Comparison

RobotStudio® AR Viewer vs ABB Product Scanner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RobotStudio® AR Viewer

Visualize and interact with full-scale robotic solutions in your real environment or in 3D. Expedite design and commissioning with accurate replicas of simulations, including precise movements and cycle times. This tool is essential for robotics professionals working on various project types.

Highlights
  • Extensive robot library with over 40 ABB models
  • Real-world full-scale robotic cell visualization
  • Augmented Reality and 3D viewing modes
  • Multi-robot interaction and joint jog control
  • Accurate cycle time and scaling options
  • Environment scanning and mapping
  • Import RobotStudio simulations
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RobotStudio® AR Viewer is an advanced Augmented Reality application that lets you discover and visualize ABB robots and robotic solutions - either in real environment or in 3D. Tailored for users aiming to expedite design and commissioning processes, it offers an exact, full-scale replica of your RobotStudio® simulations, with precise cycle times and movements. Whether you are engaged in replacement, brownfield, or greenfield projects, RobotStudio® AR Viewer enables faster and more accurate prototyping. Utilize the built-in scanning feature (available on supported devices) to capture your real-world environment, then add markups, measurements, and virtual robots to the scan. Upload your scan directly to a RobotStudio® Cloud project to continue refining your simulation. RobotStudio® AR Viewer − an indispensable tool for robotics professionals. Key Features - Extensive Robot Library: Quickly access over 30 pre-engineered robotic solutions and more than 40 ABB robot models. - Real-World Visualization: Place and animate complete robotic cells at full scale on your shop floor. - AR & 3D Modes: Switch between Augmented Reality and 3D views for maximum flexibility. - Multi-Robot Visualization: Interact with multiple robots simultaneously to test complex workflows. - Joint Jog Control: Test reach, adjust robot joints, and prevent collisions in real time. - Cycle Time Clock & Scaling: View accurate cycle times, and scale models from 10% to 200% to suit your workspace. - Safety Zones: Instantly visualize safety zones and minimize operational risks. - Import Your Own Simulations: Easily bring in your RobotStudio® files by utilizing RobotStudio® Cloud for precise AR or 3D visualization. - Scanning & Environment Mapping (on supported devices): Capture your existing setup, generate a file compatible with RobotStudio®, and annotate it with markups and measurements. - Project Management: Store scans for easy reference and sharing.

About

ABB Product Scanner

Features
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• Scanning the 2D-Codes on ABB products to get a quick overview about relevant product related data as e.g., the Product ID and the serial number • Clicking on the “product page” button for a redirection to the specific ABB product page where you can find more information, e.g., technical documentation • Adding serial numbers to a list and sending the list to the ABB support team for quicker failure handling

Screenshots

RobotStudio® AR Viewer4 screens
ABB Product Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ABB Product Scanner at 14.7 against RobotStudio® AR Viewer's 18.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for RobotStudio® AR Viewer against 5.0 for ABB Product Scanner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
RobotStudio® AR Viewer versus ABB Product Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRobotStudio® AR ViewerABB Product Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.014.7 — better
Further details — not scored
Size399 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperABB s.r.o.ABB Information Systems AG

In-app purchases

None

RobotStudio® AR Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

ABB Product Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RobotStudio® AR Viewer free?
RobotStudio® AR Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ABB Product Scanner free?
ABB Product Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RobotStudio® AR Viewer or ABB Product Scanner?
RobotStudio® AR Viewer and ABB Product Scanner are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do RobotStudio® AR Viewer or ABB Product Scanner have ads?
Neither RobotStudio® AR Viewer nor ABB Product Scanner shows ads.

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