Kineo vs Scenery
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kineo
Create hand-drawn flipbook-style animations on your iPhone or iPad. The app provides drawing tools with ghosting features for easy animation creation and sharing. It supports Apple Pencil and iCloud sync for seamless workflow.
- Flipbook-style drawing tools
- Ghosting for next frame reference
- Apple Pencil support
- iCloud automatic syncing
- Share animations on social media
- Use animations as Messages stickers
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With Kineo, you can create stunning hand-drawn animations on your iPhone or iPad. Kineo’s flipbook-style drawing tools make it easy for you to create and share your animations with the world. Kineo shows you faint reminders of the last few pages, making it easy to draw the next. When you’re done, you can share your creation on your favorite social networks; you can even use your very own animations as stickers in the Messages app! While Kineo makes it easy to create basic animations, it definitely doesn’t stop there. Kineo’s great support for the Apple Pencil lets your creativity flow. Use multi-window mode on iPad to preview your animation as you draw it. Need to take your work on the go? Kineo syncs automatically over iCloud so you can take your animations with you, no matter what device you’ve got on hand.
Scenery
Experience stunning augmented reality without downloads using revolutionary App Clips. Immerse yourself in interactive 3D models, spatial audio, and dynamic content that responds to your environment. Share AR experiences seamlessly via links or QR codes.
- Instant AR experiences via App Clips
- No app download required
- Spatial audio and rich interactions
- Location-based and custom effects
- Cross-platform compatibility (iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro)
- Seamless sharing via links/QR codes
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Instant AR Experiences That Amaze Discover a new way to experience augmented reality with Scenery. No downloads needed - just scan and immerse yourself in stunning AR through revolutionary App Clips technology. INSTANT ACCESS - No App Required: Experience AR through App Clips - Immediate Loading: Start exploring in seconds - High Performance: Native AR quality and tracking - Cross-Platform: Works on iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro - Seamless Sharing: Share via links or QR codes IMMERSIVE FEATURES - Spatial Audio: 3D soundscapes that surround you - Rich Interactions: Engage with AR naturally - Dynamic Content: Objects that respond to your space - Location-Based: Discover geo-anchored experiences - Custom Effects: Stunning visual presentations PROFESSIONAL QUALITY - High-Fidelity AR: Best-in-class tracking - Realistic Rendering: Advanced lighting and shadows - Spatial Awareness: Objects that understand your space - Custom Branding: Branded sharing and captures - Native Performance: Optimized for iOS devices CONTENT TYPES - 3D Models: Interact with USDZ content - Immersive Media: Spatial videos and images - Interactive Stories: Engaging AR narratives - Custom Effects: Advanced visual presentations - Audio Experiences: Directional sound design PERFECT FOR - Brand Experiences: Create engaging AR marketing - Art Installations: Design spatial exhibitions - Educational Content: Interactive learning experiences - Product Visualization: Showcase items in AR - Location-Based Stories: Place-specific experiences Transform your space with Scenery's revolutionary AR technology. Experience augmented reality the way it was meant to be - instant, immersive, and incredibly engaging. Join the future of spatial storytelling and discover how Scenery is changing the way we experience augmented reality. Download Scenery now and step into a world where digital and physical realities merge seamlessly. By subscribing to one of our plans you agree to the End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
Kineo and Scenery both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 97% of Scenery's written reviews are positive against 44% of Kineo's. Scenery also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Kineo's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (56 vs 14). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Kineo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Scenery sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Kineo against 4.6 for Scenery. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 56 and 14 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Kineo's written reviews are positive against 97% of Scenery's.
Kineo ships an update every 2 months, Scenery every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kineo | Scenery |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (56 ratings) | 4.6 (14 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 43.7% of reviews | 96.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 56 — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 156 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Cocoatype, LLC | Amped Labs UG haftungsbeschraenkt |
Customer experience
Kineo
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Bugs and requests
Kineo
Reported bugs
10 issues- App crashes when holding finger while creating new page
- Crashes when deleting slides (requires multiple attempts)
- Crashes with animations exceeding 400 pages
- Drawing glitch causing curves to become straight lines
- App crashes randomly during use
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- App closes when home button pressed during work
- Update overwrites and deletes saved animations
- Incompatibility with older iOS versions
- App crashes when trying to change pages
- Stability issues with large animation files
Requested features
21 requests- Zoom in/out capability
- Adjustable frame rate/animation speed
- Copy and paste frames
- Fill/bucket tool
- Eraser tool with dedicated button
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- Variable brush sizes
- Layers and timeline system
- Onion skin customization (color, opacity, toggle)
- Export animations as GIF or video
- Share animations via email or social media
- Undo/redo buttons
- Adjustable canvas ratio
- Import photos and backgrounds
- Print physical flip books
- Stylus support
- More color options and color wheel
- Basic shape tools (circle, line, square)
- Loop playback option
- Magnified drawing view
- Frame duplication
- Settings menu and help documentation
Scenery
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Kineo
- Kineo Pro$1.99
Scenery
- Scenery Pro – Monthly7 Days trial$11.991 Month
- Scenery Pro – Yearly7 Days trial$119.991 Year
- Scenery Agency – Monthly7 Days trial$289.001 Month
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- Scenery Agency – Yearly7 Days trial$1000.001 Year









