# iRhino 3D vs PolyWorks|Talisman

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PolyWorks|Talisman at 100% against iRhino 3D's 55%. PolyWorks|Talisman also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). iRhino 3D's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

iRhino 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iRhino 3D has 80 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 100% of PolyWorks|Talisman's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iRhino 3D ships an update fortnightly, PolyWorks|Talisman every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iRhino 3D | PolyWorks|Talisman |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/irhino-3d/id373666504/reviews)** | [3.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polyworkstalisman/id422670138/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **80** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 55.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 296 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robert McNeel & Associates](https://appshunter.io/developer/373666507) | [InnovMetric Software Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/422670141) |

## 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


### PolyWorks|Talisman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polyworkstalisman/id422670138)

Operate PolyWorks|Inspector measurement software remotely from your mobile device. Control probing and scanning operations directly next to the inspected part, receiving live feedback and guidance cues. Ensures confidential and secure operation without internet connection.

**Highlights:** Remote control of PolyWorks|Inspector, Operate from mobile devices, Connect to probing/scanning devices, Configure measurement modes, Live 3D Scene display, Real-time guidance cues, Encrypted communications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iRhino 3D free?

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

### Is PolyWorks|Talisman free?

PolyWorks|Talisman is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iRhino 3D or PolyWorks|Talisman?

iRhino 3D is rated higher. iRhino 3D averages 4.6 out of 5 from 80 ratings, while PolyWorks|Talisman averages 3.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do iRhino 3D or PolyWorks|Talisman have ads?

Neither iRhino 3D nor PolyWorks|Talisman shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iRhino 3D or PolyWorks|Talisman?

iRhino 3D ships an update fortnightly, and PolyWorks|Talisman every 3 months. Most recently, iRhino 3D was updated on September 20, 2026 and PolyWorks|Talisman on June 4, 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.*