Comparison

JigSpace vs NinthScene

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

JigSpace

Create and share interactive 3D presentations with augmented reality capabilities. Easily import your own 3D models or use provided assets to build engaging visual content. Share your creations via links, QR codes, or embed them on websites.

Highlights
  • Create 3D presentations (Jigs)
  • View in augmented reality (AR)
  • Import 3D models and CAD files
  • Add animations, effects, and interactive labels
  • Record audio or text instructions
  • Share via link, QR code, or embed
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** World's highest rated AR app ** ** Featured in Apple's iPhone 12 launch keynote ** ** Featured by Apple on the App Store in 24 countries ** Create and share stunning 3D presentations in minutes and view them in augmented reality instantly. JigSpace is nothing like the complicated 3D software you’re probably used to, and is the only AR App that lets you create and share 3D presentations straight from your device. With more than 5M downloads, people all over the world use JigSpace to share knowledge and present ideas in stunning 3D or augmented reality (AR) presentations. WITH THE JIGSPACE APP YOU CAN: Create and view 3D presentations (we call them Jigs!) in augmented reality on your device. Upload your own 3D models or CAD files, textures, images, videos, and audio files. Bring to life with animations, effects, exploded views, and interactive labels. Make your content interactive with actions, linking to content or web URLs. Access a free library of 3D objects, materials, and templates to get started quickly. Record audio or text instructions for your step-by-step 3D presentations. Content synchronizes across devices, so you can continue editing on your desktop device. Share your Jigs with the world using a shareable link, QR code, or embed in your websites via iframe. --- MAKE THE HARD-TO-EXPLAIN, HARD-TO-FORGET WITH JIGSPACE Join leading companies in Formula 1, biotechnology, robotics, advanced manufacturing, and more who are using JigSpace for technical sales demonstrations, product launches, 3D instructions, and engaging training material. “With JigSpace we’ve been able to shorten our sales cycle from 6 months to 6 weeks.” - Mathew Keegan - Director of Applications Engineering, Automata “JigSpace is just so useful for communicating the revolutionary design and beauty of our car, in an immediately accessible way.” - Stefano Battiston, Head of Marketing, Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake YOUR JIGSPACE ACCOUNT WORKS ACROSS IPAD, IPHONE, DESKTOP and WEB. DESKTOP APP - Exclusive creator tools include adding interactive actions to your objects, object list view, custom materials and textures, precise transformation, and content analytics. IMPORT 3D FILES - Import SolidWorks CAD files, STEP, STP, FBX, OBJ, and STL files. TEMPLATES - Try one of our 3D presentation templates to bring your 3D files to life, or make your own for your team to use. ADD MEDIA - Add images, video, text-boxes, audio, and 3D effects to your presentations. TEAMS - Invite your colleagues to your team to edit files, view private files or offline, share a common 3D object library and templates. SHARE & EMBED - A single web link or QR code opens your Jig on all mobile devices, web browsers, and in the JigSpace apps. Embed Jigs you make on websites via iframe, or add a QR code to your digital documents or printed material. “JigSpace makes not only a visual impact but also movement. Doing something where you stand up and look at it helps it click in a different way.” - Maddison, Digital Media Architect, Abbott “We love JigSpace because it allows us to utilize existing 3D data efficiently to tell a specific story at ALL project stages, adding value and providing an easily accessible tool for customers.” - Craig Hooper, People and Innovation Manager at DTCo “People's eyes light up when they realize they don’t have to sift through pdfs to understand a creative concept. People can control their own experience through interactive presentation rather than just being shown it, they are delighted to be able to immerse themselves into the Jig.” - Matt, President of Slate Custom Design JigSpace terms of service: https://www.jig.com/terms-and-conditions

About

NinthScene

Features
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NinthScene is an AR app that lets you place 3D models directly in real rooms. Scan a floor or table with your iPhone, choose a model, and tap the surface to place it. You can drag to move it, rotate with two fingers, pinch to scale, and adjust its height until it sits exactly where you want. What makes NinthScene different from a typical AR preview is Spaces. Save a scanned room together with its complete layout. When you return to the same room, open the Space and move your iPhone slowly to relocalize; your previously placed items return to their saved positions. Create separate Spaces for different rooms and keep each layout organized. In addition to the built-in collection, you can import your own USDZ models from Files. Imported models can be placed, saved, and restored just like built-in models. USDZ files with skeletal animations can play and switch actions in the scene. On supported devices, RealityKit Object Capture can also turn a real object into a 3D model that you can place in AR. Use NinthScene to plan furniture and decor, preview the real-world size of 3D artwork, arrange figures and collectibles, or preserve scanned objects in layouts you can restore later. All app data is processed and stored on your device. No account is required. NinthScene contains no advertising or third-party analytics, and camera frames and room scans are not uploaded. FREE AND PRO The free version includes placement, editing, and saving and restoring Spaces, with limits of 2 Spaces and 5 imported models. Upgrade to Pro to unlock: • Unlimited Spaces • Unlimited imported models • Object Capture scanning (supported devices only) • USDZ animation playback Pro is a one-time lifetime purchase, not a subscription, and does not renew automatically. Restore Purchases is available for the same Apple Account. REQUIREMENTS Requires an ARKit-capable iPhone running iOS 17 or later and camera permission for AR surface detection. Object Capture is available only on devices with the required hardware support.

Screenshots

JigSpace4 screens
NinthScene4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JigSpace at none against NinthScene's 1. JigSpace also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NinthScene sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. JigSpace asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JigSpace ships an update every 2 weeks, NinthScene every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
JigSpace versus NinthScene: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJigSpaceNinthScene
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (8.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings8.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size396 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJigSpace Inc.栋 李

Bugs and requests

JigSpace

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Camera not working on some devices
  • Difficulty finding flat surfaces to display jigs

Requested features

4 requests
  • More jigs and content across various topics
  • Ability to create and share custom jigs
  • Improved AR tracking and positioning
  • Vertical rotation and navigation of 3D models

NinthScene

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

JigSpace

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

NinthScene

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime Unlock$1.99

Questions

Is JigSpace free?
JigSpace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NinthScene free?
NinthScene is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do JigSpace or NinthScene have ads?
Neither JigSpace nor NinthScene shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JigSpace or NinthScene?
JigSpace ships an update every 2 weeks, and NinthScene every 3 weeks. Most recently, JigSpace was updated on October 19, 2026 and NinthScene on October 10, 2026.

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