RTAB vs VR Camera Viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RTAB
This utility app enables real-time 3D scanning and mapping of environments using LiDAR or RGB-D sensors. It features online loop closure detection and map optimization for immediate feedback, with export options for various 3D formats.
- Online 3D scanning and mapping
- Loop closure detection and map correction
- Save maps in DB format
- Export in PLY, LAS, or OBJ
- Multi-session mapping
- AR/VR visualization mode
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RTAB-Map (Real-Time Appearance-Based Mapping) is an Open Source LiDAR / RGB-D / Stereo Graph-Based SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) approach based on an online incremental appearance-based loop closure detector. The loop closure detector uses a bag-of-words approach to determinate how likely a new image comes from a previous location or a new location. When a loop closure hypothesis is accepted, a new constraint is added to the map's graph, then a graph optimizer minimizes the errors in the map in real-time. An optional memory management approach can be used to limit the number of locations used for loop closure detection and graph optimization, so that real-time constraints on large-scale environnements are always respected. ARKit's visual inertial odometry (VIO) is used as the SLAM front-end for RTAB-Map (the SLAM back-end). * Note that unlike other scanning apps that optimize the map only after mapping, with RTAB-Map you get loop closure detection and map optimization online so you can have a live feedback to know when you have enough constraints in the map for good global optimization before stopping the scan. *** 3D reconstruction available only with LiDAR sensor. Features: * Online 3D scanning/mapping of the environment. * Online loop closure detection and map correction. * Save in DB format (RTAB-Map desktop and rtabmap_ros format). * Export in PLY, LAS or OBJ. * Multi-session mapping (save and continue later). * Use Apriltags to help finding loop closures in textureless environments. * Mixed AR/VR First-Person in visualization mode. * Raw ARKit data recording (up to 60 Hz!), useful to record long sessions without comprising battery life.
VR Camera Viewer
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Transform Your Smartphone into a Powerful VR Tool Welcome to VR Camera Viewer – the ultimate app that revolutionizes how you interact with your smartphone's camera. Whether you're a content creator, adventurer, or simply someone who loves innovative technology, our app offers a suite of features designed to enhance your everyday experiences. Key Features: VR Camera Viewing Immerse yourself in a virtual reality environment by viewing your phone's camera feed in stunning VR format. Perfect for a more engaging and interactive viewing experience. POV Video Recording Capture your adventures from a first-person perspective with high-quality POV video recording. Ideal for creating dynamic content that puts viewers right in the action. Virtual Binoculars Zoom in and explore the finer details of your surroundings with our virtual binoculars feature. Great for bird watching, sightseeing, and discovering hidden gems. Flashlight Functionality Utilize your phone as a reliable flashlight, perfect for low-light situations, emergencies, or simply navigating in the dark. Bluetooth Controller Support Take full control of your app with a Bluetooth controller! Adjust zoom, switch lenses, toggle the flashlight, and modify interpupillary distance seamlessly without touching your device. Enhance your experience with effortless hands-free operation. User-Friendly Interface Enjoy an intuitive and easy-to-navigate design that allows you to switch seamlessly between different modes and settings without any hassle. Multi-Purpose Tool From recording videos to enhancing your daily activities, VR Camera Viewer serves as a versatile tool that adapts to your needs.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RTAB at none against VR Camera Viewer's 1. RTAB also leads on ads (none vs shown). VR Camera Viewer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price 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. VR Camera Viewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RTAB asks for nothing beyond the download.
RTAB ships an update every 5 months, VR Camera Viewer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RTAB | VR Camera Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (42 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 42 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mathieu Labbe | Paweł Sołtys |
In-app purchases
RTAB
No in-app purchases
VR Camera Viewer
- Pro Version$4.99









