Comparison

A3d Scanner vs BlippAR OpenAR

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

Head to head
About

A3d Scanner

Easily create detailed 3D models of your space using augmented reality. Map walls, doors, windows, and floor plans to generate a model that can be sent directly to compatible lighting control systems or saved for other uses.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality 3D modeling
  • Map walls, doors, and windows
  • Generate full floor plans
  • Proscenium mapping tools
  • Send models to Eos Family consoles
  • Save models as .glb files
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With the Augment3d Scanner app, a comprehensive 3D model of your space is just a few touches away. Built for use with the Eos Family line of lighting control systems, A3d Scanner leverages the augmented reality tools included in your device, saving you time building your 3D space. Once installed, explore the easy-to-use tools to map your space - including walls, doors, windows, a full floor plan, and even proscenium tools. When you complete your plan, the Scanner app builds a model right on your device, allowing you to send it via a wifi connection to any Eos Family console running Augment3d, or save a .glb copy for later import or use in other software. Eos v3.2.0 or higher is required.

About

BlippAR OpenAR

Explore the world through augmented reality. Scan everyday objects, famous faces, landmarks, and more to unlock interactive experiences and learn new information. Discover hidden content on packaging, magazines, and posters.

Highlights
  • Scan everyday objects to learn more
  • Unlock AR experiences from everyday places
  • Discover content on packaging and magazines
  • Identify famous faces, landmarks, and more
  • Interactive augmented reality experiences
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Via the realms of augmented reality, Blippar helps you see, experience and learn more from the world. Unlock augmented reality experiences from everyday objects and places with the Blippar app. Scan and see what you can discover. Perhaps you’ve seen a celeb but can’t quite place them? A logo you want to know more about or that adorable dog? Or who painted that amazing art piece? Scan them with blippar to learn more. Scanning with Blippar is easy: 1. Download, then tap and hold to scan almost anything, see what you discover (we may not always get it right, but we’re working on it!). Try any famous face, dogs, cars (US only), landmarks, flowers, everyday objects… even a banana! 2. Look out for the Blippar logo on packaging, products, magazines and posters. Scan the item as instructed to experience incredible augmented reality. Follow @blippar on Instagram & Twitter, like us on Facebook or check the blipp.it webpage for more blipps. Any questions or feedback, email: ios@blippar.com

Screenshots

A3d Scanner4 screens
BlippAR OpenAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BlippAR OpenAR at Free against A3d Scanner's $24.99. A3d Scanner's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and device support. On ratings volume, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

BlippAR OpenAR is free to download; A3d Scanner costs $24.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

A3d Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
A3d Scanner versus BlippAR OpenAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA3d ScannerBlippAR OpenAR
Price$24.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB2 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperElectronic Theatre Controls, Inc.blippar.com

In-app purchases

None

A3d Scanner

No in-app purchases

None

BlippAR OpenAR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is A3d Scanner free?
A3d Scanner costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BlippAR OpenAR free?
BlippAR OpenAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, A3d Scanner or BlippAR OpenAR?
A3d Scanner is rated higher. A3d Scanner averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while BlippAR OpenAR averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

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