Comparison

Cyclops 1.0 vs Cyclops AR

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

Head to head
About

Cyclops 1.0

Control your Wi-Fi camera remotely to live stream, capture photos and videos, and apply effects. Download edited content to your device and share it on social media.

Highlights
  • Live camera stream preview
  • Trigger photo and video capture
  • Apply effects to media
  • Download media to device
  • Share edited files on social media
  • Format camera SD card
Features
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The “Cyclops 1.0" app is a remote controller of the Cyclops Gear CGX3 Wi-Fi camera. You can connect the CGX3 via Wi-Fi by the iPhone or iPad with Cyclops 1.0 App. After you establish the connection, you can live view the camera video stream, trigger start movie record, take a picture, view the thumbnail, Edit and Apply Effects on both picture and Video, and download the video or picture to your phone or tablet. Also now you can share these edited files to your social media platforms. Connection Step: 1. Open camera Wi-Fi 2. Connect to the camera WiFi, the password is: recordlife. 3. Open the Cyclops 1.0 App Features: 1. Preview stream, live streaming from camera. 2. Trigger action, in the preview stream, you can trigger camera to take a video or picture. 3. Support delay capture. 4. Support video quality change. 5. Support image size change. 6. Support white-balance change 7. Format the camera SD card. 8. Listing photo & video files and download or delete files. 9. Single photo playback. 10. Automatic time correction with iPhone or iPad when established the connection. 11. Photo & video capture by Device camera. 12. Apply effects on Video & Pictures. 13. Share the files on your social media platforms.

About

Cyclops AR

Visualize digital assets and architectural designs in real-world environments using augmented reality. Professionals can preview CG characters, set extensions, and building proposals directly on location, enhancing pre-production and design workflows.

Highlights
  • AR visualization of digital assets
  • Real-time animation and lighting
  • Google Maps integration with sun path
  • Professional camera and lens matching
  • Import/export with Unreal Engine
  • AI People compositing
  • Lidar for holdout geometry
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Cyclops is an advanced AR visualization tool for film/TV and architecture, relied on by industry professionals to easily visualize ideas in the real world. See digital creatures, set extensions or designs in context with actual sets, actors and locations. Scout building sites and design proposals aligned to real geography. Whether the content you are creating will be virtual or real, you can use Cyclops anywhere to provide a new perspective on the world. Use Cyclops anywhere to put your virtual ideas into real-world context. For VFX Crew Visualize CG characters, creatures and set extensions on set or on location, with simulcam-like capabilities in real time. Integrate VFX elements with powerful compositing tools. Preview, share and discuss how VFX elements will integrate into shots while scouting and shooting. For Directors, Cinematographers, & Camera Operators Block shots and create photoboards in AR or in Google Maps. “Find” shots by framing up virtual and real storytelling elements. Scout camera coverage, lenses and real locations to help prepare shot lists and shooting plans. Use as a digital viewfinder to properly review VFX shots with proper camera lens matching. For Designers & Architects Visualize architecture projects in AR to see and share how designs fit the real world. Visualize designs in Google Maps to explore and present a proposed build within the actual geography. Create scenarios for lighting or drop in posed humans to capture video with scale reference. Features & Tools: Import your own FBX/OBJ models or export assets and levels from Unreal Real-time animation, lighting and FX adjustment tools Search-and-explore via Google Maps, with correct sun path information Professional cinema camera & lens matching Scene organization tools, including outliner, layers and bookmarks Asset tools to move, rotate, & scale objects in the scene Take photos and record videos with metadata/camera data Export recorded cameras into Unreal Game controller support Range finder and measuring tape tool Robust animation playback controls – scrub, adjust playback speed, set in/out points, & more Built-in Photo and Video Gallery with custom info, metadata and sharing Seamless import/export with Unreal Engine Secure content delivery system AI People compositing Chromakey Scene Lidar for holdout geometry Built-in GPS alignment Point Cloud Anchor tools to correctly save and load CG models in real-world locations Scene-saving tools Create your own complex assets in Unreal with different color, texture, or material options Multiple operation modes, including Asset Mode, Shot Mode, VCAM Mode and Maps Mode Secure platform. All content is stored on your device with no rendering in the cloud. Hundreds of user-driven tools and features Additional Info: Cyclops is a subscription-based app. Multiple subscription levels and time frames are offered to fit user and project needs. Maps - access to Maps Mode only Assets - access to Maps and Asset modes Pro - access to all modes. You can enjoy a 1-week free trial. iOS or iPadOS 16 or newer is required. For the best experience with Cyclops, a 2021 or newer iPad Pro is recommended. Please see our website for more info, tutorials & support. http://cyclops.thethirdfloorinc.com

Screenshots

Cyclops 1.01 screens
Cyclops AR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cyclops AR at 67% against Cyclops 1.0's 13%. Cyclops AR also leads on rating (3.7 vs 1.7) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Cyclops 1.0's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (11 vs 3). 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. Cyclops AR sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Cyclops 1.0 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cyclops AR holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Cyclops 1.0's written reviews are positive against 67% of Cyclops AR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cyclops 1.0 ships an update every 3 months, Cyclops AR monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Cyclops 1.0 versus Cyclops AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCyclops 1.0Cyclops AR
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (11 ratings)3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB442 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCYCLOPS GEAR LLCThe Third Floor, Inc

Customer experience

Cyclops 1.0

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.5%

Cyclops AR

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Cyclops 1.0

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Cyclops AR

Subscriptions10
  • Maps Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Assets Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Maps 6 Months7 Days trial$5.996 Months
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  • Pro Weekly7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Maps Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Assets Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Assets 6 Months7 Days trial$79.996 Months
  • Pro 6 Months7 Days trial$124.996 Months
  • Assets Yearly7 Days trial$150.001 Year

Questions

Is Cyclops 1.0 free?
Cyclops 1.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cyclops AR free?
Cyclops AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cyclops 1.0 or Cyclops AR?
Cyclops AR is rated higher. Cyclops 1.0 averages 1.7 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Cyclops AR averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Cyclops 1.0 or Cyclops AR have ads?
Neither Cyclops 1.0 nor Cyclops AR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cyclops 1.0 or Cyclops AR?
Cyclops 1.0 ships an update every 3 months, and Cyclops AR monthly. Most recently, Cyclops 1.0 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cyclops AR on October 24, 2026.

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