# iRhino 3D vs Layer Platform

iRhino 3D and Layer Platform both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 55% of iRhino 3D's written reviews are positive against 0% of Layer Platform's. iRhino 3D also leads on ratings volume (80 vs 13). Layer Platform's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for iRhino 3D against 4.7 for Layer Platform. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iRhino 3D has 80 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of iRhino 3D's written reviews are positive against 0% of Layer Platform's.

iRhino 3D ships an update fortnightly, Layer Platform every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iRhino 3D | Layer Platform |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/irhino-3d/id373666504/reviews) | **[4.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layer-platform/id1367048141/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **80** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **55.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 296 MB | 253 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robert McNeel & Associates](https://appshunter.io/developer/373666507) | [Layer, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367048080) |

## What reviewers say

### iRhino 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/irhino-3d/id373666504)

View and present 3D models from Rhino 3D on your iPhone or iPad. Navigate models with intuitive touch gestures, load files from various sources, and visualize them in augmented reality. Includes a markup tool for annotations.

**Highlights:** 3D model viewing, Touch navigation (pan, zoom, orbit), Cloud storage integration, Augmented Reality (AR) mode, Integrated markup tool

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth and intuitive 3D model manipulation
- 🚀 Fast performance with complex models
- 📱 Great for client presentations and demos
- 💼 Useful for on-the-go model viewing
- 🔄 Good Dropbox integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes on large files
- ❌ Limited to viewer functionality only
- 🚫 No native editing capabilities
- 📉 Poor LiDAR measurement accuracy
- 🔌 No iCloud Drive support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes with large or complex files
- LiDAR measurements significantly inaccurate (off by ~2x)
- Cannot open local files without cloud storage
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
- App crashes during room scanning

**Requested features**

- Full native Rhino with Grasshopper support
- Real editing and modeling tools
- Wireframe and shaded view options
- Orthographic views (top, front, right)
- Texture and material support


### Layer Platform

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layer-platform/id1367048141)

This app organizes detailed building project information, including materials, photos, and tasks, into a centralized library. It allows customization of data fields and direct synchronization with Revit models for real-time access by all team members.

**Highlights:** Contextual project information organization, Customizable data fields, Revit model integration, Real-time data access, Streamlined workflow, Reduced redundancies and inaccuracies

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iRhino 3D free?

iRhino 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Layer Platform free?

Layer Platform is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iRhino 3D or Layer Platform?

Layer Platform is rated higher. iRhino 3D averages 4.6 out of 5 from 80 ratings, while Layer Platform averages 4.7 from 13 ratings.

### Do iRhino 3D or Layer Platform have ads?

Neither iRhino 3D nor Layer Platform shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iRhino 3D or Layer Platform?

iRhino 3D ships an update fortnightly, and Layer Platform every 3 days. Most recently, iRhino 3D was updated on September 20, 2026 and Layer Platform on September 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*