Comparison

Modelar vs Robot72

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

Head to head
About

Modelar

This app utilizes LiDAR technology to rapidly capture real-world environments in 3D, generating detailed models and point clouds. It offers augmented reality previews for precise scanning and allows for immediate viewing, high-resolution texturing, sharing, and measurement of captured data.

Highlights
  • Real-time 3D scanning with LiDAR
  • Generate 3D models and point clouds
  • Augmented reality visualization
  • High-resolution textured model creation
  • Share and measure scans
  • Multiple export formats (OBJ, STL, USDZ, PLY, E57, CSV)
Features
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Modelar helps you scan, review, measure, and export real-world spaces with LiDAR. Capture 3D scans of sites, rooms, objects, and assets using point clouds, textured 3D models, images, and high-resolution position-linked snapshots. See what you’ve captured while you scan, review results directly on device, measure before leaving the site, and export useful 3D data in open formats. Modelar is built for field documentation, inspection, site capture, and spatial data collection. Key features: • Capture LiDAR scans with point clouds and textured 3D models • Take 4K snapshots linked to capture position • Browse the full image set directly on device • View point clouds and textured models after capture • Measure distances before leaving the site • Export models and point clouds in common formats Modelar requires an iPhone Pro with LiDAR or iPad Pro with LiDAR. Mesh exports: GLB, USDZ, OBJ, STL, PLY, Sketchfab Point cloud exports: E57, LAS, PLY, CSV, Sketchfab https://modelar.ai

About

Robot72

Decode amateur radio SSTV transmissions into images or encode your own photos as audio. This app offers a wide range of SSTV modes and runs entirely on your device for privacy.

Highlights
  • Auto-detect SSTV modes
  • Decode live audio or WAV files
  • Encode photos to SSTV audio
  • Extensive SSTV mode support
  • Decoding history with thumbnails
  • Save and share decoded images
Features
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Robot72 is a slow-scan television (SSTV) encoder and decoder for iPhone. Listen to amateur radio SSTV transmissions and decode them into images, or send your own photos as audio that any SSTV receiver can pick up. 【Why Robot72】 Built for radio enthusiasts: Robot72 is designed for amateur radio operators, SWLs, ISS pass watchers, and anyone curious about how images travel as sound. Auto-detection means you do not need to know the mode in advance — just tap Listen and the app figures it out. Private by design: SSTV processing runs entirely on your device. Robot72 sends only privacy-minimized product interaction events that are not linked to your identity, helping us improve onboarding and core features. Photos, audio, and history stay on your device. Optional rewarded videos are requested as non-personalized ads; there are no banners or pop-ups. Robot72 does not use its analytics data to track you across apps or websites. Full SSTV mode coverage: Robot 36, Robot 72, PD 50/90/120/160/180/240/290, Martin 1/2/3/4, Scottie 1/2/3/4/DX, SC2 30/60/120/180, Wraase, AVT 24/90/94/125/188 and more — 25+ modes in total. 【Features】 • Auto-detect incoming SSTV mode from the VIS code • Decode live audio from the microphone, or import a WAV file • Encode any photo into SSTV audio and play it through the speaker or export as WAV • Decode history with thumbnails, mode, and timestamp for every entry • Share or save decoded images and exported audio files 【Pro】 Robot72 includes a free tier for everyday use. The optional Pro upgrade unlocks the full library of SSTV modes for transmission, removes the watermark from sent images, and lifts the history cap. Pro is a one-time purchase — no subscription. Not ready to buy? Watch a short video to unlock any Pro mode for one send — up to 3 times a day.

Screenshots

Modelar4 screens
Robot724 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Modelar at none against Robot72's 1. Modelar also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Robot72 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Modelar asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Modelar against 4.8 for Robot72. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Modelar has 115 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Modelar's written reviews are positive against 100% of Robot72's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Modelar ships an update every 8 days, Robot72 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Modelar versus Robot72: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModelarRobot72
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (115 ratings)4.8 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings115 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.618.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperModelar Technologies晨阳 段

Customer experience

Modelar

All ratings115 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%

Robot72

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Modelar

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Robot72

One-time1
  • Robot72 Pro$6.99

Questions

Is Modelar free?
Modelar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Robot72 free?
Robot72 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Modelar or Robot72?
Robot72 is rated higher. Modelar averages 4.7 out of 5 from 115 ratings, while Robot72 averages 4.8 from 11 ratings.
Do Modelar or Robot72 have ads?
Robot72 shows ads; Modelar does not.
Which is updated more often, Modelar or Robot72?
Modelar ships an update every 8 days, and Robot72 every 5 weeks. Most recently, Modelar was updated on September 30, 2026 and Robot72 on October 13, 2026.

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