Comparison

Scanner vs 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

3D Object Capture|Room Scanner

Create high-definition 3D models from real-world objects using AR guidance. Models can be exported in various formats for sharing, AR viewing, or 3D printing. Requires a compatible iPhone or iPad Pro.

Highlights
  • Generate high-definition 3D models
  • Follow AR instructions for scanning
  • Export in .usdz, .obj, or .stl formats
  • Share models via file, link, or Sketchfab
  • Local model generation on device
  • Preview models in AR
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful 3D scanner. Point at an object, follow the AR guidance, and get a textured 3D model — built entirely on your device. No account. No cloud processing. No subscription. SCAN OBJECTS Perfect for artworks, hand-crafted items, toys, anime figures, and more: 1. Point at the object — the app gauges its size and places a bounding box you can adjust 2. Slowly circle the object — photos are taken automatically; just light up the ring of white dots 3. Follow the guided passes with short tutorial videos: flip the object, or scan from a lower angle and the top 4. Generate the model on your device and preview it in AR 5. Share it in a few taps SCAN ROOMS — TWO WAYS • Floor plan: walk through your space and watch walls, doors, windows, and furniture get outlined live. Scan several rooms and merge them into one structure. You get an interactive 3D model plus a measured 2D floor plan: floor area, wall lengths and height, door and window counts — tap any piece of furniture for its dimensions. • Photo-textured room mesh (LiDAR): capture a true 3D mesh of your room with photos baked in as seam-free textures. The app shoots high-resolution (up to 4K HDR) photos hands-free while a color tint shows what you have covered. Then drive a hovering robot through your scan in third person, with real collision against your scanned walls and furniture. Exploring is free; exporting and sharing room meshes requires Pro. EXPORT & SHARE • .usdz — mobile friendly, opens straight into AR Quick Look • .obj with textures — for professional 3D software (Pro) • .stl — for 3D printing (Pro); room meshes export with hole filling, smoothing, and a detail slider • Share via Messages, Mail, AirDrop, or save to Files • Create a public iCloud Drive download link anyone can open — no app needed (iOS 26 or later) • Publish to Sketchfab and share your model as a link or QR code CAD-STYLE FLOOR PLAN EXPORTS • PNG image or a CAD-styled multi-page PDF report with dimension lines, a scale bar, and wall/object schedules (2 free exports included) • Layered DXF that opens in your CAD software (Pro) • Plan your furniture: draw annotation boxes with exact real-world sizes on the floor plan — they turn red if they would collide with walls or existing furniture (Pro) MEASURE See the real-world width, height, and depth of your scans, and measure point-to-point on 3D models and 2D floor plans, in your local units (2 free measuring sessions included). AND MORE • Import 10 or more of your own photos from Photos or Files and reconstruct them into a 3D model on-device (Pro) • Try it instantly with a free downloadable example capture • Transfer captures to the companion Mac app for maximum-detail models • Localized in 16 languages • Pro is a one-time purchase — no subscription, works on all your devices REQUIREMENTS Scanning requires a LiDAR-equipped iPhone Pro or iPad Pro. Captured data stays on your device unless you choose to share it.

Screenshots

Scanner1 screens
3D Object Capture|Room Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner at 4.3 against Scanner's 1.8. 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 37%) and ratings volume (60 vs 5). Scanner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

3D Object Capture|Room Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner has 60 ratings behind it against 5, 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 59% of 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scanner ships an update monthly, 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Scanner versus 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanner3D Object Capture|Room Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (5 ratings)4.3 (60 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.7% of reviews58.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings560 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXRPro, LLCAsterKit

Customer experience

Scanner

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive36.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative60.0%

3D Object Capture|Room Scanner

All ratings60 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive58.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative41.2%

In-app purchases

None

Scanner

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

3D Object Capture|Room Scanner

One-time1
  • Premium Feature$5.99

Questions

Is Scanner free?
Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner free?
3D Object Capture|Room Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scanner or 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner?
3D Object Capture|Room Scanner is rated higher. Scanner averages 1.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner averages 4.3 from 60 ratings.
Do Scanner or 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner have ads?
Neither Scanner nor 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scanner or 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner?
Scanner ships an update monthly, and 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner every 3 months. Most recently, Scanner was updated on September 28, 2026 and 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner on October 13, 2026.

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