Aryzon AR Studio vs SimLab AR/VR Viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Aryzon AR Studio
Explore and view 3D models from various sources in augmented reality. Scale, rotate, and place models realistically in your environment, and even import your own creations. Share your AR experiences with friends.
- View thousands of 3D models
- Integrates with Sketchfab and Google Poly
- Supports textures and animations
- Import your own 3D models
- Share models, videos, and photos
- Compatible with Aryzon AR Headset
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Aryzon's AR Studio brings Augmented Reality to a whole new dimension. Browse for 3D models from Sketchfab and Google Poly, store them in your library and view them in AR! FEATURES: + Thousands directly viewable 3D models + Google Poly and Sketchfab integration + Supports textures and animations + Scan with ARKit + Build your own library of models + Share models, videos and photos with friends + Open your own 3D models + Compatible with the Aryzon AR Headset Scale, rotate and place your 3D model realistically in your environment. Once done, move around and examine the 3D model from every angle. This app is excellent for testing out an objects scale in a real AR environment. Additionally any textures and/or animations can be embedded to the 3D model and can be viewed with this application. Want to see your own 3D model in AR? Simply open the file and add it to your library. See below for the supported file types. Use this app to take your 3D models with you to see them anywhere, anytime in your own environment! SUPPORTED FILE TYPES: 3D, 3DS, 3MF, AC, AMF, ASE, ASSBIN, ASSXML, B3D, BLEND, BSP, BVH, COB, CSM, DAE, DXF, FBX, GLTF, HMP, IFC, IRR, IRRMESH, LWO, LWS, MD2, MD3, MD5, MDC, MDL, MS3D, NDO, NFF, OBJ, OFF, OGEX, PLY, Q3D, Q3S, RAW, SCN, SIB, SMD, STL, TER, VTA, X, X3D, XGL, XML, ZGL. Aryzon's mission is to make 3D Augmented Reality available to anyone with a smartphone! **Use of the Aryzon AR Headset is advised but not necessary. Our AR headset advances the Augmented Reality effect into the 3rd dimension and allows you to truly visualize the volumetric 3D model in a real world environment.**
SimLab AR/VR Viewer
Explore interactive 3D and VR experiences prepared with SimLab Composer or VR Studio. View simulations, interact with mechanical assemblies, and collaborate in real-time multi-user sessions. Ideal for architects, engineers, educators, and designers.
- View VR training and educational simulations
- Interact with prepared 3D objects
- Deliver immersive learning experiences
- Add measurements and notes
- Join multi-user VR sessions
- Sync wirelessly with desktop tools
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SimLab AR/VR Viewer allows you to explore interactive 3D and VR experiences created using SimLab Composer or SimLab VR Studio. These tools prepare 3D models from more than 30 supported file formats and convert them into fully interactive scenes that you can open and view on your Apple device. Important: 3D files (such as FBX, OBJ, or USDZ) must be prepared in SimLab Composer or SimLab VR Studio before viewing. Direct file import into the app is not supported. Features: • View complete VR training and educational simulations. • Explore mechanical assemblies and interact with prepared 3D objects. • Deliver hands-on demonstrations and immersive learning experiences. • Add measurements and notes for review and collaboration. • Join multi-user sessions to communicate and work together in real time across supported platforms. • Sync wirelessly with SimLab Composer or SimLab VR Studio to transfer and update VR experiences. Ideal For: • Architects and engineers: Review designs and model details in an immersive environment. • Educators and trainers: Present interactive lessons and simulations. • Designers and product teams: Showcase prototypes and concepts. • Collaborative teams: Meet inside shared VR spaces to review work together. To create VR experiences that can be viewed in this app, use SimLab Composer or SimLab VR Studio on desktop.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Aryzon AR Studio at 43% against SimLab AR/VR Viewer's 0%. Aryzon AR Studio also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (44 vs 5). SimLab AR/VR Viewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. Aryzon AR Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SimLab AR/VR Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Aryzon AR Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aryzon AR Studio has 44 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Aryzon AR Studio's written reviews are positive against 0% of SimLab AR/VR Viewer's.
Aryzon AR Studio ships an update every 2 months, SimLab AR/VR Viewer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Aryzon AR Studio | SimLab AR/VR Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (44 ratings) — better | 3.4 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 44 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 199 MB | 338 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aryzon 3D B.V. | Simulation Lab Software |
Customer experience
Aryzon AR Studio
SimLab AR/VR Viewer
In-app purchases
Aryzon AR Studio
- Unlimited app usage$1.99
SimLab AR/VR Viewer
No in-app purchases
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