# Theta 3D vs Abound

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Theta 3D | Abound |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theta-3d/id1149263024/reviews)** | [4.5 (856 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abound-3d-scanner/id1472387724/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **856** |
| Positive reviews | — | 52.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 42 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DEVATELIER LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/467660867) | [Abound Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448444005) |

## What reviewers say

### Theta 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theta-3d/id1149263024)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Abound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abound-3d-scanner/id1472387724)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Abound Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Abound Pro | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 💡 Innovative scanning features
- 🔍 Excellent 3D capture quality
- 🎨 Great texture and detail capture

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and compatibility issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔄 Unreliable processing and uploads
- 🗑️ Lost or deleted user scans
- 🤖 Lack of developer support and updates

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


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