Comparison

itSeez3D vs Dot3D

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

Dot3D

This app transforms your LiDAR-equipped iPhone or iPad into a professional 3D laser scanner. It offers verifiable accuracy and large-scale reliability for various industries, ensuring total data privacy with local processing. Capture detailed 3D site maps for real estate, forensics, and industrial applications.

Highlights
  • Real-time 3D scanning
  • Targeting workflows for accuracy
  • Loop-closure technology
  • GNSS compatibility
  • Local data processing (no cloud)
  • 3D measurements and calculations
  • Export to CAD and BIM software
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Stop settling for "good enough" scans. Dot3D is the industry-leading mobile LiDAR solution for professionals who value verifiable accuracy, large-scale reliability, and total data privacy, without the artifacts that plague other 3D apps. From complex construction sites to sensitive crime scenes, Dot3D turns your iPad or iPhone into a professional-grade 3D laser scanner. REAL ESTATE, AEC & BIM: Capture accurate as-builts of any-size interiors and export point clouds into AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, Revit, ArchiCAD, and more. CRASH & CRIME FORENSICS: Document scenes with verified accuracy and geo-referencing for courtroom-ready evidence. No cloud uploads required (all processing happens locally on-device). INDUSTRIAL: Document complex piping, machinery, and MEP systems with ease. Add annotations and high-res camera photos to your scans for additional context. Key Features: • REAL-TIME 3D SCANNING on your LiDAR-powered device (iPhone/iPad Pro) with virtually unlimited scan size • TARGETING WORKFLOWS (optional) with known reference measurements for highly accurate results • LOOP-CLOSURE technology eliminates doubles and ghosting artifacts (with or without coded targets) • GNSS COMPATIBILITY with receivers from Emlid, Trimble, Leica, and more. Add control and geo-reference large outdoor captures • 3D COORDINATE SYSTEMS: Take full control. Supports local, site-wide and global (geo-referenced) systems. • NO CLOUD REQUIRED: All data is processed locally • APPEND NEW SCAN DATA directly into existing Dot3D scans • 3D MEASUREMENTS and fill-volume calculations: precise and savable • ANNOTATE 3D locations in your scans during or after capture • EMBED HIGH-RES PHOTOS from the device camera into your scans for additional context • CROP OR HIDE any part of the scan, for easy data cleanup Unlock a wide variety of third-party workflows with Dot3D Pro: • EXPORT color 3D point clouds: DP, E57, LAS, LAZ, PTS, PTX, PLY, PTG • EXPORT ORTHOPHOTOS: scaled and geo-referenced • PROCESS SCAN-TO-BIM using directly connected third-party services • FRAME-BASED EXPORTS to 3rd party NeRF, gaussian splatting, and photogrammetry software Our point-and-shoot technology is empowering workforces across a wide range of professional industries in need of accurate and reliable 3D capture solutions: Police departments, government agencies, real estate professionals, architects, surveyors, naval engineers, general contractors, insurance agents, crime scene analysts, BIM specialists, archaeologists, interior designers andmore are trusting Dot3D for their mobile 3D scanning needs. Start with a free trial and unlock Dot3D Pro whenever you're ready to access the full functionality and export directly to all your downstream workflows in CAD, forensic reconstruction, VR, AR, and much more. IMPORTANT: LIDAR-EQUIPPED DEVICE REQUIRED FOR 3D SCANNING: iPhone Pro / Pro Max (12 & up) or iPad Pro (2020 or later) If you install onto an incompatible device, you will not be able to 3D scan, but can still open and view Dot3D scans captured from other devices. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dot3D at 82% against itSeez3D's 33%. Dot3D also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, 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 Dot3D sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dot3D holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 101 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of itSeez3D's written reviews are positive against 82% of Dot3D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

itSeez3D ships an update every 3 months, Dot3D every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
itSeez3D versus Dot3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteritSeez3DDot3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (38 ratings)4.7 (101 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews81.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings38101 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB146 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperItseez3D IncDotProduct LLC

Customer experience

itSeez3D

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

Dot3D

All ratings101 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral1.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral6.1%
Negative12.1%

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

Dot3D

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

itSeez3D

One-time1
  • model export$6.99
2 purchases

Dot3D

Subscriptions2
  • Dot3D Pro Monthly Subscription$49.991 Month
  • Dot3D Pro Annual Subscription$349.991 Year

Questions

Is itSeez3D free?
itSeez3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dot3D free?
Dot3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, itSeez3D or Dot3D?
Dot3D is rated higher. itSeez3D averages 3.7 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Dot3D averages 4.7 from 101 ratings.
Do itSeez3D or Dot3D have ads?
Neither itSeez3D nor Dot3D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, itSeez3D or Dot3D?
itSeez3D ships an update every 3 months, and Dot3D every 3 weeks. Most recently, itSeez3D was updated on October 15, 2026 and Dot3D on October 16, 2026.

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