Comparison

Patchwork Explorer vs Aura 3D Imaging

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

Head to head
About

Patchwork Explorer

Features
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With Patchwork Explorer, use your device to explore your photorealistic 3D models, all of their functions, and the rendering quality. Lumiscaphe’s photorealistic 3D models are trusted by leading industry designers and engineers from many sectors: automotive, aeronautics, transportation, lifestyle & luxury goods, industrial equipment, consumer goods, architecture & construction, design & studio work, and emerging industries. - Photorealistic real-time rendering - Augmented reality - UHD/Retina resolutions supported natively This app requires a preexisting Lumiscaphe account.

About

Aura 3D Imaging

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Instant 3D facial analysis with a single capture. The Aura 3D Imaging System captures a photo-realistic digital twin of a patient’s face and neck with a single capture, comprehensively analyses facial structures, skin condition, and volumetric changes in an instant, and creates a shared visual language between patient and practitioner. This app is optimised to run on iPad Pro models with Apple processors, with a preference for the iPad Pro 12.9" 6th generation or newer.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Aura 3D Imaging at every 6 weeks against Patchwork Explorer's every 6 months. Patchwork Explorer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Patchwork Explorer ships an update every 6 months, Aura 3D Imaging every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and July 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Patchwork Explorer versus Aura 3D Imaging: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPatchwork ExplorerAura 3D Imaging
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 6 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size331 MB622 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLumiscapheHexagon Aura Reality AG

In-app purchases

None

Patchwork Explorer

No in-app purchases

None

Aura 3D Imaging

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Patchwork Explorer free?
Patchwork Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aura 3D Imaging free?
Aura 3D Imaging is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Patchwork Explorer or Aura 3D Imaging have ads?
Neither Patchwork Explorer nor Aura 3D Imaging shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Patchwork Explorer or Aura 3D Imaging?
Patchwork Explorer ships an update every 6 months, and Aura 3D Imaging every 6 weeks. Most recently, Patchwork Explorer was updated on September 19, 2026 and Aura 3D Imaging on July 29, 2026.

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