Comparison

Ortelium vs AKULAR

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

Head to head
About

Ortelium

Features
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Ortelium at a glance The Ortelium web platform manages dynamic atlases of different Atlas operators. These atlases collect and visualize a variety of data that has a location and time reference and evaluate it in real time. Operators are e.g. authorities, public bodies or companies carrying out digitized environmental monitoring. The data may include technical data from measuring instruments or other data sources. In specific atlases, you can enter your own observations via the Ortelium app or a web form. As an external user, you can visit the atlases as a guest if guest access is available. For an extended use of the Ortelium web platform, a general registration as a member on the Ortelium platform may be necessary. Here we ask for your e-mail address in a double-opt-in procedure and save it. In addition to this data privacy policy, you will need to recognize general terms of use of the Ortelium web platform. The operators of the various atlases are each responsible for the data privacy on their specific atlas, and provide own data privacy policies and special terms of use that apply to the specific atlas. You must therefore separately agree to the use of one or more atlases - both as a guest and as a member. To use the Ortelium application an internet connection is necessary. This can result in costs for data transmission.

About

AKULAR

Explore and interact with 3D models in augmented reality. Visualize live or historical data, attach documents, and create issues directly on the model. Advanced tools allow for transparency adjustments, heatmap generation, and hierarchical visibility control.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality 3D model viewing
  • Live and historical data visualization
  • Attach and view documents
  • Create and track model issues
  • Adjust model transparency
  • Generate heatmaps from sensor data
  • Model hierarchy viewer
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AKULAR is a cutting-edge app that offers a unique experience. With its user-friendly interface, AKULAR allows users to interact with 3D models using their fingers and even place them in augmented reality (AR). One of the key features of AKULAR is its ability to display live or historical data in the model. Users can see real-time data visualizations or add their own data to the model. This makes it easy to analyze the model and identify potential issues. Users can also add documents to the model and view them within the app. This is useful for providing context and reference materials for the model. AKULAR also allows users to create issues whenever they see a problem with the model. These issues can be bound to the entire model or to specific parts of the model, making it easy to track and resolve issues. In addition to these core features, AKULAR offers a range of advanced tools and functionality. Users can adjust the transparency of the model, create heatmaps from sensor data, and use the model hierarchy viewer to control which parts of the model are visible. Overall, AKULAR is a powerful and versatile app that provides a comprehensive 3D models exploring experience. With its intuitive interface and advanced functionality, AKULAR is sure to become an essential tool for anyone who works with 3D models.

Screenshots

Ortelium4 screens
AKULAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Ortelium at 10.0 against AKULAR's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ortelium ships an update every 2 months, AKULAR every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Ortelium versus AKULAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrteliumAKULAR
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB289 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOlfasense GmbHAKULAR, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Ortelium

No in-app purchases

None

AKULAR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ortelium free?
Ortelium is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AKULAR free?
AKULAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ortelium or AKULAR have ads?
Neither Ortelium nor AKULAR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ortelium or AKULAR?
Ortelium ships an update every 2 months, and AKULAR every 6 weeks. Most recently, Ortelium was updated on October 26, 2026 and AKULAR on October 19, 2026.

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