3 vs TRYO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
3
This app uses your device's FaceID sensor to create a precise 3D scan of your face. It then extracts your facial measurements to recommend perfectly tailored eyewear from a database of branded products, enhancing online and in-store shopping experiences.
- Accurate 3D face scanning
- Facial measurement extraction
- Personalized eyewear recommendations
- Integration with e-commerce
- Precise optical measurement for Rx lenses
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Please note: Device with FaceID required (iPhone XR and newer models, except the iPhone SE). Topology, the leading provider of augmented reality and optical measurements technology in the eyewear market, has re-imagined the way people shop for eyewear. Our 3-D Face Scan app unlocks the convenience and safety of online shopping with the professional guidance and precise optical measurements of the in-store experience. This is Topology's Touchless Optical Platform. Our groundbreaking process begins with an incredibly accurate 3D scan of your face, made possible by the amazing FaceID sensor embedded in compatible Apple devices. Our algorithms extract all your facial measurements, compare them against a growing database of branded eyewear products, and return the subset that are perfectly-tailored to you - viewable on the retailer's e-commerce website or on our retail iPad app and seamlessly integrated into the in-store shopping experience. Topology also uses your 3D scan to measure, with amazing precision, all necessary 3D optical measurements, enabling the delivery of even the most complicated and sophisticated of Rx lenses. For the first time, vision needs such as a strong Rx, high astigmatism, and/or progressive lenses are dispensed with unrivaled clarity.
TRYO
Virtually try on a wide range of accessories like shoes, glasses, hats, and watches using augmented reality. Browse over 500 lifelike 3D products from top brands and see how they look on you before making a purchase. This app simplifies online shopping and style changes with an intuitive AR experience.
- Virtual 3D try-on with AR
- Browse 500+ lifelike products
- Try on shoes, glasses, hats, watches
- Discover styles from top brands
- Easy setup and intuitive interface
- Seamless transition to purchase
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Have you ever wanted to try those new trendy frames or shoes, but didn’t want to go to a shop to try it on? Or, have you ever taken a chance shopping online only to find the hat doesn’t fit your head and now you have to deal with annoying returns? TRYO uses the power of augmented reality (AR) to let you seamlessly go from trying to buying in seconds. Take the guesswork out of online shopping or changing up your style and try on 500+ lifelike products from your phone. TRYO’s virtual 3D try on feature lets users see what shoes, glasses, hats and more look like realistically on themselves instead of pictures of models. Find 3D products from your favorite brands in hundreds of styles with just a few taps. Our app is simple and intuitive to use, so you can get to try on the hottest styles in seconds. Just open the app, grant camera access and you’re set! With TRYO’s virtual 3D product features, you can browse through hundreds of the hottest styles. Discover the freshest accessories from top luxury, streetwear or sports brands. Browse through every accessory you’re looking for like watches, hats, glasses and shoes. On TRYO, you can also easily view and try on trending styles others love in the “Trending” section. Get the hottest styles in the palm of your hand with TRYO. The future of accessory shopping and augmented reality experiences is here. Download it today to get started. TRYO FEATURES WORLD CLASS PRODUCT TRY ON ‣ Search trending accessory styles across dozens of brands ‣ Try on lifelike AR accessories that look just like the real deal ‣ Easy setup – no complicated calibrations or camera settings ‣ Find something you like? Head to the website to purchase it! DISCOVER STYLES FROM TOP BRANDS ‣ Find your favorite brands with over 500 products to choose from ‣ Search for 3D products from top brands ‣ With hundreds of styles to choose from, you’re sure to find a product you’ll love ACCESSORY SHOPPING MADE EASY ‣ WATCHES: Looking to elevate your watch collection? Search dozens of styles and brands ‣ HATS: From streetwear to sports, TRYO has a vast collection of hats from trending brands ‣ GLASSES: Want upgraded shades or glasses? Try on dozens of styles that fit your look and lifestyle ‣ SHOES: TRYO has the hottest new kicks and shoes on the market. Try before you buy right on the app What’s your vibe? See what different styles look like on you with TRYO's AR try on features!
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Verdict
3 and TRYO both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of TRYO's written reviews are positive against 40% of 3's. TRYO also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). 3's advantage is ratings volume (713 vs 54). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for 3 against 4.5 for TRYO. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3 has 713 ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of 3's written reviews are positive against 79% of TRYO's.
3 ships an update monthly, TRYO every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 3 | TRYO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (713 ratings) | 4.5 (54 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.3% of reviews | 78.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 713 — better | 54 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bespoke, Inc. | The Glimpse Group |
Customer experience
3
TRYO
Bugs and requests
3
Reported bugs
4 issues- Email confirmation link does not work
- Facial scanning and video recording issues
- Compatibility problems with older devices
- Zipcode and login issues in the app
Requested features
5 requests- Show frame dimensions for better fit
- Add more frame styles and color options
- Improve facial scanning and virtual try-on
- Provide order tracking and status updates
- Offer more affordable pricing options
TRYO
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
3
No in-app purchases
TRYO
No in-app purchases








