# Abound vs OpalAi

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OpalAi at none against Abound's 2. OpalAi also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 53%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Abound's advantage is ratings volume (857 vs 122). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Abound sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. OpalAi asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Abound against 4.5 for OpalAi. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Abound has 857 ratings behind it against 122, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Abound's written reviews are positive against 70% of OpalAi's.

Abound ships an update every 6 weeks, OpalAi monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Abound | OpalAi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (857 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abound-3d-scanner/id1472387724/reviews)** | [4.5 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opalai-scanto3d-and-floorplan/id1537506295/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **857** | 122 |
| Positive reviews | 53.2% of reviews | **70.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 146 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Abound Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448444005) | [OPAL AI INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537506297) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### OpalAi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opalai-scanto3d-and-floorplan/id1537506295)

This app uses AI and your device's LiDAR scanner to quickly create accurate 3D CAD models and floor plans of properties. It declutters furnished spaces and provides ANSI-compliant floor plans with gross living area calculations, exporting to various professional formats.

**Highlights:** Generate 3D CAD and floor plans, AI-enabled decluttering, ANSI-compliant appraisal quality plans, Gross Living Area (GLA) calculation, Export to Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD, FBX, DFX, Accurate to one inch in 20 feet

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Revolutionized 3D capture
- 👍 Very cool and nice app
- 🚀 Quick 3D results
- 👍 Easy to use indoor and outdoor
- 👍 Best app for 3D

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Hidden costs for 3D models
- 💰 Deceptive pricing
- 💰 Charged after demo despite cancellation request
- 💰 Scammy cancellation process via email only
- 💰 Not upfront about pricing

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes before it opens
- Doesn't run on iPad Pro
- OK and cancel buttons blocked by UI
- Application doesn't recognize all surfaces or walls

**Requested features**

- Clearer upfront pricing information
- In-app subscription cancellation
- Ability to upload house plans
- More upfront information about costs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Abound free?

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

### Is OpalAi free?

OpalAi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Abound is rated higher. Abound averages 4.5 out of 5 from 857 ratings, while OpalAi averages 4.5 from 122 ratings.

### Do Abound or OpalAi have ads?

Neither Abound nor OpalAi shows ads.

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

Abound ships an update every 6 weeks, and OpalAi monthly. Most recently, Abound was updated on October 24, 2026 and OpalAi 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.*