# Cyclops AR vs Byplay Camera

The clearest difference is monetization model: Byplay Camera at free with in-app purchases against Cyclops AR's subscription. Byplay Camera also leads on ratings volume (17 vs 3). Cyclops AR's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cyclops AR sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Byplay Camera sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 3.7 for Cyclops AR against 3.7 for Byplay Camera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Byplay Camera has 17 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 67% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cyclops AR | Byplay Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclops-ar/id1475566111/reviews) | **[3.7 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/byplay-camera/id1533976867/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **17** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 442 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Third Floor, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375176675) | [BYPLAY LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689102259) |

## What reviewers say

### Cyclops AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclops-ar/id1475566111)

Visualize digital assets and architectural designs in real-world environments using augmented reality. Professionals can preview CG characters, set extensions, and building proposals directly on location, enhancing pre-production and design workflows.

**Highlights:** AR visualization of digital assets, Real-time animation and lighting, Google Maps integration with sun path, Professional camera and lens matching, Import/export with Unreal Engine, AI People compositing, Lidar for holdout geometry

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maps Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Assets Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Maps 6 Months | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Maps Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Assets Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Assets 6 Months | $79.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro 6 Months | $124.99 | per 6 months |
| Assets Yearly | $150.00 | per year |


### Byplay Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/byplay-camera/id1533976867)

Easily create professional VFX shots with AR-powered video tracking. Get complete 3D scene data for Blender, C4D, or Houdini in seconds. Automates complex tasks for faster compositing and seamless integration into your projects.

**Highlights:** AR camera tracking, 3D scene data generation, Houdini, Blender, C4D integration, Environment EXR export, Custom NULL points, Automated compositing tools

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One month of unlimited videos | $4.99 | per month |
| Byplay Unlimited, monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| One year of unlimited videos | $34.99 | per year |
| Byplay Unlimited, yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cyclops AR free?

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

### Is Byplay Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cyclops AR or Byplay Camera?

Byplay Camera is rated higher. Cyclops AR averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Byplay Camera averages 3.7 from 17 ratings.

### Do Cyclops AR or Byplay Camera have ads?

Byplay Camera shows ads; Cyclops AR does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cyclops AR or Byplay Camera?

Cyclops AR ships an update monthly, and Byplay Camera monthly. Most recently, Cyclops AR was updated on September 15, 2026 and Byplay Camera on June 5, 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.*