iRhino 3D vs Photogrammetry
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Photogrammetry
Create 3D models from photos using your iPhone or iPad. Scan objects, save projects, and generate high-quality models on your Mac. Share your creations with others.
- 3D scanning with LiDAR
- Photo-based model generation
- Project saving and management
- Mac compatibility for higher quality
- Public library for sharing models
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3Dスキャン機能を使用するには、LiDARスキャナとA14 Bionic以降のチップを搭載したiPhoneまたはiPadが必要です。 スキャン中に撮影した写真などはプロジェクトに保存され、後からモデルを生成することもできます。 また、プロジェクトファイルをMacにコピーして、macOS版Photogrammetryでより高品質なモデルを生成できます。 バージョン2.0からは，生成したモデルをPublic Libraryで他のユーザと共有できるようになりました．
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Photogrammetry at 100% against iRhino 3D's 55%. iRhino 3D's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iRhino 3D ships an update every 3 weeks, Photogrammetry every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iRhino 3D | Photogrammetry |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (82 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 82 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 305 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Robert McNeel & Associates | Taisei Shimizu |
Customer experience
iRhino 3D
Photogrammetry
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
Photogrammetry
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iRhino 3D
No in-app purchases
Photogrammetry
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is iRhino 3D free?
Is Photogrammetry free?
Do iRhino 3D or Photogrammetry have ads?
Which is updated more often, iRhino 3D or Photogrammetry?
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