Comparison

iRhino 3D vs ClipCal

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

ClipCal

Features
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See a flyer for an event you want to attend? Share it to ClipCal and the event is on your calendar — just like that. ClipCal uses AI to read the date, time, venue, and event name from any flyer, poster, or screenshot. No more typing it all in manually. No more forgetting about events because you didn’t save them in time. HOW IT WORKS 1. See an event flyer on Instagram, Safari, or anywhere on your phone 2. Tap Share and select ClipCal 3. Review the pre-filled event details 4. Save — it’s on your calendar FEATURES - AI-powered event extraction from any image - Works with Instagram posts, stories, Safari pages, screenshots, and more - Handles single dates, multiple dates, and date ranges - Saves events to a dedicated ClipCal calendar - Month-view calendar to browse your saved events - Tap any event to see the original flyer image - Rate your interest level for each event BUILT FOR YOU ClipCal was made for people who discover events through social media and want a faster way to save them. No more screenshots piling up in your camera roll — just share, save, and show up. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://clipcal.app/privacy

Screenshots

iRhino 3D4 screens
ClipCal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iRhino 3D at none against ClipCal's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. ClipCal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. iRhino 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
iRhino 3D versus ClipCal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriRhino 3DClipCal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (82 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings82 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size305 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert McNeel & AssociatesIsaac Zaetz

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

ClipCal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iRhino 3D

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ClipCal

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

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

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