Comparison

LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner vs Fuse 3d

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

Fuse 3d

This application transforms your iPhone into a powerful 3D scanner. It offers multiple scanning modes, including LiDAR, photogrammetry, and TrueDepth, to capture objects and faces with high precision. Scans can be exported in various formats for use in design, printing, or virtual reality.

Highlights
  • Multiple scanning modes (LiDAR, Photogrammetry, TrueDepth)
  • Real-time mesh reconstruction
  • High-precision face and object scanning
  • Export in PLY, OBJ, STL, USDZ formats
  • On-device processing using ARKit
Features
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Fuse is a free 3D scanning app for iPhone that uses the hardware you already own. Seven scanning modes, each suited to different subjects and hardware: • LiDAR Mesh — fast, real-time mesh reconstruction using your iPhone's LiDAR scanner • Point Cloud — dense point cloud capture for precise spatial data • Gaussian Splat — photorealistic 3D Gaussian Splatting reconstruction • Photogrammetry — multi-photo 3D reconstruction, works on any iPhone • TrueDepth — high-precision face and close-range object scanning using the front face-id camera • CAD Scan — structured capture aimed at accurate dimensional models • Hybrid — combines rear LiDAR for overall shape with front TrueDepth for fine detail and RGB texture, for the most complete scan Export your scans as PLY, OBJ, STL, or USDZ for use in CAD software, 3D printing, AR/VR, or game engines. Fuse3D runs entirely on-device using Apple's ARKit, LiDAR, and TrueDepth sensors. Hardware Limitations: LiDAR-based modes require an iPhone/iPad Pro model with a LiDAR scanner. TrueDepth modes require Face ID hardware. Photogrammetry works on any supported device.

Screenshots

LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner4 screens
Fuse 3d4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fuse 3d at none against LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner's 3. LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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. LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Fuse 3d asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner versus Fuse 3d: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiDAR Depth Map 3D ScannerFuse 3d
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB9 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperAngel App Publishing Ltd.Toby Naumov

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
None

Fuse 3d

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner free?
LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fuse 3d free?
Fuse 3d is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner or Fuse 3d have ads?
Neither LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner nor Fuse 3d shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner or Fuse 3d?
LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner ships an update every 2 months, and Fuse 3d every 2 months. Most recently, LiDAR Depth Map 3D Scanner was updated on October 15, 2026 and Fuse 3d on October 7, 2026.

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