Comparison

3D SCOPE vs Pano AR

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

Head to head
About

3D SCOPE

Features
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3D SCOPE uses photogrammetry technology to create 3D models of buildings, rooms, objects, etc. Simply shoot with an Apple device equipped with a LiDAR sensor to collect data and quickly create color 3D models of objects and spaces. It can be used even in environments where there is no Internet connection. Additionally, there is no limit to the number of scans you can run.

About

Pano AR

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View your own photos as immersive 360ยฐ panoramas in AR โ€” or explore built-in demo scenes instantly. No stitching, no special camera needed. Works with any photo from your library. - Turn a wide photo into an immersive AR panorama - Explore curated demo panoramas instantly, no setup - Walk around your memories in augmented reality

Screenshots

3D SCOPE4 screens
Pano AR3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pano AR at Free against 3D SCOPE's $2.99. Pano AR also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 14 months). 3D SCOPE's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Pano AR is free to download; 3D SCOPE costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3D SCOPE ships an update every 14 months, Pano AR every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
3D SCOPE versus Pano AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D SCOPEPano AR
Price$2.99Free โ€” better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 3 months โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size138 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNJS CO.,LTD.Maksim Shtonda

In-app purchases

None

3D SCOPE

No in-app purchases

None

Pano AR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 3D SCOPE free?
3D SCOPE costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pano AR free?
Pano AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 3D SCOPE or Pano AR have ads?
Neither 3D SCOPE nor Pano AR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 3D SCOPE or Pano AR?
3D SCOPE ships an update every 14 months, and Pano AR every 3 months. Most recently, 3D SCOPE was updated on October 1, 2026 and Pano AR on October 10, 2026.

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