Qlone vs RealityScan

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.

RealityScan creates detailed 3D models from images and laser scans using photogrammetry. Its desktop software provides an end-to-end pipeline for high-fidelity photorealistic models and precise point clouds at any scale. Listed tools include cleanup and optimization, image layers, scalable worldbuilding workflows, and workflow automation. RealityScan Mobile adds real-time point-cloud feedback, automatic capture, augmented-reality scaling, camera controls, and masking. Mobile models can be uploaded to Sketchfab or exported to the device for use in other 3D software. The mobile app is free on iOS and Android. Desktop installation requires the Epic Games Launcher and an Epic Games account; listed operating systems include 64-bit Windows 8/8.1/10/11 or Windows Server 2008+, and Ubuntu 24.04 or Fedora 39. Individuals and small businesses below $1 million USD in revenue in the past 12 months, educational institutions, and students can use the product for free. Other seats cost $1,250 a year and include updates for one year. A 30-day trial is available, with tutorials, guides, documentation, sample datasets, and community forums provided.