Comparison

iRhino 3D vs Arkio

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

Head to head
About

iRhino 3D

View and present 3D models on your iPhone or iPad. Effortlessly load files from cloud storage or your device, and use AR mode to visualize designs in real-world space. Includes a markup tool for annotations.

Highlights
  • 3D model viewing
  • AR mode visualization
  • Cloud storage integration
  • Built-in file browser
  • Markup tool for annotations
  • Pan, zoom, and orbit controls
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The official Rhino 3D viewer for iOS. View and present your work on your iPhone or iPad. Pan, zoom, and orbit with a tap or drag of your finger. Conveniently load models from your device or any cloud storage using a built-in file browser. Use the AR mode to see your model in space. Integrated markup tool lets you draw on top of a view.

About

Arkio

Collaboratively design and review 3D architectural models in immersive VR or on desktop and mobile devices. Import projects from popular AEC tools, add annotations, and generate AI-powered renders. Offers a free tier with options to upgrade for advanced features.

Highlights
  • Collaborative 3D design environment
  • VR and multi-device support
  • Import from AEC tools (Revit, SketchUp, etc.)
  • AI rendering and image generation
  • Voice and text note-taking
  • Augmented Reality collaboration
  • Export to AEC design tools
Features
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Design better buildings, together. With Arkio, you can ideate, review and present your work in a powerful collaborative design environment, saving time and money. The new Arkio 2.0 elevates design collaboration to a new level with built-in AI rendering, layers, voice transcription, issue export, and more. Immerse yourself in Arkio using VR or work on your PC, Mac, tablet or phone. Import large 3D models, including Revit, Rhino, SketchUp, Archicad and Navisworks projects to experience them at 1:1 scale, fully immersed, or in Mixed Reality. Mark up, comment and try new design ideas with ease. With Arkio, you can make good designs great! - Load large 3D models from your favorite AEC tools - Present your designs and guide up to 24 users around your scene - Generate beautiful renders with the Arkio AI camera that can be converted into collaborative frames - Capture notes and issues using text or voice and share them with others via Arkio Cloud - Load your models in Augmented Reality to collaborate with users in VR and other devices - Ideate together using Arkio’s built-in modeling tools and shapes, and export your work back to your favorite AEC design tool - Toggle layers, add sections, do sun studies, add maps and 3D buildings and more! Visit the Arkio website to learn more about Arkio. Some features require a paid plan. Start for free, then upgrade to Plus, Pro or Enterprise to experience the full power of Arkio. Terms of use: https://www.arkio.is/terms/ Privacy policy: https://www.arkio.is/privacy/

Screenshots

iRhino 3D4 screens
Arkio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iRhino 3D at 4.6 against Arkio's 3.1. iRhino 3D also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (84 vs 7). Arkio's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 55%) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Arkio sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. iRhino 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iRhino 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iRhino 3D has 84 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of iRhino 3D's written reviews are positive against 80% of Arkio's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iRhino 3D ships an update every 3 weeks, Arkio monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iRhino 3D versus Arkio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriRhino 3DArkio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (84 ratings) — better3.1 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews55.4% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings84 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size305 MB334 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert McNeel & AssociatesArkio

Customer experience

iRhino 3D

All ratings82 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews325 reviews
Positive55.4%
Neutral13.5%
Negative31.1%

Arkio

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

iRhino 3D

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • 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
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  • Save functionality errors
  • File browser integration issues
  • Google Drive connection errors (App Transport Security)
  • Models rendering in black after updates
  • Crashes on iPad Pro with object scan mode
  • Unable to export scans in desired formats
  • App fails to open on certain device models
  • File thumbnails not displaying
  • Texture UVW mapping not preserved
  • Room scan omits doors and windows as objects

Requested features

20 requests
  • 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
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  • Dimension measurement tools
  • iCloud Drive integration
  • Microsoft OneDrive support
  • Gumball transform tool for rotation/scaling
  • Annotation and markup tools
  • Display mode settings
  • Named views panel
  • Zoom select tool
  • Room scan with door/window preservation
  • File thumbnails in library view
  • Background color customization
  • Ability to add rooms to existing scans
  • Support for Rhino 6 and 7 files
  • Stereo 3D view options
  • Video recording of model walkthroughs

Arkio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iRhino 3D

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Arkio

Subscriptions4
  • Arkio Plus Montly$19.991 Month
  • Arkio Pro Subscription$44.991 Month
  • Arkio Plus 3 Months$44.993 Months
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  • Arkio Plus Yearly$119.991 Year
One-time1
  • Arkio Plus Asset Pack$9.99

Questions

Is iRhino 3D free?
iRhino 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arkio free?
Arkio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iRhino 3D or Arkio?
iRhino 3D is rated higher. iRhino 3D averages 4.6 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while Arkio averages 3.1 from 7 ratings.
Do iRhino 3D or Arkio have ads?
Neither iRhino 3D nor Arkio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iRhino 3D or Arkio?
iRhino 3D ships an update every 3 weeks, and Arkio monthly. Most recently, iRhino 3D was updated on November 10, 2026 and Arkio on November 2, 2026.

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