Polycam
Polycam is a cross-platform 3D capture app that turns iPhone and iPad LiDAR scans, photogrammetry photo sets, and 360 captures into meshes and point clouds you can measure, edit, and export to CAD and DCC tools, with optional floor-plan outputs for interior documentation.
Polycam markets a mobile-first workflow for turning site and object captures into 3D assets: the product page title references AI-assisted scanning, floor plans, and drone mapping, while the App Store listing describes LiDAR room scans, photogrammetry including Gaussian splats, and 360 panoramas with editing on device (Polycam, 2025; Apple App Store listing for Polycam, 2026). The App Store text positions exports toward Blender, SketchUp, AutoCAD, and similar tools, and calls out room mode for interior spaces aimed at architects, designers, and real estate workflows.
Export formats named in the store description include mesh formats such as OBJ, DAE, FBX, and STL, plus color point clouds in DXF and PLY, with paid tiers advertising broader export and floor-plan generation options (Apple App Store listing for Polycam, 2026). A web companion is described for editing, syncing, and sharing captures from a desktop browser using the same account.
Distribution is freemium with in-app purchases on Apple platforms: the store shows Polycam Basic and Polycam Pro monthly and yearly price points at the time of listing, for example Pro monthly at $26.99 and Pro yearly at $199.99 in USD tiers shown to U.S. shoppers (Apple App Store, 2026). Android and web coverage should be confirmed on poly.cam because feature parity can differ by platform and release.
User sentiment on the App Store summary includes a 4.7 out of 5 score with more than 41,000 ratings, which is a useful signal for stability but not a substitute for testing your own hardware and export pipeline (Apple App Store, 2026). Always verify measurement accuracy, coordinate systems, and file units against your BIM or CAD templates before relying on captures for contract deliverables.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Strong mobile distribution with a large App Store rating base for iOS users.
- Multiple export paths toward common DCC and CAD formats named in official store copy.
- Combines LiDAR, photos, and 360 in one product narrative for varied capture needs.
Cons
- Full LiDAR feature sets require compatible Apple hardware; check device support lists.
- Pricing and tier limits change with mobile store listings; confirm before you standardize on a plan.
- Accuracy expectations for construction-grade QA should be validated against control measurements.
Key features
LiDAR scanning: Rapid room and object captures on supported iPhone and iPad hardware.
Photogrammetry: Photo-based 3D reconstruction and Gaussian splat workflows described for many iPhones and iPads.
Room and interior mode: LiDAR-driven interior models with measurement and planning-oriented messaging.
Exports: Meshes and point clouds in formats such as OBJ, FBX, STL, DXF, and PLY named in App Store copy.
Floor plans: Paid tiers reference 2D floor plans and blueprints derived from room scans.
Web companion: Polycam web access for editing and sharing from a computer in public marketing text.
Pricing
Polycam Pro (monthly, App Store)
per month
$26.99
Listed as in-app purchase on Apple App Store U.S. listing; verify on device and region.
Polycam Basic (App Store)
per month
$29.99
Listed as in-app purchase; confirm tier differences on vendor and store pages.
Polycam Pro (yearly, App Store)
per year
$199.99
Listed as in-app purchase on Apple App Store U.S. listing; verify on device and region.
Frequently asked questions
What file formats does Polycam export?
- The App Store description lists mesh exports such as OBJ, DAE, FBX, and STL and color point clouds in DXF and PLY, with paid tiers referencing additional export and floor-plan options (Apple App Store listing for Polycam, 2026). Always test imports into your target authoring tool because units and materials can need cleanup.
Does Polycam work with Revit or BIM authoring tools?
- Public copy points to exports that CAD and DCC packages can ingest, such as OBJ and FBX, rather than native RVT workflows (Apple App Store listing for Polycam, 2026). Most BIM teams import meshes or point clouds as references, then remodel to BIM standards.
How much does Polycam cost?
- The iOS listing shows in-app purchase tiers such as Polycam Pro at $26.99 per month and $199.99 per year and Basic tiers at $29.99 and $149.99 per year in the U.S. storefront snapshot we reviewed (Apple App Store, 2026). Regional pricing and promotions can differ, so read the current store page before purchase.
Do you need a LiDAR iPhone or iPad for Polycam?
- The App Store text separates LiDAR workflows that need supported hardware from photogrammetry captures that work across more devices (Apple App Store listing for Polycam, 2026). Check the latest compatibility footnotes for your exact model.
Can Polycam generate floor plans?
- Paid feature messaging references 2D floor plans and blueprints from 3D room scans with export paths toward tools such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Illustrator in marketing copy (Apple App Store listing for Polycam, 2026). Validate scale and wall thickness against field measurements.
Is Polycam only for architecture?
- While room mode language targets architects and designers, object scanning and photogrammetry are framed for broader 3D workflows (Apple App Store listing for Polycam, 2026). AEC teams often use it for quick as-builts; industrial users may prefer metrology-focused scanners for tight tolerances.