Comparison

Theta 3D vs Abound

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

Head to head
About

Theta 3D

Capture immersive 360-degree stereoscopic images with dual cameras and a specialized accessory. View your creations in 3D using Google Cardboard directly within the app.

Highlights
  • Stereoscopic 360-degree image capture
  • Dual Ricoh Theta S camera support
  • On-device image stitching
  • Google Cardboard viewing
  • 3D image visualization
Features
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Theta 3D is a hardware accessory and iPhone app that allow you to take stereoscopic 360-degree images using two Ricoh Theta S cameras. Images are stitched on the device and be viewed within the app using Google Cardboard. Join us and see what a difference 3D makes! Note: To take full advantage of this app you must have a two Ricoh Theta S cameras and a Theta 3D device.

About

Abound

Capture, edit, and share 3D models from your iPhone or iPad. Turn photos into detailed 3D models or scan entire spaces with ease. Visualize, measure, and export your creations for use in professional software or share them instantly with others.

Highlights
  • 3D model capture from photos
  • Space scanning with mini-map
  • Intuitive editing tools
  • Scale-accurate measurements
  • Augmented reality visualization
  • Export to professional software
  • Cross-device syncing
Features
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Capture, create, edit, and share in 3D with Abound, the intuitive 3D scanning and creation platform for iPhone, iPad, and Web. Scan real-world objects and spaces, or use AI Mode to create 3D models from a photo or a text prompt. From photorealistic captures to brand-new creations, Abound makes 3D fast, accessible, and ready for your workflow. Capture the real world or create with AI • Turn photos into detailed 3D models with camera zoom, auto-timer, and manual focus options • Scan spaces as you walk with a mini-map, interactive camera views, and real-time raytrace preview • AI Mode lets you create 3D models from a photo or by describing what you want Edit with speed and precision • Crop, rotate, and clean up scans with intuitive tools • Take precise, scale-accurate measurements • View your scans in the real world with augmented reality Organize and find everything • Browse your library in an interactive, zoomable grid • Search, sort, and filter with ease • Organize scans into folders • Explore geolocated scans with Map View Export into your workflow • Use models in Blender, Unity, Unreal, SketchUp, Maya, and more • Export meshes in USDZ, OBJ, GLTF, FBX, and STL • Export point clouds in LAZ, PLY, and XYZ • Create and export cinematic 4K videos of your scans Access your work anywhere • Sync your library across iPhone, iPad, and Web with an Abound account • Sign in with Apple or Google for seamless cross-device access • View and manage your scans any time at abound3d.com Abound Web • Embed interactive 3D scans on the web with a single line of HTML • Upload DSLR photo sets or videos for professional-grade model creation Share and collaborate instantly • Send scan links that work in any browser, on any platform • Keep scans private or share them publicly • Invite others to view, comment, or download • Share via Messages, email, or third-party apps Your data stays under your control • LiDAR scans are processed on your device, with no Internet required • Photos are deleted immediately after processing on our servers • Your scans stay yours until you choose to share Fast, accessible, and built for creators • Full support for Dark Mode and Dynamic Type • Manage raw scan data with the built-in Storage browser Go Pro with Abound • Unlock premium features including unlimited creations, higher resolution models, and advanced export formats Learn more: abound3d.com Terms of Use: abound3d.com/terms Privacy Policy: abound3d.com/privacy Follow us: @abound_3d on X and Instagram

Screenshots

Theta 3D4 screens
Abound4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Theta 3D at 5.0 against Abound's 4.5. Theta 3D also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 17.0). Abound's advantage is ratings volume (856 vs 1). On price, ads and device support 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. Abound sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Theta 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Theta 3D holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Abound has 856 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Theta 3D versus Abound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTheta 3DAbound
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.5 (856 ratings)
Positive reviews—52.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1856 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.3 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB146 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDEVATELIER LLCAbound Labs Inc.

Customer experience

Theta 3D

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Abound

All ratings856 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews143 reviews
Positive52.4%
Neutral8.4%
Negative39.2%

Bugs and requests

Theta 3D

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Abound

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes on launch or during scanning
  • LiDAR not working on compatible devices
  • Scans failing to process or upload successfully
  • Subscription issues and unexpected charges
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Support for newer iPhone models with LiDAR
  • Improved stability and reliability
  • Better export options and file formats
  • Ability to recover or restore deleted scans
  • More transparent and flexible pricing

In-app purchases

None

Theta 3D

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Abound

Subscriptions2
  • Abound Pro7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Abound Pro7 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Theta 3D free?
Theta 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Abound free?
Abound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Theta 3D or Abound?
Theta 3D is rated higher. Theta 3D averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Abound averages 4.5 from 856 ratings.
Do Theta 3D or Abound have ads?
Neither Theta 3D nor Abound shows ads.

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