Comparison

AR Finder vs ARRI ECS

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

Head to head
About

AR Finder

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AR Finder is an application to use AR to view angles, capture information such as camera height, etc. for capturing images. For more information https://rklab.net/ar-finder-three-aims/ please look at. Notes ○ 3GB or more of memory is recommended because AR uses very much memory ○ Movie recording function is limited to iPhone 8 and later. ※Movie recording may not be possible due to circumstances such as many objects. Please use the screen recording function with iPhone 6s, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone SE. Frames may be dropped depending on the model's performance. Although there is a trade-off with the complexity of the object, it can be used normally with the iPhone 8 Plus, but I think that the number of polygons near the limit of usdz will drop frames. As a model, iPhone 8 or higher is strongly recommended. For the purpose of capturing and using 3DCG objects yourself, what comes with the app is as easy as three people or cubes.

About

ARRI ECS

Features
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The “ECS Sync” iPhone app functions as a direct communication platform between ARRI and users of ARRI’s Electronic Control System (ECS). Adaptable to any camera and any lens, ARRI ECS tools include wireless hand units and digital controllers, intelligent lens motors, and distance measurers. With the ECS Sync app, users can receive up-to-the-minute software updates, news, and answers to frequently asked questions relevant to these products. In addition, the ECS Sync app enables Bluetooth file sharing between ECS devices and the app via the new Hi-5 hand unit, without the need of a bulky laptop on set. Software versions can be synchronized, and transferred from the app to the connected devices. Lens files and user settings can be archived in the app, or forwarded on, including to the user’s Google Drive or Drop Box. Lens files can also be displayed graphically, contributing to the app’s usefulness as a portable and intuitive filmmaking tool. Features: • Save and load lens tables and user setup files to/from the Hi-5 hand unit via Bluetooth • Create a personalized lens data archive in the ECS Sync app • Update the Hi-5 hand unit and connected LBUS devices via the app • Get the latest news about ARRI ECS products • Distribute lens tables and user setup files from the app via email, WhatsApp, Dropbox, Google Drive and more

Screenshots

AR Finder1 screens
ARRI ECS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ARRI ECS at Free against AR Finder's $94.99. AR Finder's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 14 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

ARRI ECS is free to download; AR Finder costs $94.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AR Finder ships an update every 4 months, ARRI ECS every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
AR Finder versus ARRI ECS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAR FinderARRI ECS
Price$94.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyota KurataARRI Group

In-app purchases

None

AR Finder

No in-app purchases

None

ARRI ECS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AR Finder free?
AR Finder costs $94.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ARRI ECS free?
ARRI ECS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AR Finder or ARRI ECS have ads?
Neither AR Finder nor ARRI ECS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AR Finder or ARRI ECS?
AR Finder ships an update every 4 months, and ARRI ECS every 14 months. Most recently, AR Finder was updated on October 9, 2026 and ARRI ECS on September 19, 2026.

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