Do You Need a 3D Scanner or Just a Good Floor Plan?

Most professionals who think they need a 3D scanner actually need an accurate floor plan with CAD export. A professional 3D scanner costs €5,000 to €50,000 and requires specialist operators. LiDAR
scanning on iPhone Pro produces a dimensioned floor plan and 3D model in 10 to 20 minutes — at a fraction of the cost.

magicplan vs. Professional LiDAR Scanning: A Practical Comparison

magicplan works on any smartphone and uses camera-based measurement to produce floor plans. Metaroom uses LiDAR on iPhone Pro or iPad Pro to produce floor plans accurate to within 1%, with automatic room geometry capture and professional CAD export. Here is how they compare in practice.

Matterport vs. Mobile Scanning Apps: What’s the Difference?

Matterport produces immersive 3D tours primarily used in real estate marketing. Mobile LiDAR apps like Metaroom produce dimensioned floor plans, 3D models, and CAD exports for professional building documentation. They solve different problems at different price points.