Comparison

Abound vs Pixel 3D

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

Pixel 3D

Capture photos of objects and send them to a macOS application to create high-quality 3D models. View models in AR on your iPhone or export them to Blender.

Highlights
  • Photo capture for 3D modeling
  • macOS companion app for model creation
  • AR Quick Look viewing on iPhone
  • Export to Blender
  • Indoor room space scanning
  • USDZ and OBJ file support
Features
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# Pixel 3D Capture photos for object, and send to our macOS application which could turn photos into high‑quality 3D models. # Features: - USDZ, OBJ file types supported - Capture photos from 30 to 500 for each 3D model - Auto capture photos mode - Share photos to our macOS application, which could turn photos into high‑quality 3D models - Share 3D model from our macOS application, which can be viewed in AR Quick Look within iPhone - Export model to Blender - Indoor room space scan # Pro Version Features - Unlimited Camera Usage (iOS/iPadOS) - 3 Models for Lite Version - Unlimited Model Library Usage (iOS/iPadOS) - 3 Models for Lite Version - Unlimited Model Quality (macOS) - Unlimited Model Type (macOS) # Subscriptions Pro Version Subscriptions: - Pro Version - Monthly (1 month, auto-Renewable subscription) - Pro Version - Annual (1 year, auto-renewable subscription) Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account once you confirm your purchase. Your iTunes account will be charged again when your subscription automatically renews at the end of your current subscription period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours prior to end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID Account Settings any time after purchase. Terms & Conditions: https://woo-interactive.com/privacy/pixel3dterms.html Privacy Policy: https://woo-interactive.com/privacy/pixel3d.html # Lifetime Purchase Pro Version Lifetime: - Pro Version - Lifetime (lifetime) Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account once you confirm your purchase. Terms & Conditions: https://woo-interactive.com/privacy/pixel3dterms.html Privacy Policy: https://woo-interactive.com/privacy/pixel3d.html # User Manual https://api.woo-interactive.com/blog/2022/03/11/pixel-3d-user-manual-en/

Screenshots

Abound4 screens
Pixel 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Abound at 4.5 against Pixel 3D's 3.9. Abound also leads on ratings volume (856 vs 16). Pixel 3D's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (73% vs 52%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Pixel 3D sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Abound holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Abound has 856 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of Abound's written reviews are positive against 73% of Pixel 3D's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Abound ships an update every 6 weeks, Pixel 3D every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Abound versus Pixel 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAboundPixel 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (856 ratings) — better3.9 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews52.4% of reviews73.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings856 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbound Labs Inc.涛 吴

Customer experience

Abound

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

Pixel 3D

All ratings16 ratings
Positive68.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative20.0%

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

Pixel 3D

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
3 purchases

Pixel 3D

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Version - Monthly$8.491 Month
  • Pro Version - Annual$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Version - Lifetime$89.99

Questions

Is Abound free?
Abound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixel 3D free?
Pixel 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Abound or Pixel 3D?
Abound is rated higher. Abound averages 4.5 out of 5 from 856 ratings, while Pixel 3D averages 3.9 from 16 ratings.
Do Abound or Pixel 3D have ads?
Neither Abound nor Pixel 3D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Abound or Pixel 3D?
Abound ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pixel 3D every 9 days. Most recently, Abound was updated on September 13, 2026 and Pixel 3D on August 17, 2026.

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