Arcona AR Scanner vs VIEWAR Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Arcona AR Scanner
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AR Scanner is designed for Arcona AR World users. It allows to collect and send terrain datasets to the Arcona server. The dataset consists of a video sequence, imu data (accelerometer + gyroscope) and gps. On the Arcona server, the dataset will be processed and turned into a map of the area. After that, the owner of this mapped area will be able to remotely and accurately place 3D content on it, and all Arcona users in this area will be able to accurately position and observe 3D content.
VIEWAR Scanner
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Use the VIEWAR Scanner app to easily create and share 3D scans of any physical object or environment. You can create a free account for the VIEWAR System on portal.viewar.com. * Recommended for locations up to 50m² * Usable for VIEWAR solutions only (scans can't be exported for external usage) Requirements: LiDAR compatible device (iPhone 12 Pro or higher, iPad Pro since 2020) For more information please check out https://www.viewar.com/products/scanner/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: VIEWAR Scanner at every 3 months against Arcona AR Scanner's every 13 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Arcona AR Scanner ships an update every 13 months, VIEWAR Scanner every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on May 13, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Arcona AR Scanner | VIEWAR Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13 — better | 14.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pilgrim OOO | ViewAR GmbH |
In-app purchases
Arcona AR Scanner
No in-app purchases
VIEWAR Scanner
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Arcona AR Scanner free?
Is VIEWAR Scanner free?
Do Arcona AR Scanner or VIEWAR Scanner have ads?
Which is updated more often, Arcona AR Scanner or VIEWAR Scanner?
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