XR Viewer (Augmented Reality) vs Abound
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
XR Viewer (Augmented Reality)
Visualize your 3D models in augmented reality on your mobile device. Upload models from local storage or cloud services and experience them in your own environment with support for various file formats and ARKit.
- View 3D models in AR
- Upload from local storage
- Import from cloud services
- Supports USDZ, OBJ, GLTF, STL, FBX
- Marker recognition
- Occlusion support
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Experience your 3D models in an exciting augmented reality surrounding on your smartphone or tablet (supported by ARKit) with our AR 3D Viewer. + Show your 3D models in your own surrounding + Upload your models from local iTunes folder into the app + Import your models from the cloud: iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, ... + Supported formats: USDZ, OBJ, MTL, GLTF 2.0, SCN, STL, 3DS, FBX + Supported languages: english, german + Light and Dark Mode + Marker recognition + Occlusion We'd like to work together with you, so you can use the software individually for your own projects - feel free to contact us! (Mail: hallo@sevend.de) EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Abound at 4.5 against XR Viewer (Augmented Reality)'s 3.7. Abound also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 25%) and ratings volume (856 vs 77). XR Viewer (Augmented Reality)'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. XR Viewer (Augmented Reality) sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Abound sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Abound holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Abound has 856 ratings behind it against 77, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of XR Viewer (Augmented Reality)'s written reviews are positive against 52% of Abound's.
XR Viewer (Augmented Reality) ships an update every 3 weeks, Abound every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | XR Viewer (Augmented Reality) | Abound |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (77 ratings) | 4.5 (856 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 52.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 77 | 856 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 146 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SevenD GmbH | Abound Labs Inc. |
Customer experience
XR Viewer (Augmented Reality)
Abound
Bugs and requests
XR Viewer (Augmented Reality)
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
XR Viewer (Augmented Reality)
- Premium (1 Month)$1.991 Month
Abound
- Abound Pro7 Days trial$14.991 Month
- Abound Pro7 Days trial$79.991 Year
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