AR Code Object Capture 3D Scan vs ChromaBay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AR Code Object Capture 3D Scan
Create photorealistic 3D models and AR QR codes from real-world objects. This app offers guided scanning with LiDAR or cloud processing, and generates shareable AR experiences without requiring viewers to install an app.
- Fast, precise 3D scans
- LiDAR and cloud photogrammetry
- Gaussian Splatting for photorealism
- One-tap AR QR code generation
- Customizable AR Code designs
- In-AR banner customization
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AR Code Object Capture is a pro-grade 3D capture tool and AR QR Code generator for iPhone, iPad, and Macs with Apple silicon. Key features: • Fast, precise 3D scans with a simple guided flow. • Uses LiDAR when available; otherwise processes via cloud photogrammetry for high-detail models. • Gaussian Splatting "AR Splat" for photorealistic 3D scans, including transparent/reflective materials. • One-tap AR QR codes from your 3D models; viewers need no extra app. • Customizable AR Code designs—both functional and brandable. • Customizable in-AR banner to engage users during the experience. Capture objects, create immersive AR experiences, and share instantly with an AR Code. AR Code Object Capture Premium is a monthly recurring subscription. You will automatically be billed the amount (US$34.99) through the App Store at the end of the free trial period which is 7 days. The monthly subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited. You can manage your subscription in the App Store. Terms of use: https://ar-code.com/page/terms Privacy policy: https://ar-code.com/page/privacy
ChromaBay
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ChromaBay turns addressable LED strips into a canvas. Build glowing, animated light with a visual node editor — no code. Chain generators and effects, dial in the look, and watch it render live before it ever reaches your lights. DESIGN • A node-based editor: start from generators (rainbow, plasma, noise, radial, moving blobs, raindrops, fire, gradients, interference, orbiting color "Venn", moving color bands, and a Wave), then stack modifiers (blur, sharpen/edge/emboss convolutions, blend, fade, glitch, hue-rotate, mirror, tile, scroll, posterize, invert, and video-style feedback for trails and tunnels). • Fill any SVG shape and spin, pulse, or drift it. • Automate any control with an LFO, noise, or random — turn a static value into living motion. PERFORM • An Interact screen with big knobs and a color wheel to play your lights live. • Make an automation's speed or range interactive, so you can jam in real time. CONTROL YOUR HARDWARE • Connect over Bluetooth to ESP32-based controllers driving addressable LEDs (WS2812/NeoPixel and friends). • Set brightness and push patterns instantly. • Sync a playlist that auto-cycles patterns in lockstep across multiple devices. • Update device firmware over the air. SHARE • Keep a personal pattern library that syncs to your account. • Share any pattern with a single link — the whole pattern travels in the URL. • Browse a community gallery and adopt others' patterns. You can explore the entire editor and live preview without any hardware — connect a device when you're ready to light up the room.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ChromaBay at none against AR Code Object Capture 3D Scan's 1. ChromaBay also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. AR Code Object Capture 3D Scan sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $34.99 per month. ChromaBay asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | AR Code Object Capture 3D Scan | ChromaBay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 31.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AR Code Pte. Ltd. | Grant Patterson |
Bugs and requests
AR Code Object Capture 3D Scan
Reported bugs
6 issues- App fails to open on supported devices (iPad Pro 2020, iPhone 13, iPhone 15 Pro Max)
- Scanning crashes mid-process
- Next button unresponsive after scanning completion
- Incorrect device compatibility detection
- Distorted and mushy 3D output quality
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- Excessive light requirement despite adequate lighting conditions
Requested features
5 requests- Export models to multiple file formats (not just native)
- Improve compatibility with wider range of devices
- Better lighting detection algorithm
- In-app result viewing without separate device
- Reduce subscription cost or offer one-time purchase option
ChromaBay
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
AR Code Object Capture 3D Scan
- AR Code Object Capture Premium7 Days trial$34.991 Month
ChromaBay
No in-app purchases
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