Comparison

Scanner vs OpticALLY 3D Scan

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

OpticALLY 3D Scan

Capture precise 3D scans of your face with sub-millimeter accuracy using your iPhone's TrueDepth camera. Obtain detailed measurements for custom eyewear or digital avatars, with all processing done securely on your device.

Highlights
  • Sub-millimeter 3D facial scanning
  • Twelve clinical measurements
  • Export 3D models (.OBJ, .PLY, .USDZ)
  • On-device processing for privacy
  • More accurate than LiDAR
  • Custom avatar and eyewear design
Features
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Designed for the discerning. Powered by your iPhone's TrueDepth camera. Crafted entirely on-device. OpticALLY captures a sub-millimeter 3D scan of your face and computes the exact measurements an optician would take by hand — pupillary distance, bridge, temple, frame and lens width, and more — in seconds. No fitting room, no caliper, no guesswork. — FEATURES — ▸ Export your face in 3D Every scan can be exported as an .OBJ, .PLY, or .USDZ file. Drop it straight into Blender, Fusion 360, ZBrush, or Unity. 3D-print a digital twin, build a custom avatar, or design eyewear that fits only you. ▸ More accurate than LiDAR The front-facing TrueDepth camera projects thousands more depth points onto your face than the rear LiDAR scanner — delivering approximately 0.5 mm of measurement precision. The same hardware Apple trusts for Face ID, repurposed for optical-grade fitting. ▸ Twelve clinical measurements, in real time Binocular and monocular PD, bridge width, nose width, nose length, temple length, frame width, lens width, face width, face height, cheekbone width, jawline width. Every dimension your optician asks for, captured and displayed instantly. ▸ Privacy as a feature, not a footnote Every scan is processed locally on your iPhone. No cloud. No server. No data collected, transmitted, or stored. Your face is yours alone — measurements live in the app, and scan files are discarded when you close it, unless you choose to export them yourself. ▸ OpticALLY Pro Unlock the full measurement set, export, and on-device 3D mesh reconstruction with an OpticALLY Pro subscription. Restore prior purchases anytime from Settings. — REQUIREMENTS — OpticALLY requires an iPhone with a TrueDepth front camera (Face ID). iPads are not supported at this time. — PRIVACY — Privacy policy: https://wonmor.github.io/OpticALLY-iOS/ — TERMS — Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Scanner1 screens
OpticALLY 3D Scan2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OpticALLY 3D Scan at 100% against Scanner's 37%. OpticALLY 3D Scan also leads on rating (3.0 vs 1.8). Scanner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. OpticALLY 3D Scan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OpticALLY 3D Scan holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Scanner's written reviews are positive against 100% of OpticALLY 3D Scan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scanner ships an update monthly, OpticALLY 3D Scan every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Scanner versus OpticALLY 3D Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScannerOpticALLY 3D Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (5 ratings)3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better2
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB292 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXRPro, LLCWonmo Seong

Customer experience

Scanner

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

OpticALLY 3D Scan

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Scanner

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

OpticALLY 3D Scan

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Scanner free?
Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpticALLY 3D Scan free?
OpticALLY 3D Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scanner or OpticALLY 3D Scan?
OpticALLY 3D Scan is rated higher. Scanner averages 1.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while OpticALLY 3D Scan averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Scanner or OpticALLY 3D Scan have ads?
Neither Scanner nor OpticALLY 3D Scan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scanner or OpticALLY 3D Scan?
Scanner ships an update monthly, and OpticALLY 3D Scan every 4 months. Most recently, Scanner was updated on September 28, 2026 and OpticALLY 3D Scan on September 17, 2026.

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