iPhonotype vs Memo 3D Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iPhonotype
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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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Memo 3D Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iPhonotype asks for nothing beyond the download.
iPhonotype ships an update fortnightly, Memo 3D Scanner weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iPhonotype | Memo 3D Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 250 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vinicius Lube | 耿芳 王 |
In-app purchases
iPhonotype
No in-app purchases
Memo 3D Scanner
- Memo PRO$34.99
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