Comparison

iRhino 3D vs EZAR

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

EZAR

Features
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EZAR lets you bring your files into the real world with powerful Artificial Reality. Upload any supported file, place it in your space, and instantly visualize it with true-to-scale dimensions. Upload. Place. Experience. Just choose a file, and EZAR automatically converts it into an AR-ready object. Set it in your room, walk around it, and inspect every detail from every angle. Perfect for: Checking the size of objects before buying or printing Designers previewing models at real-world scale Students exploring 3D content Anyone who wants to visualize files beyond a screen Key Features: Upload your own files directly into the app View objects in AR at accurate, real-world dimensions Rotate, scale, and move objects naturally Measure and inspect finer details in 3D space Clean futuristic interface with fluid controls Works on iPhone and iPad

Screenshots

iRhino 3D4 screens
EZAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

iRhino 3D and EZAR are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
iRhino 3D versus EZAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriRhino 3DEZAR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (83 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings83 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size305 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert McNeel & AssociatesCody Ranney

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

EZAR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iRhino 3D

No in-app purchases

None

EZAR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iRhino 3D free?
iRhino 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EZAR free?
EZAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iRhino 3D or EZAR have ads?
Neither iRhino 3D nor EZAR shows ads.

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