Polycam vs Inworld AI

Polycam: 3D scanning app that captures objects and rooms with your phone camera or LiDAR. Inworld AI: Platform and voice models for building AI characters and real-time voice experiences. Here is how they compare on features, pricing, platforms, pros and cons.

Quick verdict

Polycam

Best for: Creators and designers who want real objects and spaces as 3D models.

Stands out for: Works on everyday phones; Many export formats.

Inworld AI

Best for: Game and app developers adding talking AI characters.

Stands out for: Built for real-time use; Engine integrations.

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Polycam, Inworld AI
	Polycam Visit poly.cam (opens in a new tab)	Inworld AI Visit inworld.ai (opens in a new tab)
What it is	3D scanning app that captures objects and rooms with your phone camera or LiDAR.	Platform and voice models for building AI characters and real-time voice experiences.
Pricing	Free + Paid	Free + Paid
Free to use	Yes	Yes
Category	AI 3D & Game Assets	AI 3D & Game Assets
Editor rank	#3 in category	#7 in category
Made by	Polycam	Inworld AI
Best for	Creators and designers who want real objects and spaces as 3D models.	Game and app developers adding talking AI characters.
Key features	Photo and LiDAR 3D capture Room scanning with floor plans Gaussian splat support Export to common 3D formats	Expressive text-to-speech voices Real-time conversation runtime Game engine integrations Developer APIs
Pros	Works on everyday phones Many export formats Web and mobile apps	Built for real-time use Engine integrations Good voice quality
Cons	Best features need a paid plan Shiny or plain surfaces scan poorly	Needs developer skills Costs scale with usage
Use it to	Scan an object to use in a game Capture a room for a floor plan Create a 3D model for printing	Give game NPCs spoken dialogue Build a voice companion for an app Prototype interactive story characters
Web app
iPhone & iPad
Android
API