# in3D vs Abound

in3D and Abound both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 53% of Abound's written reviews are positive against 31% of in3D's. in3D's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. in3D sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Abound sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for in3D against 4.5 for Abound. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 727 and 857 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of in3D's written reviews are positive against 53% of Abound's.

in3D ships an update every 11 days, Abound every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | in3D | Abound |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (727 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/in3d-avatar-creator-pro/id1467153183/reviews) | **[4.5 (857 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abound-3d-scanner/id1472387724/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 727 | **857** |
| Positive reviews | 31.1% of reviews | **53.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 163 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GOODSIZE INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467153182) | [Abound Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448444005) |

## What reviewers say

### in3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/in3d-avatar-creator-pro/id1467153183)

Create realistic 3D avatars from a video selfie in under a minute. This app allows you to virtually try on clothes, animate your avatar, and export it in various formats for use in games, videos, or other 3D environments.

**Highlights:** 3D avatar creation from video selfie, Fully rigged 3D model export, Virtual try-on for clothes, Avatar animation and AR experience, Export to popular 3D software, MetaHuman and Character Creator export

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Scans Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| 5 Scans Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| 10 Scans Monthly | $35.99 | per month |
| 20 Scans Monthly | $59.99 | per month |
| 60 Scans Yearly | $179.99 | per year |
| 60 Scans Yearly | $199.99 | per year |
| GTA V export | $9.99 | one-time |
| Second Life export | $9.99 | one-time |
| VRChat export | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5 additional scans | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Impressive 3D scanning capabilities
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🎨 Customizable avatar animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around data usage
- 🐛 Inconsistent scan quality and export issues
- 🕰️ Obtrusive tutorial playback

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when viewing scans
- Login issues and account problems
- Inaccurate body proportions in generated avatars

**Requested features**

- Ability to export models for free
- More flexible subscription options
- Improved lighting detection and guidance
- Expanded compatibility with 3D software


### Abound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abound-3d-scanner/id1472387724)

Capture, edit, and share 3D models from your iPhone or iPad. Turn photos into detailed 3D models or scan entire spaces with ease. Visualize, measure, and export your creations for use in professional software or share them instantly with others.

**Highlights:** 3D model capture from photos, Space scanning with mini-map, Intuitive editing tools, Scale-accurate measurements, Augmented reality visualization, Export to professional software, Cross-device syncing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Abound Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| Abound Pro | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 💡 Innovative scanning features
- 🔍 Excellent 3D capture quality
- 🎨 Great texture and detail capture

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and compatibility issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔄 Unreliable processing and uploads
- 🗑️ Lost or deleted user scans
- 🤖 Lack of developer support and updates

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch or during scanning
- LiDAR not working on compatible devices
- Scans failing to process or upload successfully
- Subscription issues and unexpected charges
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Support for newer iPhone models with LiDAR
- Improved stability and reliability
- Better export options and file formats
- Ability to recover or restore deleted scans
- More transparent and flexible pricing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is in3D free?

in3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Abound free?

Abound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, in3D or Abound?

Abound is rated higher. in3D averages 4.5 out of 5 from 727 ratings, while Abound averages 4.5 from 857 ratings.

### Do in3D or Abound have ads?

Neither in3D nor Abound shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, in3D or Abound?

in3D ships an update every 11 days, and Abound every 6 weeks. Most recently, in3D was updated on October 21, 2026 and Abound on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*