Comparison

itSeez3D vs Abound

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

Abound

Capture, edit, and share 3D models from your iPhone or iPad. Turn photos into detailed 3D models or scan entire spaces with ease. Visualize, measure, and export your creations for use in professional software or share them instantly with others.

Highlights
  • 3D model capture from photos
  • Space scanning with mini-map
  • Intuitive editing tools
  • Scale-accurate measurements
  • Augmented reality visualization
  • Export to professional software
  • Cross-device syncing
Features
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Capture, create, edit, and share in 3D with Abound, the intuitive 3D scanning and creation platform for iPhone, iPad, and Web. Scan real-world objects and spaces, or use AI Mode to create 3D models from a photo or a text prompt. From photorealistic captures to brand-new creations, Abound makes 3D fast, accessible, and ready for your workflow. Capture the real world or create with AI • Turn photos into detailed 3D models with camera zoom, auto-timer, and manual focus options • Scan spaces as you walk with a mini-map, interactive camera views, and real-time raytrace preview • AI Mode lets you create 3D models from a photo or by describing what you want Edit with speed and precision • Crop, rotate, and clean up scans with intuitive tools • Take precise, scale-accurate measurements • View your scans in the real world with augmented reality Organize and find everything • Browse your library in an interactive, zoomable grid • Search, sort, and filter with ease • Organize scans into folders • Explore geolocated scans with Map View Export into your workflow • Use models in Blender, Unity, Unreal, SketchUp, Maya, and more • Export meshes in USDZ, OBJ, GLTF, FBX, and STL • Export point clouds in LAZ, PLY, and XYZ • Create and export cinematic 4K videos of your scans Access your work anywhere • Sync your library across iPhone, iPad, and Web with an Abound account • Sign in with Apple or Google for seamless cross-device access • View and manage your scans any time at abound3d.com Abound Web • Embed interactive 3D scans on the web with a single line of HTML • Upload DSLR photo sets or videos for professional-grade model creation Share and collaborate instantly • Send scan links that work in any browser, on any platform • Keep scans private or share them publicly • Invite others to view, comment, or download • Share via Messages, email, or third-party apps Your data stays under your control • LiDAR scans are processed on your device, with no Internet required • Photos are deleted immediately after processing on our servers • Your scans stay yours until you choose to share Fast, accessible, and built for creators • Full support for Dark Mode and Dynamic Type • Manage raw scan data with the built-in Storage browser Go Pro with Abound • Unlock premium features including unlimited creations, higher resolution models, and advanced export formats Learn more: abound3d.com Terms of Use: abound3d.com/terms Privacy Policy: abound3d.com/privacy Follow us: @abound_3d on X and Instagram

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Abound at 4.5 against itSeez3D's 3.7. Abound also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 33%) and ratings volume (856 vs 38). itSeez3D's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. itSeez3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Abound sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Abound holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Abound has 856 ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of itSeez3D's written reviews are positive against 53% of Abound's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

itSeez3D ships an update every 3 months, Abound every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
itSeez3D versus Abound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteritSeez3DAbound
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (38 ratings)4.5 (856 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews53.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings38856 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB146 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperItseez3D IncAbound Labs Inc.

Customer experience

itSeez3D

All ratings38 ratings
Positive65.8%
Neutral5.3%
Negative28.9%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral5.8%
Negative60.9%

Abound

All ratings856 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews184 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral7.6%
Negative39.1%

User reviews

itSeez3D

From 38 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great scanning quality
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Good customer support
  • 👍 Better than native apps
  • 👍 Works well

Room to improve

  • 💸 Insane export price ($7)
  • 💸 Predatory pricing model
  • 💸 Incredibly expensive
  • 💸 Too expensive
  • 💸 Steep sensor cost ($500)

Abound

From 856 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and easy to use
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
  • 💡 Innovative scanning features
  • 🔍 Excellent 3D capture quality
  • 🎨 Great texture and detail capture

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and compatibility issues
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔄 Unreliable processing and uploads
  • 🗑️ Lost or deleted user scans
  • 🤖 Lack of developer support and updates

Bugs and requests

itSeez3D

Reported bugs

40 issues
  • Incompatible with Realsense
  • Losing tracking nonstop
  • Problem with scanning person (red oval)
  • Zero customer support response
  • Subscription model issues (losing downloads)
Show 35 more
  • App trying to charge for everything
  • Objects not scanning
  • Can't scan objects without complaining
  • Corrupt-date issues
  • Scan export pricing changed
  • Copying data through iTunes blocked
  • No heads-up on pricing changes
  • Scans held hostage
  • Pricing surprise after update
  • New update introduced $7/model pricing
  • Process of copying data through iTunes blocked
  • New pricing model killing app
  • $7/model pricing
  • New update has $7/model pricing
  • Upload not working for 24+ hours
  • App unusable due to upload issues
  • Won't recognize iPad mini 2
  • Won't work or recognize scanner with iPad Air 2
  • Runs out of RAM
  • Complains about memory (RAM)
  • Out of RAM on iPad Air
  • Stopped working when upgrading to iOS 8
  • No export to color in ply or obj
  • Only head scans
  • Does not scan people at all
  • Error: cannot track
  • Laggy, buggy, hard to use
  • No successful scan achieved
  • Poor quality scans after calibration
  • Scans need major editing for printing
  • Scans barely usable
  • Calibration needed every time
  • Unprintable scans
  • Loss of tracking
  • Scan export pricing prohibitive

Requested features

14 requests
  • Make for iPhone
  • Include a few free scans
  • Fix object scanning issues
  • Offer a version with on-device processing
  • Better options for educators and entry-level scanners
Show 9 more
  • Lower cost of scan exports
  • Fix iPad Air 2 issues
  • Fix iPad mini 2 recognition
  • Improve scan detail (eyes, lips)
  • Allow scanning of larger objects
  • Support for iPhone 5s
  • Improve scan quality for printing
  • Add dark mode
  • More detailed geometry

Abound

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes on launch or during scanning
  • LiDAR not working on compatible devices
  • Scans failing to process or upload successfully
  • Subscription issues and unexpected charges
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Support for newer iPhone models with LiDAR
  • Improved stability and reliability
  • Better export options and file formats
  • Ability to recover or restore deleted scans
  • More transparent and flexible pricing

In-app purchases

1 purchases

itSeez3D

One-time1
  • model export$6.99
2 purchases

Abound

Subscriptions2
  • Abound Pro7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Abound Pro7 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is itSeez3D free?
itSeez3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Abound free?
Abound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, itSeez3D or Abound?
Abound is rated higher. itSeez3D averages 3.7 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Abound averages 4.5 from 856 ratings.
Do itSeez3D or Abound have ads?
Neither itSeez3D nor Abound shows ads.
Which is updated more often, itSeez3D or Abound?
itSeez3D ships an update every 3 months, and Abound every 6 weeks. Most recently, itSeez3D was updated on October 15, 2026 and Abound on October 8, 2026.

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