itSeez3D vs Heges 3D Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
itSeez3D
Transform your iPad into a powerful 3D scanner. Capture detailed color and structure data of people and objects to create realistic 3D models. Share your creations with a vibrant online community.
- Capture color and structure data
- Process into realistic 3D models
- Scan people and objects
- Augmented reality feedback
- Cloud processing for 3D models
- Share models on sketchfab.com
- Export in .ply, .obj, .wrl formats
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itSeez3D is a mobile 3D scanner that allows your iPad, with the Structure Sensor, to capture color and structure information of the world and process them into realistic 3D models. Use it to scan your family and friends as well as things you would like to copy in 3D, e.g., toys, shoes etc. Share your 3D models on sketchfab.com from the app and become a part of the growing 3D community! Other features include: • Capture high-resolution color and structure data • Augmented reality feedback is used to improve your scanning experience • Send captured data to the cloud and get a great 3D model back in a few minutes • Share the 3D model by email in .ply, .obj or .wrl formats or on sketchfab.com Find out more at itseez3d.com. ATTENTION: • Built for use with the Structure Sensor. If you do not own your Structure Sensor yet you will not be able to scan models on your own, however, you still can download our app to view sample 3D models. • The app works only on iPad mini gen. 2 with Retina display, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 4, iPad Air, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2019, iPad Pro (9.7-inch, 10.5-inch, 11-inch, 12.9-inch) or iPad 5th or 6th Generation or newer models. Terms of Use: http://itseez3d.com/eula.html Privacy Policy: http://itseez3d.com/privacy.html
Heges 3D Scanner
Capture 3D models of objects and environments using your device's advanced camera sensors. Export scans in various formats for further use in 3D modeling or augmented reality. Offers different scanning modes and precision settings for optimal results.
- 3D scanning with FaceID/LiDAR
- Export to STL, OBJ, PLY, USDZ, GLB
- Share via Wi-Fi server
- Augmented Reality viewing
- Night vision scanning mode
- Adjustable scanning precision
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Create 3D scans using the 3D camera (FaceID or LiDAR) of your iPhone 18, 17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, XS, XR, X (and all their Pro/Max/Plus/Air variants) or iPad Pro! Export scans into STL, PLY, OBJ, USDZ, GLB (glTF), share them and more. On older devices, you can use the ordinary camera mode or the Screen Sharing feature. This app is *PAID* up-front. Why is it free-to-download? To protect people with unsupported devices from buying it (more details at the end). Heges is divided into two modes: = 3D Scanner (**PAID**, requires one-time In-App Purchase) ============================ - Available only for iPhones and iPad Pros with the selfie FaceID (TrueDepth) camera and/or LiDAR sensor as an In-App Purchase (Why? Read more at the bottom.) - Create 3D models by scanning everyday objects using the selfie TrueDepth camera (FaceID) and/or the rear LiDAR sensor - After scanning, export the models into PLY, OBJ, USDZ (all with colors), STL, GLB (both without colors) file formats - Share exported models e.g. via built-in Wi-Fi server or view them in the iOS Files app - Use the physical volume buttons to toggle scanning session - Double-tap anywhere in the live camera view to Share Screen with another iPhone/iPad, so that you can better see what you're scanning - View the models in AR - You can scan in pitch-dark environment and use Heges as a night vision camera! - Choose from the available scanning precisions — the higher the precision, the shorter the scanner range - To get the most accurate scans, you must use the selfie FaceID camera with 0.5MM Precision settings; do not use LiDAR if you need accurate scans - The selfie FaceID camera is much more accurate than LiDAR (approx. one order of magnitude), the models in the promo videos were scanned using the selfie FaceID camera of iPhone X - Use the selfie FaceID camera for scanning fine details (up to 2 millimeters accuracy with FaceID and 0.5MM Precision settings) - Use LiDAR for scanning large areas (e.g. houses, hallways, rooms, etc.), LiDAR is NOT suitable for scanning small objects with detail — use the selfie FaceID camera for this purpose - Objects in scanner range are highlighted in the live view - Switch to the passive Night Vision where there're no explicit restrictions on the scanner range Instructions for the 3D scanner: - Move slowly when scanning - Make sure that most of the captured scene is within the scanner range - Please read the FAQ at https://hege.sh/faq The scanner isn't perfect and can fail when moving too fast or scanning a challenging environment (e.g. glass surfaces cannot be captured due to the nature of the TrueDepth sensor). A NOTE FOR iPHONE 13 (and newer) users: Beginning with the iPhone 13 lineup, Apple introduced a new TrueDepth (FaceID) camera design, which produces (slightly) lower-accuracy results compared to older devices. To get best scan accuracy, consider using any iPhone 12 or older with FaceID. = Color camera mode ============================ - Available for all devices - Manual camera focus - Sharing photos via built-in Wi-Fi server = Why don't you make the app paid on the App Store? Why the annoying In-App Purchase? ============================ It's for protecting people with unsupported devices. (I wish I could make it paid directly on the App Store.) Heges needs the 3D-sensing selfie FaceID camera to capture 3D scans. But not all iPhones/iPads have the FaceID camera, so the app needs to check if your device has FaceID before it allows you to buy the app. The App Store does not allow developers to check if your iPhone/iPad has FaceID, so the only way to check is if you download and open the app. Once you open Heges on your device, it will check if your device is compatible and if isn't, then you will not be able to buy it. If you have any questions just drop me an email at support@hege.sh and I'll be happy to help you :)!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: itSeez3D at 3.7 against Heges 3D Scanner's 2.8. itSeez3D also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Heges 3D Scanner's advantage is review sentiment (48% vs 33%) and ratings volume (302 vs 38). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. itSeez3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Heges 3D Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
itSeez3D holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Heges 3D Scanner has 302 ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of itSeez3D's written reviews are positive against 48% of Heges 3D Scanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | itSeez3D | Heges 3D Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (38 ratings) — better | 2.8 (302 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 48.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 38 | 302 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Itseez3D Inc | Marek Simonik |
Customer experience
itSeez3D
Heges 3D Scanner
Bugs and requests
itSeez3D
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Heges 3D Scanner
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on launch after purchasing 3D scan mode
- Scans getting distorted or lost during the process
- Inability to preview larger scans within the app
Requested features
5 requests- Support for rear camera scanning
- Ability to stitch multiple scans together
- Export options beyond STL (e.g. OBJ, FBX)
- Post-processing tools for cleaning up scans
- Improved tracking and stability
In-app purchases
itSeez3D
- model export$6.99
Heges 3D Scanner
- 3D Scanner$7.99









