# Cyclops AR vs FrameUp

The clearest difference is rating: FrameUp at 4.9 against Cyclops AR's 3.7. FrameUp also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (93% vs 67%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cyclops AR sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and FrameUp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FrameUp holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FrameUp has 17 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Cyclops AR's written reviews are positive against 93% of FrameUp's.

Cyclops AR ships an update monthly, FrameUp every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cyclops AR | FrameUp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclops-ar/id1475566111/reviews) | **[4.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frameup-cinema-viewfinder/id6504837642/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **17** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **93.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 442 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Third Floor, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375176675) | [Ronan Furuta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497229797) |

## 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 |


### FrameUp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frameup-cinema-viewfinder/id6504837642)

Visualize and craft your shots with a professional director's viewfinder. Simulate lenses, sensors, and aspect ratios, then save frames with metadata for collaboration. Optimized for performance and intuitive use.

**Highlights:** Full-screen viewfinder, Stills capture with metadata, Stills library, Large camera and sensor library, Optical adapter simulation, LUTs support, Customizable overlays

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FrameUp PRO | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent UI
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 💡 Quick settings feature
- 👍 Works great on many projects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Needs all sensor modes
- 🔍 Limited to open gate shooting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cyclops AR free?

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

### Is FrameUp free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cyclops AR or FrameUp?

FrameUp is rated higher. Cyclops AR averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while FrameUp averages 4.9 from 17 ratings.

### Do Cyclops AR or FrameUp have ads?

Neither Cyclops AR nor FrameUp shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cyclops AR or FrameUp?

Cyclops AR ships an update monthly, and FrameUp every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cyclops AR was updated on October 24, 2026 and FrameUp 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.*