hillshade maps. Use the interactive opacity slider to blend the 3D shadows perfectly with your base map! - Advanced Soil Maps & Topography (Pro) Identify the best grounds for old settlements! Access dynamic USGS geological maps in the United States and GTK soil maps in Finland to analyze ground types (sand, clay, bedrock) directly under your feet. - Distance & Area Measuring Tools (Pro) Measure exact distances and field areas directly on the map. Perfect for planning your search grids and estimating the size of potential hunting grounds before you walk. - Metal Detecting Logbook & Stats (Pro) Keep a detailed history of your equipment and target ID statistics. The perfect coinshooting journal for analyzing which detector, coil, and settings work best for specific items. - Landowner Permissions (Pro) Easily save landowner contact details and permission boundaries directly on the map. Always know whose land you are on and who to call. - Cloud Sync & Desktop Web Access (Cloud) Back up your entire collection—including photos, routes, folders, and landowner notes—securely to the cloud. Seamlessly restore your data when switching phones, and plan your next hunts or browse your finds on a big screen using the CoilTrail Web version on your computer! - Export & Backup (Pro) Export your finding reports and session data to CSV or JSON files. Keep your valuable personal data safe with easy backup options. Turn your smartphone into the most powerful relic hunting app available. Download CoilTrail today and start building your personal treasure map! Terms of Use (EULA) & Privacy Policy: https://coiltrail.com/tietosuoja

Screenshots

Scanner3D3 screens
CoilTrail4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scanner3D at none against CoilTrail's 3. CoilTrail's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). On price, update cadence and ads 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. CoilTrail sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Scanner3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scanner3D ships an update every 2 weeks, CoilTrail weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Scanner3D versus CoilTrail: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanner3DCoilTrail
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDanqing ZhangANTTI-PEKKA DAVIDSSON

In-app purchases

None

Scanner3D

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

CoilTrail

Subscriptions3
  • CoilTrail Pro monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • CoilTrail Cloud & Web$4.991 Month
  • CoilTrail Pro Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Scanner3D free?
Scanner3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CoilTrail free?
CoilTrail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scanner3D or CoilTrail have ads?
Neither Scanner3D nor CoilTrail shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scanner3D or CoilTrail?
Scanner3D ships an update every 2 weeks, and CoilTrail weekly. Most recently, Scanner3D was updated on October 26, 2026 and CoilTrail on October 25, 2026.

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