3Dsurvey vs PhotoCatch

3Dsurvey is photogrammetry software for processing and classifying surveying data. It creates 3D models, orthophotos, digital elevation models, point clouds, and reports from sources including drones, cameras, GNSS, LiDAR, SONAR, geospatial data, and real-time telemetry. Its extraction tools cover CAD drawing, volume calculation, contour lines, profile lines, and cross sections. Listed formats include TIFF, JPG, PNG, KMZ, OBJ, PLY, E57, LAS, DXF, PDF, TXT, XYZ, DOC, XML, and MP4. Results can be uploaded to 3Dsurvey Cloud Viewer and shared by link for viewing on any device. The maker highlights construction, land surveying, and surface mining. A 14-day trial offers full functionality without data limitations, and a free student license is available for individual non-commercial use. Subscription pricing is €225 per month, billed monthly, or €187.50 per year billed yearly at €2,250, excluding taxes. A perpetual license costs €3,399 one time, excluding taxes.

PhotoCatch creates 3D models from photos and video, with capture and editing options on macOS and iOS. The desktop app can build models from separate photos, video, or both, then provides texture editing, AR optimization, transform, and crop tools. It exports USDZ and OBJ files; the App Store page says USDZ exports are ready for AR Quick Look and OBJ files work with almost any 3D software. PhotoCatch Cloud brings photogrammetry and 3D editing to mobile for capture, editing, and sharing on site. Its Depth Capture feature is intended to keep a model at the same scale as the real-world object. The maker presents PhotoCatch for personal, business, and enterprise uses such as AR, VR, construction, real estate, VFX, and online shopping. Desktop requirements are macOS 12 Monterey or later and Apple Silicon; some Intel Macs may work with 16 GB RAM and a compatible AMD GPU with 4 GB VRAM. The free plan is free. Monthly options are Essentials at 4.99 USD, Pro at 9.99 USD, Small Business at 19.99 USD, and Corporate at $49.99 a month.