# Halo AR vs 3D

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 3D at none against Halo AR's 2. 3D also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 70%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Halo AR's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (367 vs 9). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Halo AR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

3D holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Halo AR has 367 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Halo AR's written reviews are positive against 100% of 3D's.

Halo AR ships an update fortnightly, 3D every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Halo AR | 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (367 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halo-ar-3d-experience-maker/id1534359793/reviews) | **[4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-scanner/id6449950944/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **367** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 272 MB | 594 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LightUp](https://appshunter.io/developer/817956892) | [Merge Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1253049593) |

## What reviewers say

### Halo AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halo-ar-3d-experience-maker/id1534359793)

Easily create and share interactive 3D augmented reality experiences without coding. Bring your ideas to life by scanning objects, uploading content, and attaching AR to real-world locations or images. Ideal for educators, artists, and businesses.

**Highlights:** Instant AR creation, No coding required, 3D object and image recognition, Attach AR to real-world objects/locations, Easy sharing and collaboration, Immersive AR lessons

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Creator Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Creator Pro (Annual) | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to create AR experiences
- 👍 Simple for others to view
- 💡 Great for educational purposes
- 👍 Free version has good features
- 💡 Innovative mixed reality features coming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App won't open after update
- 🐛 App won't open
- 🐛 Download takes 6 hours
- 🐛 Useless download
- 🐛 Cannot rescan anything

**Reported bugs**

- App won't open
- App won't open after update
- Cannot rescan anything
- Overheats phone
- Requires following users to see results

**Requested features**

- Evolving the app further
- Clearer instructions for educational use
- Ability to download own images from Google
- Ability to create own images
- Integrating Sketchfab models more easily


### 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-scanner/id6449950944)

Transform real-world objects into virtual 3D models for educational purposes. Capture artwork, artifacts, and everyday items to view in augmented reality or share digitally with others.

**Highlights:** Scan real-world objects into 3D models, Create virtual replicas, View scans in augmented reality, Share 3D creations, Integrates with Merge EDU, Add labels and descriptions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Halo AR free?

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

### Is 3D free?

3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Halo AR or 3D?

3D is rated higher. Halo AR averages 4.6 out of 5 from 367 ratings, while 3D averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.

### Do Halo AR or 3D have ads?

Neither Halo AR nor 3D shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Halo AR or 3D?

Halo AR ships an update fortnightly, and 3D every 5 months. Most recently, Halo AR was updated on October 24, 2026 and 3D 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.*