iRhino 3D vs AlwaysLiveON
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 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.
- 3D model viewing
- Touch navigation (pan, zoom, orbit)
- Cloud storage integration
- Augmented Reality (AR) mode
- Integrated markup tool
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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.
AlwaysLiveON
This app enhances your iPhone and Apple Watch experience with interactive displays and live activities. Personalize your interface with custom themes and manage your schedule, events, and reminders efficiently.
- Dynamic Island Integration
- Customizable Themes
- Timeline Tracking
- WatchOS Optimization
- Live Activities
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Key Features: - Dynamic Island Integration - Maximize your iPhone's potential with interactive displays - Customizable Themes - Personalize with colors and fonts - Timeline Tracking - Manage events, reminders, and schedules effortlessly - WatchOS Optimization - Clear, readable live activities on your Apple Watch Download AlwaysLiveON today and elevate your iOS experience to new heights!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: AlwaysLiveON at 100% against iRhino 3D's 55%. iRhino 3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. AlwaysLiveON sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iRhino 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.
iRhino 3D ships an update fortnightly, AlwaysLiveON weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iRhino 3D | AlwaysLiveON |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (80 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 80 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 296 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Robert McNeel & Associates | Sum Yin Silviane LO |
Customer experience
iRhino 3D
AlwaysLiveON
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
AlwaysLiveON
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iRhino 3D
No in-app purchases
AlwaysLiveON
- Premium- Remove Ads$1.99
Questions
Is iRhino 3D free?
Is AlwaysLiveON free?
Do iRhino 3D or AlwaysLiveON have ads?
Which is updated more often, iRhino 3D or AlwaysLiveON?
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