Comparison

MTplans LiDAR Plan Point Cloud vs ScanSpace

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

Head to head
About

MTplans LiDAR Plan Point Cloud

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2D dimensioned plan AND pro 3D point cloud, in a single iPhone/iPad app. DXF with real technical layers, exportable E57, customizable client PDF. Building survey, new generation. I don't sell an app. I sell my experience as a self-employed building surveyor. NEW IN V2.0: FULL IPAD PRO SUPPORT Enjoy the big screen to visualize, organize and export your surveys in a layout designed for iPad: project sidebar, tool inspector, full-screen plan, natural gestures. LIDAR SCAN ROOM BY ROOM Walls, openings, furniture detected automatically. Multiple rooms assembled into a coherent global plan. Fast quantity takeoff, clean dimensioning, effortless building surveys. 3D POINT CLOUD For facades, complex interiors, strategic sections and height measurements. E57 export for your professional point cloud software. ROOM EDITOR Edit openings (type, direction, double leaf), add custom furniture (bathtub, WC, stairs, fireplace), place photos and 360 photos, take measurements. PROFESSIONAL EXPORTS • Full client PDF with customizable title block • DXF with distinct layers for your CAD software • E57 for your point cloud software • USDZ for augmented reality visualization • OBJ for your 3D software • Standalone 360 HTML virtual tour • PNG, JPEG, SVG images FOR WHOM • Building diagnosticians (energy audits, asbestos, lead) • Architects (fast preliminary design, pre-survey) • Quantity surveyors (takeoff, pricing) • Craftsmen (on-site quotes) • Real estate agents (visits, valuation) • Building contractors (quotes) • Project managers (dossier preparation) • Interior designers and home stagers FIELD HONESTY MTplans is a visual productivity tool, not a certified measuring device. iPhone/iPad LiDAR is centimeter accurate, enough for a preliminary project, a client sketch, a quick quote. For a document with legal value (certified habitable surface, regulatory diagnosis), use a certified land surveyor or diagnostician. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS No tracking. No collection. No advertising. Everything stays on your device. Optional iCloud sync, encrypted by Apple. COMPATIBLE HARDWARE • iPhone 12 Pro and later (with LiDAR): full scan • iPad Pro 11 and 13 with LiDAR (since 2020): full scan • iPad without LiDAR (Air, mini, standard): view and export only • iOS / iPadOS 17.6 minimum FREE AND PRO Scan, visualize and edit for free. Professional exports (full PDF, DXF with layers, E57, printing) require the Pro subscription. Test everything before committing. jterraplans.fr · Independent iOS studio · Made in France Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ScanSpace

This app uses LiDAR technology to quickly capture 3D room scans and generate precise 2D floor plans and 3D models. It offers professional export options for CAD, PDF, and 3D printing, with a project library for easy management.

Highlights
  • Fast 3D room scanning with LiDAR
  • Automatic 2D/3D floor plan generation
  • Precise area and volume calculations
  • Export to CAD, PDF, PNG, USDZ, OBJ, STL
  • Organized project library with cloud sync
  • Real-time 3D visual feedback
Features
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Say goodbye to manual measuring tape and tedious drafting! ScanSpace is a professional 3D space capture and room measurement tool powered by iOS LiDAR and Spatial Computing technology. Designed for interior designers, architects, general contractors, and homeowners, ScanSpace transforms physical rooms into high-precision 2D floor plans and 3D room models in seconds. WHY SCANSPACE? • Fast 3D Room Scanning Simply walk around the room with your iPhone or iPad. ScanSpace uses Apple LiDAR and RoomPlan API to automatically detect walls, doors, windows, and structural layouts with real-time 3D visual feedback. • Automatic 2D/3D Floor Plans & Area Calculations Generate precise 2D floor plans with dimension lines instantly upon scanning. Automatically calculate total floor area (sq.m / sq.ft), wall surface areas, and room volume for cost estimates and planning. • Professional CAD & File Export Engine Export your room scans into industry-standard formats to seamlessly fit your design workflow: - CAD & Blueprint: Export .DXF vector drawings with layers for AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Revit. - Printable Reports: Export 2D/3D .PDF floor plan reports complete with dimensions and title blocks. - Quick Sharing: Export high-resolution .PNG images for easy messaging and presentation. - 3D Assets & Printing: Export .USDZ, .OBJ 3D models, and watertight .STL files for 3D printing. • Organized Project Library Manage all your room scanning projects effortlessly with visual thumbnail cards, project sorting, and secure cloud sync. --- HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS: 3D room scanning requires an iOS device equipped with a LiDAR Scanner: - iPhone 12 Pro / Pro Max or newer Pro models - iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd gen or newer) - iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th gen or newer) Upgrade your room surveying workflow today with ScanSpace! --- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://vivathinking.com/privacy_ss

Screenshots

MTplans LiDAR Plan Point Cloud4 screens
ScanSpace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ScanSpace at every 4 days against MTplans LiDAR Plan Point Cloud's every 9 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. MTplans LiDAR Plan Point Cloud sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and ScanSpace sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MTplans LiDAR Plan Point Cloud ships an update every 9 days, ScanSpace every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
MTplans LiDAR Plan Point Cloud versus ScanSpace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMTplans LiDAR Plan Point CloudScanSpace
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJerome TerrainVivaThinking Technology Co., Limited

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MTplans LiDAR Plan Point Cloud

Subscriptions2
  • MTplans Pro – Monthly$8.991 Month
  • MTplans Pro – Yearly$89.991 Year
2 purchases

ScanSpace

Subscriptions2
  • ScanSpace Pro (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • ScanSpace Pro (Yearly)3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is MTplans LiDAR Plan Point Cloud free?
MTplans LiDAR Plan Point Cloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScanSpace free?
ScanSpace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MTplans LiDAR Plan Point Cloud or ScanSpace have ads?
Neither MTplans LiDAR Plan Point Cloud nor ScanSpace shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MTplans LiDAR Plan Point Cloud or ScanSpace?
MTplans LiDAR Plan Point Cloud ships an update every 9 days, and ScanSpace every 4 days. Most recently, MTplans LiDAR Plan Point Cloud was updated on October 16, 2026 and ScanSpace on October 25, 2026.

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