MeshBox vs Local 3D
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
MeshBox
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MeshBox turns any real-world object into a 3D model ā ready for your slicer, your portfolio, or your next remix. Point your iPhone Pro or iPad Pro at anything ā a trinket, a prototype, a vintage miniature ā 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 ⢠LiDAR 3D scanning powered by Apple's Object Capture ⢠On-device mesh reconstruction ā no servers, no uploads ⢠Interactive 3D preview: drag to rotate, pinch to zoom ⢠Organize scans into color-coded groups (albums) ⢠Drag-and-drop curation ā build collections in seconds ⢠Export USDZ directly to any slicer, modeling app, or AR viewer ⢠Liquid Glass design, native to iOS 26 ⢠Optimized for both iPhone Pro and iPad Pro WHO IT'S FOR ⢠3D printing enthusiasts capturing objects to remix, resize or reprint ⢠Tabletop hobbyists archiving minis, terrain and busts ⢠Product designers and prototypers iterating on physical mockups ⢠Researchers, museums and archivists preserving objects digitally ⢠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 ā 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
Local 3D
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Image to 3D model generator Turn a single image into a 3D model directly on your iPhone. Select the image you want, remove unwanted areas and generate a colored 3D model locally. Everything stays on your phone. Local 3D does not require cloud processing, subscriptions, accounts or generation credits. Image to 3D * Import one image from Camera Roll or your camera * Select objects with point-guided segmentation (Segment Anything) * Refine the selection with an erase brush * Generate Fast, Detailed, or High quality models * Process everything locally and offline 3D Viewer Augmented Reality (AR) Viewer: Load the saved or imported models in AR. Save and export OBJ, PLY, GLB, STL, USDZ or IFC files For best results, use one centered object on a clean background. Generation time depends on the phone, image and selected quality. No cloud. No credits. No account. Your images and generated models stay on your iPhone unless you choose to export them.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Local 3D at none against MeshBox's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | MeshBox | Local 3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Every 2 days |
| Ads | Yes | No ā better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 ā better | 18.6 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 451 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rodrigo Prokopowicz | Knoet Studio |
In-app purchases
MeshBox
No in-app purchases
Local 3D
No in-app purchases









