# Waypoint EDU vs 3D

The clearest difference is rating: 3D at 4.9 against Waypoint EDU's 4.3. 3D also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 61%) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). Waypoint EDU's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (252 vs 9). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Waypoint EDU sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

3D holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Waypoint EDU has 252 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Waypoint EDU's written reviews are positive against 100% of 3D's.

Waypoint EDU ships an update every 2 weeks, 3D every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Waypoint EDU | 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (252 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waypoint-edu/id1248849526/reviews) | **[4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-scanner/id6449950944/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **252** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 57 MB | 594 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magnate Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/303058770) | [Merge Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1253049593) |

## What reviewers say

### Waypoint EDU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waypoint-edu/id1248849526)

An augmented reality scavenger hunt game designed for educational purposes in classrooms and for families. Create custom hunts with quiz questions, play indoors or outdoors, and explore historical wonders and inventions in AR.

**Highlights:** Create custom AR scavenger hunts, Indoor and outdoor play modes, Printable Waypoint Cards for indoor play, Quiz questions for curriculum integration, Transfer hunts wirelessly between devices, Improved 3D graphics with ARKit 2.0

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Midwest State Capitals | Free | one-time |
| Ancient Rome Hunt Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| US Pacific State Capitals | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rocky Mountain States Capitals | $0.99 | one-time |
| Southwest State Capitals | $0.99 | one-time |
| Northeast State Capitals | $0.99 | one-time |
| Southeast State Capitals | $0.99 | one-time |
| US States & Capitals Hunt Pack | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for kids and education
- 💡 Innovative use of AR for learning
- 🌍 Encourages outdoor activity
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for families
- 🧑‍🏫 Useful for educators

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Indoor hunt feature issues
- 🤔 Confusing app layout
- 🚫 Cannot add own AR images
- 🚫 No image bank for AR
- 🚫 Cannot edit waypoint placement

**Reported bugs**

- Indoor hunt does not show purple things
- Scan photo prompt persists indoors

**Requested features**

- Add photos to questions
- Create own indoor quizzes
- Allow offline use outdoors
- Track student progress
- Edit waypoint placement


### 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-scanner/id6449950944)

Transform real-world objects into virtual 3D models for educational purposes. Capture artwork, artifacts, and everyday items to view in augmented reality or share digitally with others.

**Highlights:** Scan real-world objects into 3D models, Create virtual replicas, View scans in augmented reality, Share 3D creations, Integrates with Merge EDU, Add labels and descriptions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Waypoint EDU free?

Waypoint EDU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 3D free?

3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Waypoint EDU or 3D?

3D is rated higher. Waypoint EDU averages 4.3 out of 5 from 252 ratings, while 3D averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.

### Do Waypoint EDU or 3D have ads?

Neither Waypoint EDU nor 3D shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Waypoint EDU or 3D?

Waypoint EDU ships an update every 2 weeks, and 3D every 5 months. Most recently, Waypoint EDU was updated on October 8, 2026 and 3D on October 2, 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.*