itSeez3D vs Scaniverse
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
Scaniverse
Capture your surroundings in high-quality 3D using your phone. Process scans directly on your device for privacy and speed. Share your creations globally on a map or export them for further use in 3D software.
- On-device 3D Gaussian splatting
- Fast and unlimited scanning
- High-fidelity detail capture
- Privacy-focused processing
- Global sharing map
- Multiple export formats (OBJ, FBX, GLB, USDZ, LAS, PLY, SPZ)
- Explore 3D scans worldwide
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3D mapping, reconstruction, and visual positioning from Niantic Spatial Scaniverse captures, reconstructs, and localizes physical environments — on your phone, and now in the cloud. It’s a foundation for AR, robotics, spatial computing, construction planning, and other apps and workflows that require high-fidelity 3D digital twins. Capture: Point your phone at any space and turn it into 3D data. - Scan spaces indoors and out, from a single room to a warehouse - Works with your mobile device’s cameras and sensors - Combine scans from multiple users and devices into one unified site project Reconstruct: Process scans into detailed, responsive 3D images. - State-of-the-art cloud processing turns your scans into immersive Gaussian splats for planning and simulations - Precise meshes for robotics simulation and collision geometry - Export in SPZ, PLY, GLB and FBX Localize: Test Niantic VPS 2.0 in app, deploy with NSDK. - Better than GPS everywhere, precise where you've mapped. - Works indoors, in urban canyons, and GPS-denied environments - Integrate via NSDK 4.0 for Unity, Swift, and Kotlin Accounts: Free tier for personal scanning and testing, with limited cloud processing and multi-user collaboration. Paid plans unlock more processing, bigger teams, 360° camera scans, and enterprise support. Still the world's best free 3D scanner: The classic Scaniverse experience you know is still here — unlimited on-device Gaussian splat capture and processing, several export formats including SPZ, and the shared global map. Nothing's changed. Scaniverse is built on the legacy of 25 years of geospatial innovation, including Google Earth and Google Maps. It’s the gateway to Niantic Spatial’s Large Geospatial Model, which builds on the same mission of making the world navigable and understandable, this time through a spatial AI for machines. Learn more: scaniverse.com Terms of use: scaniverse.com/terms Privacy policy: https://www.nianticspatial.com/privacy-consumer and scaniverse.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scaniverse at 83% against itSeez3D's 33%. Scaniverse also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). itSeez3D's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads and device support 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. Scaniverse asks for nothing beyond the download.
Scaniverse holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scaniverse has 12K 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 83% of Scaniverse's.
itSeez3D ships an update every 3 months, Scaniverse every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | itSeez3D | Scaniverse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (38 ratings) | 4.8 (12K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 82.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 38 | 12K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 227 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Itseez3D Inc | Niantic Spatial, Inc. |
Customer experience
itSeez3D
Scaniverse
User reviews
itSeez3D
From 38 App Store ratingsWhat 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)
Scaniverse
From 12K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🔓 No ads or subscriptions
- 💡 Innovative scanning technology
- 🤖 Impressive AI-powered features
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional processing errors
- 🔍 Limited detail on small objects
- 🗄️ No backup/cloud sync for scans
- 🔀 Mesh quality can be inconsistent
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)
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- 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
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- 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
Scaniverse
Reported bugs
2 issues- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Crashes or freezes during scanning
Requested features
4 requests- Add measuring tools
- Improve texture mapping
- Enable desktop/web app support
- Provide more editing/post-processing tools
In-app purchases
itSeez3D
- model export$6.99
Scaniverse
No in-app purchases








