Scanner3D vs ShineBoard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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.
ShineBoard
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Make every message shine across your screen. ShineBoard is a clean, flexible display app that turns your phone into a full-screen LED marquee, handwritten sign, and portable message board. Whether you are cheering at a concert, welcoming someone at the airport, guiding customers in a shop, communicating silently in a meeting, or sketching a quick idea, ShineBoard helps your message stay bright, clear, and easy to see. Key Features: Keyboard Text & Freehand Drawing β’ Text mode: Customize font size, weight, layout, and vivid neon-style colors. β’ Handwriting mode: Use a responsive drawing board with adjustable stroke width, undo, redo, and freehand doodles for one-of-a-kind signs. Smooth Marquee Motion β’ Powered by a native UI rendering engine for fluid 60/120 fps scrolling. β’ Adjust scrolling speed from 3 to 60 seconds per loop. β’ Switch scrolling direction left or right. β’ Toggle instantly between centered static display and moving marquee mode. Custom Backgrounds β’ Choose solid colors, polished gradients, or photos from your local album. β’ Adjust the dark overlay to keep text and drawings readable on complex backgrounds. Immersive Full-Screen Display β’ Hide distractions and keep the screen awake while displaying your sign. β’ Tap once to open quick controls, or double-tap to return to editing. β’ Rotate freely between portrait and landscape for a larger handheld light board. Download ShineBoard and light up your message anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Scanner3D at none against ShineBoard's shown. ShineBoard's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.5). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Scanner3D | ShineBoard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | β |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Danqing Zhang | η§ζ¦ ζ± |
In-app purchases
Scanner3D
No in-app purchases
ShineBoard
No in-app purchases









