Comparison

Scan2IFC vs ScanSpace

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

Head to head
About

Scan2IFC

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Scan2IFC turns room scans into structured IFC building models. Use your iPhone to capture a room, review the detected walls, doors, windows, openings, floors, and furniture, then export the result as an IFC file for BIM, planning, documentation, and early design workflows. The app is built for architects, planners, builders, surveyors, and anyone who needs a fast way to convert room geometry into an editable building model format. Features: - Scan rooms using Apple RoomPlan - Generate IFC models from captured room geometry - Preview the captured 3D model - Export IFC files per scan - Choose which elements are included in the IFC export Scan2IFC is designed as a practical bridge between quick on-site capture and IFC-based planning workflows.

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

Scan2IFC3 screens
ScanSpace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scan2IFC at none against ScanSpace's 2. ScanSpace's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. ScanSpace sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Scan2IFC asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Scan2IFC versus ScanSpace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScan2IFCScanSpace
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClemens OberschmiedVivaThinking Technology Co., Limited

In-app purchases

None

Scan2IFC

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ScanSpace

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

Questions

Is Scan2IFC free?
Scan2IFC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScanSpace free?
ScanSpace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scan2IFC or ScanSpace have ads?
Neither Scan2IFC nor ScanSpace shows ads.

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