Comparison

XR Viewer (Augmented Reality) vs Dot3D

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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/

About

Dot3D

This app transforms your LiDAR-equipped iPhone or iPad into a professional 3D laser scanner. It offers verifiable accuracy and large-scale reliability for various industries, ensuring total data privacy with local processing. Capture detailed 3D site maps for real estate, forensics, and industrial applications.

Highlights
  • Real-time 3D scanning
  • Targeting workflows for accuracy
  • Loop-closure technology
  • GNSS compatibility
  • Local data processing (no cloud)
  • 3D measurements and calculations
  • Export to CAD and BIM software
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Stop settling for "good enough" scans. Dot3D is the industry-leading mobile LiDAR solution for professionals who value verifiable accuracy, large-scale reliability, and total data privacy, without the artifacts that plague other 3D apps. From complex construction sites to sensitive crime scenes, Dot3D turns your iPad or iPhone into a professional-grade 3D laser scanner. REAL ESTATE, AEC & BIM: Capture accurate as-builts of any-size interiors and export point clouds into AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, Revit, ArchiCAD, and more. CRASH & CRIME FORENSICS: Document scenes with verified accuracy and geo-referencing for courtroom-ready evidence. No cloud uploads required (all processing happens locally on-device). INDUSTRIAL: Document complex piping, machinery, and MEP systems with ease. Add annotations and high-res camera photos to your scans for additional context. Key Features: • REAL-TIME 3D SCANNING on your LiDAR-powered device (iPhone/iPad Pro) with virtually unlimited scan size • TARGETING WORKFLOWS (optional) with known reference measurements for highly accurate results • LOOP-CLOSURE technology eliminates doubles and ghosting artifacts (with or without coded targets) • GNSS COMPATIBILITY with receivers from Emlid, Trimble, Leica, and more. Add control and geo-reference large outdoor captures • 3D COORDINATE SYSTEMS: Take full control. Supports local, site-wide and global (geo-referenced) systems. • NO CLOUD REQUIRED: All data is processed locally • APPEND NEW SCAN DATA directly into existing Dot3D scans • 3D MEASUREMENTS and fill-volume calculations: precise and savable • ANNOTATE 3D locations in your scans during or after capture • EMBED HIGH-RES PHOTOS from the device camera into your scans for additional context • CROP OR HIDE any part of the scan, for easy data cleanup Unlock a wide variety of third-party workflows with Dot3D Pro: • EXPORT color 3D point clouds: DP, E57, LAS, LAZ, PTS, PTX, PLY, PTG • EXPORT ORTHOPHOTOS: scaled and geo-referenced • PROCESS SCAN-TO-BIM using directly connected third-party services • FRAME-BASED EXPORTS to 3rd party NeRF, gaussian splatting, and photogrammetry software Our point-and-shoot technology is empowering workforces across a wide range of professional industries in need of accurate and reliable 3D capture solutions: Police departments, government agencies, real estate professionals, architects, surveyors, naval engineers, general contractors, insurance agents, crime scene analysts, BIM specialists, archaeologists, interior designers andmore are trusting Dot3D for their mobile 3D scanning needs. Start with a free trial and unlock Dot3D Pro whenever you're ready to access the full functionality and export directly to all your downstream workflows in CAD, forensic reconstruction, VR, AR, and much more. IMPORTANT: LIDAR-EQUIPPED DEVICE REQUIRED FOR 3D SCANNING: iPhone Pro / Pro Max (12 & up) or iPad Pro (2020 or later) If you install onto an incompatible device, you will not be able to 3D scan, but can still open and view Dot3D scans captured from other devices. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

XR Viewer (Augmented Reality)3 screens
Dot3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dot3D at 82% against XR Viewer (Augmented Reality)'s 31%. Dot3D also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.7). On price, ratings volume, 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. XR Viewer (Augmented Reality) sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Dot3D sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dot3D holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 78 and 103 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of XR Viewer (Augmented Reality)'s written reviews are positive against 82% of Dot3D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
XR Viewer (Augmented Reality) versus Dot3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXR Viewer (Augmented Reality)Dot3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (78 ratings)4.7 (103 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.0% of reviews81.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings78103 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB146 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSevenD GmbHDotProduct LLC

Customer experience

XR Viewer (Augmented Reality)

All ratings78 ratings
Positive62.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive31.0%
Neutral3.4%
Negative65.5%

Dot3D

All ratings101 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral1.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral6.1%
Negative12.1%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

XR Viewer (Augmented Reality)

Subscriptions1
  • Premium (1 Month)$1.991 Month
2 purchases

Dot3D

Subscriptions2
  • Dot3D Pro Monthly Subscription$49.991 Month
  • Dot3D Pro Annual Subscription$349.991 Year

Questions

Is XR Viewer (Augmented Reality) free?
XR Viewer (Augmented Reality) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dot3D free?
Dot3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, XR Viewer (Augmented Reality) or Dot3D?
Dot3D is rated higher. XR Viewer (Augmented Reality) averages 3.7 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while Dot3D averages 4.7 from 103 ratings.
Do XR Viewer (Augmented Reality) or Dot3D have ads?
Neither XR Viewer (Augmented Reality) nor Dot3D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XR Viewer (Augmented Reality) or Dot3D?
XR Viewer (Augmented Reality) ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dot3D every 3 weeks. Most recently, XR Viewer (Augmented Reality) was updated on October 22, 2026 and Dot3D on October 25, 2026.

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