Comparison

LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner vs Scanstead

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

Head to head
About

LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner

Features
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Transform your iPhone into a professional 3D scanner with LiDAR Point Cloud. Capture rooms, objects, and spaces in stunning detail, then measure, film, clean up and export high-quality point clouds for professional use. PROFESSIONAL SCANNING Use your iPhone LiDAR sensor to create detailed 3D point clouds with up to 3 million points and 6mm precision. Perfect for architecture, construction, interior design, and 3D modeling. MEASURE IN 3D Tap any two points in a scan to get the real distance between them. Chain taps to measure a path, close the loop to measure an enclosed area, or let the app work out the room for you — floor area, floor-to-ceiling height and volume, calculated from the scan itself. CINEMATIC VIDEO Turn any scan into a flythrough video worth sharing. Choose a camera move, pick widescreen, square or vertical, and watch the point cloud draw itself in exactly as you scanned it. Export up to 4K at 60 frames per second. CLEAN-UP STUDIO Crop away the room next door or the ceiling, strip out the haze of stray points every LiDAR sensor leaves behind, and stand a crooked scan upright with the floor levelled and squared to the axes. Everything previews live on the cloud, and clean-up always saves a new scan — your original capture is never changed. POWERFUL FEATURES Scan environments in real-time with instant visual feedback View your scans with smooth Metal-accelerated 3D rendering Measure distances, paths, areas and whole rooms Export PLY files for use in professional 3D software Record flythrough videos for clients and social media Organise your scans in a personal library Choose from multiple depth visualization palettes Customize point size and rendering quality EASY TO USE Simply point your iPhone at any space and watch as a detailed point cloud builds in real-time. The intuitive interface makes professional 3D scanning accessible to everyone. PRO FEATURES Upgrade to Pro for unlimited measurements with areas and room dimensions, watermark-free 4K 60fps flythrough videos, noise removal and straightening in the Clean-Up Studio, PLY export, Ultra quality scanning with 3 million points, premium depth palettes including Thermal, Rainbow and Ocean, and unlimited scan storage. FREE TO START Get started with full scanning capabilities. Capture and save up to 5 scans completely free, measure one distance in every scan, crop your scans, and share a 5-second flythrough video. The free tier includes all core scanning features so you can try before upgrading. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Every scan, measurement and video is processed entirely on your iPhone. No account, no uploads, no tracking. REQUIREMENTS Requires an iPhone with LiDAR sensor: iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, or newer Pro models. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION LiDAR Point Cloud offers the following subscription options: Weekly subscription Annual subscription Lifetime purchase one-time payment Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your App Store account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://angelapplications.co.uk/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Scanstead

Capture property layouts and dimensions quickly using your iPhone's LiDAR sensor. Generate floor plans and measurement reports for professional use. Organize project data and export it for estimates and job management.

Highlights
  • LiDAR-based room scanning
  • Automatic dimension capture
  • Floor plan and report generation
  • Project organization
  • Export to Trusso
  • Professional use case
Features
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** Requires a LiDAR-equipped iPhone Pro or iPad Pro** Measure properties faster with Scanstead. Scanstead uses the LiDAR sensor on supported iPhones to capture rooms, dimensions and property details—without measuring every wall manually. Whether you are preparing an estimate, documenting a remodel or collecting measurements during a site visit, Scanstead helps you move from property walkthrough to usable project information faster. SCAN WITH IPHONE LIDAR Walk through a room and capture its layout using your iPhone. Scanstead records the room structure and measurements while you scan. CAPTURE PROPERTY MEASUREMENTS Review room dimensions, wall lengths, doors, windows and other captured property details in one place. CREATE FLOOR PLANS AND REPORTS Turn your scan into clear floor plans and measurement reports that can be referenced after you leave the jobsite. KEEP PROJECTS ORGANIZED Store scans by property or project so measurements, photos and supporting information remain easy to find. SEND PROJECTS TO TRUSSO Transfer property and measurement information into Trusso to help create estimates and manage contractor jobs with less duplicate data entry. BUILT FOR REAL JOBS Scanstead is designed for contractors, remodelers, painters, flooring professionals, property managers and other professionals who need fast property measurements. SUBSCRIPTION Try Scanstead free for 7 days. After the trial, choose: • $10.99 per month • $79.99 per year Payment will be charged to your Apple Account when the free trial ends unless the subscription is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the trial. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel your subscription through your Apple Account settings. A LiDAR-equipped supported iPhone is required for scanning features. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner4 screens
Scanstead4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Scanstead at every 3 weeks against LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner's every 2 months. 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. LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Scanstead sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner ships an update every 2 months, Scanstead every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner versus Scanstead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiDAR Depth Map 3D ScannerScanstead
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB6 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperAngel App Publishing Ltd.Faregrabbr.com LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription$6.997 Days
  • Annual Subscription$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Purchase$69.99
2 purchases

Scanstead

Subscriptions2
  • Scanstead Monthly7 Days trial$10.991 Month
  • Scanstead Annual7 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner free?
LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scanstead free?
Scanstead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner or Scanstead have ads?
Neither LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner nor Scanstead shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner or Scanstead?
LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner ships an update every 2 months, and Scanstead every 3 weeks. Most recently, LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner was updated on October 15, 2026 and Scanstead on September 30, 2026.

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