# ArcGIS AppStudio Player vs RTAB

The clearest difference is rating: RTAB at 4.8 against ArcGIS AppStudio Player's 4.2. RTAB also leads on ratings volume (41 vs 12). ArcGIS AppStudio Player's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

RTAB holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 41 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

ArcGIS AppStudio Player ships an update every 3 months, RTAB every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ArcGIS AppStudio Player | RTAB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcgis-appstudio-player/id1018006050/reviews) | **[4.8 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rtab-map-3d-lidar-scanner/id1564774365/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **41** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 174 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ESRI](https://appshunter.io/developer/379687933) | [Mathieu Labbe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1564774367) |

## What reviewers say

### ArcGIS AppStudio Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcgis-appstudio-player/id1018006050)

Instantly view and test mapping applications created with ArcGIS AppStudio. Sign in with your ArcGIS credentials to access and evaluate your own creations or those shared with you before distribution.

**Highlights:** View mapping applications, Test app creations, Sign in with ArcGIS credentials, Download shared applications, Evaluate before distribution

**In-app purchases:** none


### RTAB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rtab-map-3d-lidar-scanner/id1564774365)

This utility app enables real-time 3D scanning and mapping of environments using LiDAR or RGB-D sensors. It features online loop closure detection and map optimization for immediate feedback, with export options for various 3D formats.

**Highlights:** Online 3D scanning and mapping, Loop closure detection and map correction, Save maps in DB format, Export in PLY, LAS, or OBJ, Multi-session mapping, AR/VR visualization mode

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ArcGIS AppStudio Player free?

ArcGIS AppStudio Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RTAB free?

RTAB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ArcGIS AppStudio Player or RTAB?

RTAB is rated higher. ArcGIS AppStudio Player averages 4.2 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while RTAB averages 4.8 from 41 ratings.

### Do ArcGIS AppStudio Player or RTAB have ads?

Neither ArcGIS AppStudio Player nor RTAB shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ArcGIS AppStudio Player or RTAB?

ArcGIS AppStudio Player ships an update every 3 months, and RTAB every 5 months. Most recently, ArcGIS AppStudio Player was updated on October 24, 2026 and RTAB on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*