Scanner vs Capture 3D
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scanner
Capture 3D models of objects and people using a compatible sensor accessory. Easily scan subjects by walking around them with your device. Export captured models in OBJ format via email for further use.
- 3D model capture
- Object and person scanning
- Structure Sensor accessory integration
- OBJ format export
- Email sharing
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This app is made for the Structure Sensor accessory. If you do not have a Structure Sensor accessory, please visit http://structure.io to learn more. Capture objects in 3D with your Structure Sensor. This simple and easy to use application allows you to capture 3D models of objects and people by simply walking around them with your iPad and the Structure Sensor accessory. Captured objects can be sent via email (uses OBJ format). Download the new "Structure Sensor Calibrator" app for best color results.
Capture 3D
This application is designed to work with the Structure Sensor accessory for 3D scanning. It allows users to capture and process 3D data using the specialized hardware. Visit the developer's website for more information on the accessory.
- 3D scanning
- Structure Sensor integration
- 3D data capture
- Accessory-specific functionality
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This app is made for the Structure Sensor accessory. If you do not have a Structure Sensor accessory, please visit http://structure.io to learn more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Scanner at 1.8 against Capture 3D's 1.0. Scanner also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 0%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Scanner holds the better App Store score, 1.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scanner has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Scanner's written reviews are positive against 0% of Capture 3D's.
Scanner ships an update monthly, Capture 3D every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scanner | Capture 3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (5 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 36.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 116 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | XRPro, LLC | Taika3D Oy |
Customer experience
Scanner
Capture 3D
In-app purchases
Scanner
No in-app purchases
Capture 3D
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Scanner free?
Is Capture 3D free?
Which has better reviews, Scanner or Capture 3D?
Do Scanner or Capture 3D have ads?
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