Comparison

Object3D vs MeshScan

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

Head to head
About

Object3D

Features
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Object3D turns your iPhone into a powerful 3D scanner. Using the LiDAR sensor and Apple Object Capture, walk around any real object and get a photorealistic 3D model — processed entirely on your device. FEATURES • Guided capture with real-time tips (distance, lighting, motion) and a progress ring • On-device 3D reconstruction — your photos never leave your iPhone • Interactive 3D preview with orbit and zoom • Real-world size measurement (length, width, height in cm) • Export to multiple formats: - USDZ for Apple AR Quick Look - GLB for the web and cross-platform use (embed anywhere) - Lossless HD GLB for professional use - STL for 3D printing - OBJ for 3D editing tools - Raw photos ON-DEVICE & PRIVATE No account needed, no sign-up, no data collection. Scanning and reconstruction run entirely on your iPhone. OPTIONAL ICLOUD SYNC Turn on iCloud Sync to keep your models across your devices. Data goes only to your own private iCloud library — visible to you alone. It is off by default. REQUIREMENTS Requires an iPhone with a LiDAR scanner (iPhone 12 Pro or later Pro models). Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MeshScan

Features
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Turn your LiDAR-equipped iPhone or iPad into a portable 3D scanner. MeshScan captures real-world surfaces as live point clouds and meshes, gives you simple tools to clean up each scan, and exports files ready for your 3D workflow. CAPTURE WITH LIDAR Hold the scan control and move slowly around a surface to capture its shape. Choose a horizontal or vertical guide line for focused scanning, or switch to full-screen capture for larger areas. Live guidance, tracking status, and a point counter help you scan with confidence. CONTROL THE RESULT Choose Balanced, Detailed, or Maximum scan detail. Adjust the nearest and farthest capture distances to focus on the object or area you need. Set the point-cloud limit from 100,000 to 5,000,000 points to balance detail, performance, and file size. TRIM UNWANTED DATA Draw a lasso around unwanted points, preview the selection, and delete it. Undo your last trim if you change your mind. EXPORT FLEXIBLE FILES Share your scan in common formats: • TXT point clouds • PLY triangle meshes • Binary STL surface meshes Coordinates are exported in millimeters for straightforward use in compatible CAD, inspection, visualization, and 3D-printing workflows. RESUME TEMPORARY SCANS MeshScan automatically saves temporary scan data on your device. Choose whether to retain it for 1 hour, 24 hours, or 7 days, then return and continue working within that period. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your scans are processed and stored on your device. MeshScan has no accounts, ads, third-party analytics, or tracking. Scan files leave the app only when you choose to export or share them. REQUIREMENTS MeshScan requires an iPhone or iPad with a LiDAR Scanner. Scan quality and performance depend on the device, surface, lighting, movement, and selected detail settings. MeshScan is free to use. Optional one-time contributions are available if you would like to support continued development.

Screenshots

Object3D3 screens
MeshScan3 screens

Verdict

The call

Object3D and MeshScan are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Object3D sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and MeshScan sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Object3D versus MeshScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterObject3DMeshScan
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer铭ꦕ ēŽ‹Fare Brothers

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Object3D

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
4 purchases

MeshScan

One-time4
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
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  • Generous Tip$19.99

Questions

Is Object3D free?
Object3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MeshScan free?
MeshScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Object3D or MeshScan have ads?
Neither Object3D nor MeshScan shows ads.

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