STL Buddy Fast 3D Scanner App
Generation Aaya LLC Photo & Video iPhoneiPadiPod touch
STL Buddy Fast 3D Scanner App is a free Photo & Video app for iPhone and iPad by Generation Aaya LLC. Rated 4.7/5 from 41 ratings. Requires iOS 15.1.
- Rating
- 4.7
- 41 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 50 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Aug 8
- 2026 · v1.3.47
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About STL Buddy Fast 3D Scanner App
STL Buddy – Free 3D Scanner App & Instant STL GeneratorTurn anything around you into a 3D‑printable model in minutes. STL Buddy is a free 3D scanner app that lets you scan real‑world objects or upload photos/images and convert them into 3D STL files ready for 3D printing, games, AR/VR, and design.––––––––––––––––WHAT STL BUDDY DOES––––––––––––––––• Scan in 3DUse your iPhone or iPad camera to capture objects from multiple angles. Follow the on‑screen guide to walk around your object, just like in apps such as Qlone, Niantic Scaniverse, MagiScan, Abound, and Pixel 3D.• Image / Photo to 3DUpload a single image or a set of photos and let STL Buddy reconstruct a detailed 3D model using AI – perfect for quick concepts, product previews, and reference models.• Instant STL for 3D PrintingExport STL in one tap, ready for Cura, PrusaSlicer, Bambu Studio, Lychee, Simplify3D, and more. The pipeline focuses on watertight, print‑ready meshes.• Modern “Metascan” & Gaussian‑Inspired TechSTL Buddy uses a modern reconstruction pipeline inspired by metascan‑style multi‑view capture and gaussian‑like techniques to better preserve detail, shape, and lighting. Capture fidelity comparable to 3D scanner apps like Niantic Scaniverse, MagiScan, Abound, Qlone, and Pixel 3D, but tuned for STL output.––––––––––––––––CORE FEATURES––––––––––––––––• 3D Object ScanningGuided capture from all anglesWorks with just your camera – no extra hardwareOn‑device and cloud‑assisted processing• AI 3D ReconstructionFrom images, screenshots, or photo setsAutomatically builds a mesh with textureGreat for fast asset creation and prototyping• 3D Editing & CleanupCrop and trim unwanted geometrySmooth or sharpen detailsAuto hole‑filling and mesh repairSet real‑world scale for accurate printsRe‑orient models to sit flat on the print bed• Export FormatsSTL (3D printing focus)OBJ, GLB/GLTF, FBXCompatible with Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, Unity, Unreal, Fusion 360 (via mesh), and more––––––––––––––––FREE VERSION––––––––––––––––STL Buddy is a free 3D scanner app that includes:• Free scans each day• Free STL exports for core projects• Standard‑resolution models• Essential cleanup and repair toolsNo complicated setup. Open the app, scan or upload, and export your STL.––––––––––––––––STL BUDDY PRO––––––––––––––––Upgrade to STL Buddy Pro for power users and professionals:• Unlimited scans and exports• Higher‑resolution models with more detail• Faster, priority processing• Advanced tools for decimation, hollowing, precise scaling, and enhanced repair• Batch import from your gallery, drone, or DSLR photo setsIdeal for:• Makers and 3D printing shops• Product designers and e‑commerce• 3D artists, game devs, AR/VR creators• Educators and STEM programs––––––––––––––––BUILT FOR 3D PRINTING & BEYOND––––––––––––––––Use STL Buddy to:• Scan minis, props, parts, and collectibles• Capture real products for online 3D/AR display• Create game and XR assets from real objects• Teach 3D scanning and digital fabricationTried Qlone, Niantic Scaniverse, MagiScan, Abound, or Pixel 3D?STL Buddy is the focused STL and 3D printing companion you’ve been missing.Scan it. Convert it. Print it.Download STL Buddy now – your free 3D scanner app for instant, print‑ready STL files. Privacy Policy - https://sites.google.com/aaya.ai/stlbuddy-privacy Terms and Conditions - https://sites.google.com/aaya.ai/stlbuddy-terms
Ratings & reviews
4.7
41 ratings
What’s new
Version 1.3.47 · Updated August 8, 2026
Improved Support for Cartoon Characters!
App privacy
The developer, Generation Aaya LLC, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Purchases: Purchase History
- Identifiers: User ID
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:
- Purchases: Purchase History
- Identifiers: User ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data
Used for: Analytics, Product Personalization, App Functionality
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| STL Buddy Fast 3D Scanner App | 4.7 / 5 (41 ratings) | Free | August 8, 2026 |
| AI 3D Model Generator . | 3.4 / 5 (31) | Free | Sep 7, 2026 |
| Mesh AI: 3D Modeling Tool | 4.3 / 5 (195) | Free | Jul 29, 2026 |
| KIRI Engine:3D Scanner & LiDAR | 4.4 / 5 (1,243) | Free | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Mesh3D: AI 3D Model Generator | 1.6 / 5 (14) | Free | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Abound - 3D Scanner | 4.5 / 5 (856) | Free | Aug 31, 2026 |
| 3D Scanner: Sapling | 4.4 / 5 (55) | Free | Sep 1, 2026 |