Comparison

Arkio vs VIVE Sync

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

Head to head
About

Arkio

Collaborate on architectural and design projects in immersive 3D environments. Import large models, present ideas, and gather feedback with tools for markup, voice notes, and AI rendering. Offers VR and multi-device support for seamless teamwork.

Highlights
  • Import large 3D AEC models
  • Collaborative VR and MR experiences
  • AI rendering and presentation tools
  • Voice and text issue capture
  • Built-in modeling and ideation tools
  • Layer management and sun studies
Features
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Design better buildings, together. With Arkio, you can ideate, review and present your work in a powerful collaborative design environment, saving time and money. The new Arkio 2.0 elevates design collaboration to a new level with built-in AI rendering, layers, voice transcription, issue export, and more. Immerse yourself in Arkio using VR or work on your PC, Mac, tablet or phone. Import large 3D models, including Revit, Rhino, SketchUp, Archicad and Navisworks projects to experience them at 1:1 scale, fully immersed, or in Mixed Reality. Mark up, comment and try new design ideas with ease. With Arkio, you can make good designs great! - Load large 3D models from your favorite AEC tools - Present your designs and guide up to 24 users around your scene - Generate beautiful renders with the Arkio AI camera that can be converted into collaborative frames - Capture notes and issues using text or voice and share them with others via Arkio Cloud - Load your models in Augmented Reality to collaborate with users in VR and other devices - Ideate together using Arkio’s built-in modeling tools and shapes, and export your work back to your favorite AEC design tool - Toggle layers, add sections, do sun studies, add maps and 3D buildings and more! Visit the Arkio website to learn more about Arkio. Some features require a paid plan. Start for free, then upgrade to Plus, Pro or Enterprise to experience the full power of Arkio. Terms of use: https://www.arkio.is/terms/ Privacy policy: https://www.arkio.is/privacy/

About

VIVE Sync

Features
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This mobile companion application to VIVE Sync allows you to join and participate in virtual meetings even if you don’t have a virtual reality headset. Joining a Sync meeting from your phone or tablet is as simple as tapping a button linked to a meeting invitation. With the VIVE Sync mobile app, you can: • View and participate in Sync virtual meetings with other people using your phone or tablet • Have a full-body presence within a virtual meeting without the need for a VR headset • Check and review shared images and files • Sit, stand, and move your avatar through the lush meeting environments • Easy sign-on with your HTC account • Compatible with your custom avatar (Available on this store with the VIVE Sync Avatar Creator app)

Screenshots

Arkio4 screens
VIVE Sync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VIVE Sync at none against Arkio's 5. On price, update cadence, 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. Arkio sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. VIVE Sync asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arkio ships an update every 3 weeks, VIVE Sync every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Arkio versus VIVE Sync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArkioVIVE Sync
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size335 MB1.7 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArkioVive Studios

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Arkio

Subscriptions4
  • Arkio Plus Montly$19.991 Month
  • Arkio Pro Subscription$44.991 Month
  • Arkio Plus 3 Months$44.993 Months
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  • Arkio Plus Yearly$119.991 Year
One-time1
  • Arkio Plus Asset Pack$9.99
None

VIVE Sync

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arkio free?
Arkio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VIVE Sync free?
VIVE Sync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Arkio or VIVE Sync have ads?
Neither Arkio nor VIVE Sync shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arkio or VIVE Sync?
Arkio ships an update every 3 weeks, and VIVE Sync every 5 weeks. Most recently, Arkio was updated on September 20, 2026 and VIVE Sync on September 8, 2026.

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