Carlson Scan3D
Carlson Software, Inc Utilities iPhoneiPad
Carlson Scan3D is a free Utilities app for iPhone and iPad by Carlson Software, Inc. Rated 4.8/5 from 8 ratings. Requires iOS 14.0. Updated October 16, 2026.
- Rating
- 4.8
- 8 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 146 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Oct 16
- 2026 · v1.4.0
Screenshots
About Carlson Scan3D
Unlock the future of 3D laser scanning with Carlson Scan3D iOS! Break new ground by transforming your iPhone or iPad into a high-powered 3D scanning tool, when equipped with LiDAR technology. Our app, tailored for professionals, delivers extensive and precise color 3D point clouds using compatible iOS devices. Say goodbye to cloud processing – Carlson Scan3D performs all data optimization locally, ensuring both accuracy and security right on your device. Whether you're in land development, civil, construction, architecture, law enforcement or any industry needing top-notch 3D capture solutions, Carlson Scan3D iOS empowers you to elevate your workflow and deliver remarkable results. Take the first step today and experience the future of 3D scanning when you download and install Carlson Scan3D iOS. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Ratings & reviews
4.8
8 ratings
What’s new
Version 1.4.0 · Updated October 16, 2026
• HEIGHT AND GEOID MODEL SUPPORT — Export georeferenced scan data with full height and local geoid model support. • GEOTIFF ORTHOPHOTO EXPORTS WITH SURVEY CONTROL — Generate georeferencing for GeoTIFF orthophotos from georeferenced control targets. • NEW MEDIATASK PARTNER PLUGIN — Seamlessly manage and attach multimedia context and field notes directly within your capture workflows. • STREAMLINED SIGNUP FLOW — Upgraded user onboarding experience for faster account setup and licensing. • ENHANCED GNSS & NTRIP PRECISION — Resolved trajectory fitting edge cases, guaranteed 1:1 trajectory preservation across project reloads, retained full coordinate precision in AprilTag exports, and upgraded NTRIP data formatting for maximum server compatibility. • HARDWARE & IMAGE CAPTURE FIXES — Restored full compatibility for M5 iPad models and RobotDot Touch support, while resolving frame synchronization issues during simultaneous high-res photo capture. • Stability enhancements and bugfixes, including adjustments to fill-volume / pile-volume control points, automatic backfaces during cropping, and optimized RTK correction handling.
App privacy
The developer, Carlson Software, Inc, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Usage Data: Product Interaction, Advertising Data, Other Usage Data
- Location: Precise Location, Coarse Location
- Contact Info: Email Address, Other User Contact Info
- User Content: Photos or Videos, Audio Data, Customer Support, Other User Content
- Identifiers: User ID, Device ID
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data, Other Diagnostic Data
Used for: Analytics, App Functionality
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