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24 alternatives to PhoneDrone

Grant your smartphone access to the third dimension.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. PhoneDrone launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Microdrone 3.0▲150

   A customizable drone that fits in the palms of your hands

   2015 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Project Tango by Google ▲80

   Mobile device + 3D

   2014 · google.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Meerpod▲141

   Compact tripod that mounts directly into your phone.

   2015 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Notch▲102

   Your movements reconstructed on your smartphone in 3D

   2017 · wearnotch.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Nextbit Robin▲87

   The phone that doesn't run out of space.

   2015 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   TravelbyDrone▲112

   Collects travel videos taken by drones.

   2014 · travelbydrone.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   SendHub▲100

   Phone System for the Mobile World

   2014 · sendhub.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   FreeSkies▲78

   Mobile app for autonomous drone cinematography

   2015 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Ungrip▲84

   The best way to hold your phone

   2016 · ungripyourphone.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Glass phone mockups▲84

    Attractive mobile device in stylish scenes

    2023 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    BetterView▲140

    Modernizing the roofing industry with drones

    2015 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Metromile▲86

    Making every car a smart car

    2014 · metromile.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Subspotting▲65

    Visualizing available cell phone coverage on the NYC subway

    2016 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Eora 3D▲145

    High-precision 3D scanning on your smartphone

    2015 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    EyeFly3D▲57

    The first glasses-free mobile 3D for iPhone

    2015 · eyefly3d.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Unmute 2.0▲156

    Social phone calls. Dial one, speak to many. 📞

    2016 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Structure▲84

    3D Sensor for iOS

    2013 · structure.io · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Eyecon▲74

    The intuitive picture phonebook

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Soluto▲80

    Discover More About Your Mobile Device

    2014 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Drippler▲72

    Make Your Smartphone Awesome

    2014 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Codemade for Android▲74

    A big collection of open-source electronics projects

    2016 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Seene 2.0▲124

    Share life in 3D

    2014 · snap.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    MetroMile▲72

    Car Analytics Gadget w/ Built-in Cell Modem and GPS

    2014 · metromile.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Snapa▲67

    Smartphone messenging with a twist.

    2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →