Comparison

Fuse 3d vs Orbit

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

Head to head
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.

About

Orbit

Features
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Scan rooms and objects with LiDAR, or your face with the Face ID sensor. Watch the mesh form as you move. Export to STL for 3D printing, or to OBJ, USDZ, and more. Every scan stays on your device. SCAN • Capture rooms, objects, and whole spaces with LiDAR • Switch to LiDAR Advanced for finer detail • Capture a point cloud for survey and design work • Scan your face with the Face ID sensor. • See a live mesh as you scan, with simple tips that guide you VIEW IN 3D • Orbit and zoom around every scan • See the model at full size in your space with AR EXPORT AND SHARE • STL for 3D printing • OBJ, PLY, GLB, and glTF for 3D software and game engines • USDZ for AR on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro • Point clouds as PLY, XYZ, PTS, or LAS • Floor plan images and turntable videos to share • Share with AirDrop, Messages, Mail, or Files PRIVATE BY DESIGN Orbit processes every scan on your iPhone. Face images and depth are used only to create your 3D scan, without identifying you or uploading face data. Saved scans stay on your iPhone unless you share them. Delete a scan to remove its saved files. There is no account to create. REQUIREMENTS The LiDAR modes need an iPhone with a LiDAR Scanner: iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, or a later Pro model. Face mode needs an iPhone with a Face ID sensor. Privacy Policy: https://optimalapps.ca/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Fuse 3d4 screens
Orbit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fuse 3d at none against Orbit's 3. Orbit's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Orbit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.19 per month. Fuse 3d asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fuse 3d ships an update every 2 months, Orbit every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Fuse 3d versus Orbit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFuse 3dOrbit
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToby NaumovAshok Pokharel

In-app purchases

None

Fuse 3d

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Orbit

Subscriptions2
  • Orbit Pro Monthly$1.191 Month
  • Orbit Pro Yearly$6.491 Year
One-time1
  • Orbit Pro Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is Fuse 3d free?
Fuse 3d is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Orbit free?
Orbit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fuse 3d or Orbit have ads?
Neither Fuse 3d nor Orbit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fuse 3d or Orbit?
Fuse 3d ships an update every 2 months, and Orbit every 9 days. Most recently, Fuse 3d was updated on November 10, 2026 and Orbit on November 13, 2026.

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