PIX4Dcatch vs MetaScan

PIX4Dcatch8.9Visit MetaScan8.5Visit

Higher score PIX4Dcatch #3 in AI 3D Scanning Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit PIX4D

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MetaScan #5 in AI 3D Scanning Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit MetaScan

• PIX4Dcatch fits best

  Mobile LiDAR and photogrammetry field capture

• MetaScan fits best

  Simple phone scans with quick previews

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Side by side

Feature	PIX4Dcatch 8.9/10 Visit ↗	MetaScan 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.5
Ranking	#3 in AI 3D Scanning Software	#5 in AI 3D Scanning Software
Best for	Mobile LiDAR and photogrammetry field capture	Simple phone scans with quick previews
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$9.99/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Community, Docs	Email
Integrations	8 integrations	4 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features PIX4Dcatch 1/4 · MetaScan 0/4
Textured mesh output	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Measurement tools	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Web app	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
API access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Capture input	Both	Not checked yet
Mobile platforms	Both	Not checked yet
Export formats	OPF, PLY, OBJ, GLTF, WKT, ZIP	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines photogrammetry, LiDAR, GPS, and RTK device connectivity Supports measurements, GCPs, live meshes, volumes, and AR overlays Exports to OPF, PLY, OBJ, GLTF, WKT, and ZIP project data	Guided capture works across iOS and Android without LiDAR Instant previews plus cloud-based HD reconstruction Exports GLB, USDZ, and OBJ with Blender, Unreal, and Unity support
Cons	Some scanning-kit compatibility notes are limited to iOS devices Advanced cloud collaboration requires the PIX4Dcatch Pro + PIX4Dcloud Pro tier The broader workflow depends on compatible PIX4D or survey hardware integrations	Free plan limits the library to 5 scans HD reconstructions and auto-rigs are capped by plan Higher-resolution exports require a paid plan
Our verdict	PIX4Dcatch is a mobile 3D scanning application for surveyors, civil engineers, construction teams, utilities professionals, and forensic users. It captures imagery, positional information, and LiDAR data on supported Apple devices to… Read the review →	MetaScan is a mobile photogrammetry application for turning photos of objects, people, faces, and products into textured 3D models. It is aimed at consumers, creators, product teams, 3D-printing users, and AR, game, and e-commerce… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• PIX4Dcatch — where it wins

  • Combines photogrammetry, LiDAR, GPS, and RTK device connectivity
  • Supports measurements, GCPs, live meshes, volumes, and AR overlays
  • Exports to OPF, PLY, OBJ, GLTF, WKT, and ZIP project data

  Where it doesn't

  • Some scanning-kit compatibility notes are limited to iOS devices
  • Advanced cloud collaboration requires the PIX4Dcatch Pro + PIX4Dcloud Pro tier
  • The broader workflow depends on compatible PIX4D or survey hardware integrations

• MetaScan — where it wins

  • Guided capture works across iOS and Android without LiDAR
  • Instant previews plus cloud-based HD reconstruction
  • Exports GLB, USDZ, and OBJ with Blender, Unreal, and Unity support

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan limits the library to 5 scans
  • HD reconstructions and auto-rigs are capped by plan
  • Higher-resolution exports require a paid plan

• PIX4Dcatch8.9/10 · Free plan

  A field-focused mobile scanner combining LiDAR, photogrammetry, positioning, and 3D exports.

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• MetaScan8.5/10 · Free plan

  A simple mobile scanner with quick previews, cloud reconstruction, and focused export limits.

  Visit MetaScanFull verdict →