Comparison

Abound vs Modelar

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

Head to head
About

Abound

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
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Capture, create, edit, and share in 3D with Abound, the intuitive 3D scanning and creation platform for iPhone, iPad, and Web. Scan real-world objects and spaces, or use AI Mode to create 3D models from a photo or a text prompt. From photorealistic captures to brand-new creations, Abound makes 3D fast, accessible, and ready for your workflow. Capture the real world or create with AI • Turn photos into detailed 3D models with camera zoom, auto-timer, and manual focus options • Scan spaces as you walk with a mini-map, interactive camera views, and real-time raytrace preview • AI Mode lets you create 3D models from a photo or by describing what you want Edit with speed and precision • Crop, rotate, and clean up scans with intuitive tools • Take precise, scale-accurate measurements • View your scans in the real world with augmented reality Organize and find everything • Browse your library in an interactive, zoomable grid • Search, sort, and filter with ease • Organize scans into folders • Explore geolocated scans with Map View Export into your workflow • Use models in Blender, Unity, Unreal, SketchUp, Maya, and more • Export meshes in USDZ, OBJ, GLTF, FBX, and STL • Export point clouds in LAZ, PLY, and XYZ • Create and export cinematic 4K videos of your scans Access your work anywhere • Sync your library across iPhone, iPad, and Web with an Abound account • Sign in with Apple or Google for seamless cross-device access • View and manage your scans any time at abound3d.com Abound Web • Embed interactive 3D scans on the web with a single line of HTML • Upload DSLR photo sets or videos for professional-grade model creation Share and collaborate instantly • Send scan links that work in any browser, on any platform • Keep scans private or share them publicly • Invite others to view, comment, or download • Share via Messages, email, or third-party apps Your data stays under your control • LiDAR scans are processed on your device, with no Internet required • Photos are deleted immediately after processing on our servers • Your scans stay yours until you choose to share Fast, accessible, and built for creators • Full support for Dark Mode and Dynamic Type • Manage raw scan data with the built-in Storage browser Go Pro with Abound • Unlock premium features including unlimited creations, higher resolution models, and advanced export formats Learn more: abound3d.com Terms of Use: abound3d.com/terms Privacy Policy: abound3d.com/privacy Follow us: @abound_3d on X and Instagram

About

Modelar

This app utilizes LiDAR technology to rapidly capture real-world environments in 3D, generating detailed models and point clouds. It offers augmented reality previews for precise scanning and allows for immediate viewing, high-resolution texturing, sharing, and measurement of captured data.

Highlights
  • Real-time 3D scanning with LiDAR
  • Generate 3D models and point clouds
  • Augmented reality visualization
  • High-resolution textured model creation
  • Share and measure scans
  • Multiple export formats (OBJ, STL, USDZ, PLY, E57, CSV)
Features
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Modelar helps you scan, review, measure, and export real-world spaces with LiDAR. Capture 3D scans of sites, rooms, objects, and assets using point clouds, textured 3D models, images, and high-resolution position-linked snapshots. See what you’ve captured while you scan, review results directly on device, measure before leaving the site, and export useful 3D data in open formats. Modelar is built for field documentation, inspection, site capture, and spatial data collection. Key features: • Capture LiDAR scans with point clouds and textured 3D models • Take 4K snapshots linked to capture position • Browse the full image set directly on device • View point clouds and textured models after capture • Measure distances before leaving the site • Export models and point clouds in common formats Modelar requires an iPhone Pro with LiDAR or iPad Pro with LiDAR. Mesh exports: GLB, USDZ, OBJ, STL, PLY, Sketchfab Point cloud exports: E57, LAS, PLY, CSV, Sketchfab https://modelar.ai

Screenshots

Abound4 screens
Modelar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Modelar at 93% against Abound's 52%. Modelar also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks). Abound's advantage is ratings volume (856 vs 115). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Abound sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Modelar asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Modelar holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Abound has 856 ratings behind it against 115, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Abound's written reviews are positive against 93% of Modelar's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Abound ships an update every 6 weeks, Modelar every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Abound versus Modelar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAboundModelar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (856 ratings)4.7 (115 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.4% of reviews93.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings856 — better115
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbound Labs Inc.Modelar Technologies

Customer experience

Abound

All ratings856 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews143 reviews
Positive52.4%
Neutral8.4%
Negative39.2%

Modelar

All ratings115 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%

Bugs and requests

Abound

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Modelar

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Abound

Subscriptions2
  • Abound Pro7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Abound Pro7 Days trial$79.991 Year
None

Modelar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Abound free?
Abound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Modelar free?
Modelar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Abound or Modelar?
Modelar is rated higher. Abound averages 4.5 out of 5 from 856 ratings, while Modelar averages 4.7 from 115 ratings.
Do Abound or Modelar have ads?
Neither Abound nor Modelar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Abound or Modelar?
Abound ships an update every 6 weeks, and Modelar every 8 days. Most recently, Abound was updated on September 13, 2026 and Modelar on September 7, 2026.

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