Comparison

RoomTrace 3D vs DevLocation

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

Head to head
About

RoomTrace 3D

Transform your real-world rooms into explorable 3D spaces with simple room scanning. This app identifies walls, doors, windows, and furniture, allowing you to view, rotate, and export your creations in various formats. It prioritizes user privacy with on-device processing and no tracking.

Highlights
  • Simple room scanning with on-screen prompts
  • Automatic identification of walls, doors, windows, and furniture
  • 3D viewing with rotation and zoom
  • On-device processing for privacy
  • Export to USDZ and OBJ formats
  • No account, ads, or tracking
Features
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Turn a real room into a 3D space you can inspect, save, and share by following simple on-screen guidance. RoomTrace 3D is designed for people who want an easier way to scan indoor spaces. There are no complex settings to learn. Turn on the lights, walk slowly around the room, and follow prompts for distance, movement speed, and lighting while the app recognizes walls, openings, and common furniture. GUIDED SCANNING • A short three-step preparation guide • Live prompts for distance, speed, and lighting • Visible counts for recognized walls and objects 3D VIEWING • Rotate and zoom the space as soon as scanning finishes • Review walls, doors, windows, and recognized objects • Keep recent scans saved locally on your device FLEXIBLE EXPORT • Export USDZ for Apple devices and AR viewing • Export an OBJ material package for tools such as Blender and CAD • Save or send files through the system share sheet PRIVACY FIRST Scanning and 3D processing happen on your device. No account, no advertising, no tracking, and no personal data collection. Requires a LiDAR-equipped iPhone or iPad running iOS 17 or later. Mirrors, glass, and very dark glossy surfaces can reduce scan accuracy.

About

DevLocation

Features
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DevLocation is a location simulation and GPS debugging tool for iOS developers. From Mac, simulate a single coordinate or a continuous route on an iPhone with Developer Mode enabled, so you can test maps, navigation, and location-based features on a real device. For development and functional testing only. Enable Developer Mode, connect with USB, and tap Trust. Follow local laws and the Apple Developer Agreement. FEATURES • Single-point mode: pick a map location, search an address, or enter coordinates • Route mode: set start, via, and end points, then simulate walk, run, cycle, or drive • Speed and GPS jitter: adjust speed and add slight jitter to test accuracy logic • GPX import and export: reuse tracks or save the current route • Follow roads: optionally generate road-aligned paths • Favorites and history: save places and routes, replay previous sessions • Mac and iPhone companion: sync on the same network; stop and restore from iPhone • Shortcuts: set or stop location simulation on Mac HOW TO USE ON IPHONE The iPhone app is a companion. It shows status and lets you stop and restore. Simulation is started from Mac. 1. Install and open • Install DevLocation on an iPhone with Developer Mode enabled • Allow local network access to find the Mac on the same Wi-Fi 2. Pair with Mac • Open DevLocation on Mac, connect this iPhone with USB, tap Trust, and connect • Keep both devices on the same Wi-Fi • Status syncs automatically; the home screen shows the Mac name 3. Monitor a session • The header shows Simulating or Idle, plus connection health • Location Preview marks the coordinate; change map style, zoom, or recenter • Details lists device, mode, speed, coordinates, and last update 4. Stop and restore • While simulating, tap Stop and Restore • iPhone tells Mac to end the session and restore real location • The button is disabled when idle 5. Tips • Use Mac to pick points, build routes, and start • Use iPhone to confirm on device or to stop quickly • If status does not update, check the same network and keep the Mac app open NOTES • Developer Mode is required • Use only on your own development devices to test apps you are developing • Stop and restore when finished • This tool does not bypass system restrictions or misrepresent location for non-development use

Screenshots

RoomTrace 3D4 screens
DevLocation2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DevLocation at Free against RoomTrace 3D's $2.99. On ads, in-app purchases, 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

DevLocation is free to download; RoomTrace 3D costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
RoomTrace 3D versus DevLocation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoomTrace 3DDevLocation
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer鑫 宋Weigan Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

RoomTrace 3D

No in-app purchases

None

DevLocation

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RoomTrace 3D free?
RoomTrace 3D costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DevLocation free?
DevLocation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RoomTrace 3D or DevLocation have ads?
Neither RoomTrace 3D nor DevLocation shows ads.

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