Comparison

iPhonotype vs Memo 3D Scanner

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

Head to head
About

iPhonotype

Features
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iPhonotype is a mobile plant phenotyping app for researchers, labs, and controlled-environment workflows. Capture structured plant datasets directly on iPhone and organize them into experiments that are ready for downstream analysis. Use iPhonotype to record 3D plant scans, root imaging datasets, environmental light measurements, leaf reflectance readings, and top-view phenotyping sessions from a single mobile workflow. Key capabilities include: • 3D plant scanning and packaged capture sessions • Root capture workflows for dishes, videos, and scanner-style datasets • Environmental light and leaf reflectance measurements • 2D phenotyping workflows for foliage, seed lots, and fruit lots • On-device organization of experiments, sessions, and packaged results • Batch 3D preview building for selected scans, paced to protect device stability • Export of available preliminary traits and segmentation-mask evidence • Sync and handoff to iPhonotype Studio for deeper desktop analysis iPhonotype is built for scientific imaging workflows where traceable capture, organized data packaging, and flexible downstream analysis matter. Preliminary on-device traits support field checks. iPhonotype Studio remains the recommended workflow for final desktop analysis.

About

Memo 3D Scanner

Capture 3D scenes with high accuracy and train them on your device. This app refines camera tracking and uses depth estimation for faster, stable 3DGS training. Your data stays private, processed entirely on your iPhone.

Highlights
  • High-accuracy COLMAP-compatible capture data export
  • Refined ARKit camera pose tracking
  • Diffusion-based depth estimation
  • On-device 3D Gaussian Splatting training
  • Export camera-path videos and scene files
  • Privacy-focused, no cloud processing
Features
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SCANNING Memo exports high-accuracy, COLMAP-compatible capture data, ready for training on your PC with the 3D reconstruction pipeline you prefer. Memo refines ARKit camera poses to improve tracking accuracy and uses diffusion-based depth estimation to generate detailed geometric priors. This reduces reliance on LiDAR and helps 3DGS training converge faster with more stable initial geometry. Memo works on any AR-capable iPhone. On supported Pro models, LiDAR-assisted capture can also be enabled in Settings. ON-DEVICE TRAINING Train 3D Gaussian Splatting scenes entirely on your iPhone. Memo is deeply optimized for Apple hardware, delivering fast, high-quality local reconstruction without sending your captures to external servers. Choose a preset for a quick start, or adjust training parameters for greater control over the final result. Once training is complete, export a camera-path video or scene file directly from your device. You can also upload your scene to SuperSplat with one tap. PRIVACY FIRST Your captures and reconstructions stay on your device. No cloud processing, no mandatory uploads, and no account required.

Screenshots

iPhonotype4 screens
Memo 3D Scanner3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iPhonotype at none against Memo 3D Scanner's 1. Memo 3D Scanner's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Memo 3D Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iPhonotype asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPhonotype ships an update fortnightly, Memo 3D Scanner weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iPhonotype versus Memo 3D Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPhonotypeMemo 3D Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size250 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVinicius Lube耿芳 王

In-app purchases

None

iPhonotype

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Memo 3D Scanner

One-time1
  • Memo PRO$34.99

Questions

Is iPhonotype free?
iPhonotype is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Memo 3D Scanner free?
Memo 3D Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iPhonotype or Memo 3D Scanner have ads?
Neither iPhonotype nor Memo 3D Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPhonotype or Memo 3D Scanner?
iPhonotype ships an update fortnightly, and Memo 3D Scanner weekly. Most recently, iPhonotype was updated on October 7, 2026 and Memo 3D Scanner on October 9, 2026.

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