MeshScan vs Scan3D
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MeshScan
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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.
Scan3D
Transform your surroundings into 3D models using your device's camera. Capture rooms with LiDAR or objects with TrueDepth, then refine and export your creations in various formats. The app prioritizes user privacy with all data remaining on your device.
- Capture rooms with LiDAR
- Capture objects with TrueDepth
- Real-time geometry visualization
- Model manipulation (rotate, zoom, measure)
- Geometry editing (crop, smooth)
- Export in OBJ, PLY, STL, USDZ formats
- On-device processing and storage
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Turn spaces and objects around you into 3D models. Capture rooms with rear LiDAR on supported devices, or capture nearby objects with the front TrueDepth camera. See geometry coverage as you scan, review your capture, then calculate the model on your device. Rotate, zoom, measure and explore models. Crop and smooth geometry, reprocess saved captures, and export OBJ, PLY, STL and USDZ files. Original capture data stays on your device. Switch between English and Simplified Chinese inside the app. Use the volume buttons to start and stop Object capture. No account, ads, subscriptions or in-app purchases. Scene capture requires LiDAR; Object capture requires TrueDepth. Glass, mirrors and low-reflectivity surfaces may be incomplete. Measurement accuracy depends on capture conditions. Photo-only reconstruction is not supported.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scan3D at none against MeshScan's 4. 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
Both are free to download. MeshScan sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Scan3D asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | MeshScan | Scan3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fare Brothers | zheng zhou |
In-app purchases
MeshScan
- Small Tip$1.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
- Large Tip$9.99
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- Generous Tip$19.99
Scan3D
No in-app purchases









