JMStudio vs Qlone

JMStudio is 3DMakerpro’s free software for capturing and processing scans from its Fox, Toucan, Moose, Seal, Mole, Lynx, and Whale scanners. During capture it provides real-time visual feedback, markerless AI tracking, and tracking on complex surfaces. Processing tools include one-click noise removal and geometry optimization, as well as surface refinement and smoothing. JMStudio exports STL, OBJ, PLY, ASC, and RSCAN files, and can generate watertight STL files for use in slicing software. It is listed for Windows 10/11 64-bit, macOS 12, 13, and 14, Android, and iOS; mobile scanning can be wireless. Listed minimum desktop requirements are an Intel Core i5 8th generation CPU, 16 GB RAM, and an MX250 GPU with 2 GB VRAM; an NVIDIA 3060 with 4 GB VRAM is recommended. The maker lists compatibility with software ecosystems including Autodesk CAD, Blender, Fusion 360, Cinema 4D, Maya, Rhino, SolidWorks, and ZBrush. Manuals, tutorials, a forum, live chat, and email support are available.

Qlone is a 3D scanner app for creating, editing and exporting models from real objects, available on iOS and macOS. Scanning can use a printable Qlone mat or mat-free AR and Photo modes; Photo mode supports 4K images. Editing tools can fill mesh holes, blur texture imperfections, simplify meshes, smooth or erase sections, and sculpt models. Export formats include OBJ, STL, FBX, GLB, PLY and X3D, with USDZ listed for iOS. The app also supports direct uploads to Sketchfab, i.materialise, Shapeways, Snapchat Lens Studio and CGTrader. Models can be shared as MP4 or GIF videos through iMessage, WhatsApp and other social platforms. The maker says mat-free scans are processed through Qlone Cloud and that it does not store or view users’ models; scans made with the mat are processed on the phone in real time. LiDAR is not required. The app is free to download, but premium export, animated AR view and 4K scanning require an upgrade. Premium Features costs 19.99 USD one-time and includes 50 cloud credits for mat-free scans.