MeshBox vs ScanToPrint
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
MeshBox
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MeshBox turns any real-world object into a 3D model β ready for your slicer, your portfolio, or your next remix. Point your iPhone Pro or iPad Pro at anything β a trinket, a prototype, a vintage miniature β and walk around it. MeshBox's LiDAR-powered capture pipeline reconstructs the geometry on-device and delivers a clean, printable USDZ mesh in minutes. FEATURES β’ LiDAR 3D scanning powered by Apple's Object Capture β’ On-device mesh reconstruction β no servers, no uploads β’ Interactive 3D preview: drag to rotate, pinch to zoom β’ Organize scans into color-coded groups (albums) β’ Drag-and-drop curation β build collections in seconds β’ Export USDZ directly to any slicer, modeling app, or AR viewer β’ Liquid Glass design, native to iOS 26 β’ Optimized for both iPhone Pro and iPad Pro WHO IT'S FOR β’ 3D printing enthusiasts capturing objects to remix, resize or reprint β’ Tabletop hobbyists archiving minis, terrain and busts β’ Product designers and prototypers iterating on physical mockups β’ Researchers, museums and archivists preserving objects digitally β’ Anyone who wants to hold a memory in three dimensions HOW IT WORKS 1. Tap "Scan object" and choose a quality preset 2. Walk slowly around your subject β on-screen guidance keeps you on track 3. The on-device photogrammetry engine builds a textured mesh 4. Preview, name, group, and export straight to your printer or slicer REQUIREMENTS MeshBox needs a device with LiDAR: iPhone 12 Pro or later (Pro / Pro Max models) or iPad Pro (2020 or later). A well-lit, flat surface gives the best scans. PRIVACY Your scans stay on your device. Nothing is uploaded, processed in the cloud, or shared without your explicit action. No accounts, no sign-ups. Questions or feedback? rodrigoproko@gmail.com
ScanToPrint
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ScanToPrint turns your iPhone's LiDAR sensor into a pocket 3D scanner. Capture real-world objects in seconds and export clean, print-ready models straight to your 3D printer β no computer required. From keepsakes and figurines to vases and mechanical parts, ScanToPrint makes high-quality 3D capture simple. Every scan is automatically processed so it is ready to slice and print. KEY FEATURES β’ LiDAR 3D Scanning β Use your iPhone's LiDAR sensor to capture detailed 3D scans of real-world objects. β’ Print-Ready Optimization β Meshes are automatically processed: background removed, geometry optimized, and a flat base added for stable printing. β’ Real 3D Preview β Inspect every model with an interactive 3D viewer showing exact dimensions on each axis. β’ Print Estimation β See estimated volume, print time, and material weight before you start printing. β’ Flexible Export β Export print-ready STL (Binary or ASCII) and OBJ files with your preferred coordinate system. β’ Scale Control β Resize any model from 10 percent to 500 percent before exporting. β’ Project Library β Keep all your scans organized with mesh details, dimensions, and file sizes. β’ 100% Offline & Private β No account, no network, no tracking. Every scan stays on your device. Note: ScanToPrint requires a device with a LiDAR sensor (iPhone 12 Pro and later, iPad Pro 2020 and later). Start scanning the world and bring it to your 3D printer with ScanToPrint.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ScanToPrint at none against MeshBox's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 | MeshBox | ScanToPrint |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rodrigo Prokopowicz | ζ ι |
In-app purchases
MeshBox
No in-app purchases
ScanToPrint
No in-app purchases









