Comparison

Live Preview vs Scenery

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Live Preview

Wirelessly mirror your design artboards from Sketch to your iPad or iPhone. Experience pixel-perfect previews with automatic updates as you work, and quickly compare design iterations.

Highlights
  • Wireless mirroring
  • Pixel-perfect @3x previews
  • Automatic artboard updates
  • Quick compare between artboards
  • Works with local or cloud Sketch documents
Features
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Live Preview makes it easy to mirror your Sketch designs on your iPad and iPhone. Using the same wireless technology as AirDrop, Live Preview works anywhere—even when your devices aren't connected to the internet.  Live Preview features stunning pixel perfect @3x previews, as well as Automatic Update, which dynamically changes the preview, following you as you work. Quick Compare allows for instant switching between the last two artboards—very useful for proofing subtle design changes. Live Preview works with any Sketch document, stored locally or in the cloud.

About

Scenery

Experience stunning augmented reality without downloads using revolutionary App Clips. Immerse yourself in interactive 3D models, spatial audio, and dynamic content that responds to your environment. Share AR experiences seamlessly via links or QR codes.

Highlights
  • Instant AR experiences via App Clips
  • No app download required
  • Spatial audio and rich interactions
  • Location-based and custom effects
  • Cross-platform compatibility (iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro)
  • Seamless sharing via links/QR codes
Features
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Instant AR Experiences That Amaze Discover a new way to experience augmented reality with Scenery. No downloads needed - just scan and immerse yourself in stunning AR through revolutionary App Clips technology. INSTANT ACCESS - No App Required: Experience AR through App Clips - Immediate Loading: Start exploring in seconds - High Performance: Native AR quality and tracking - Cross-Platform: Works on iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro - Seamless Sharing: Share via links or QR codes IMMERSIVE FEATURES - Spatial Audio: 3D soundscapes that surround you - Rich Interactions: Engage with AR naturally - Dynamic Content: Objects that respond to your space - Location-Based: Discover geo-anchored experiences - Custom Effects: Stunning visual presentations PROFESSIONAL QUALITY - High-Fidelity AR: Best-in-class tracking - Realistic Rendering: Advanced lighting and shadows - Spatial Awareness: Objects that understand your space - Custom Branding: Branded sharing and captures - Native Performance: Optimized for iOS devices CONTENT TYPES - 3D Models: Interact with USDZ content - Immersive Media: Spatial videos and images - Interactive Stories: Engaging AR narratives - Custom Effects: Advanced visual presentations - Audio Experiences: Directional sound design PERFECT FOR - Brand Experiences: Create engaging AR marketing - Art Installations: Design spatial exhibitions - Educational Content: Interactive learning experiences - Product Visualization: Showcase items in AR - Location-Based Stories: Place-specific experiences Transform your space with Scenery's revolutionary AR technology. Experience augmented reality the way it was meant to be - instant, immersive, and incredibly engaging. Join the future of spatial storytelling and discover how Scenery is changing the way we experience augmented reality. Download Scenery now and step into a world where digital and physical realities merge seamlessly. By subscribing to one of our plans you agree to the End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Live Preview2 screens
Scenery4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Scenery at Free against Live Preview's $1.99. Scenery also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (14 vs 3). Live Preview's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On review sentiment and ads 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

Scenery is free to download; Live Preview costs $1.99 up front. Scenery sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Live Preview asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Live Preview holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Live Preview's written reviews are positive against 97% of Scenery's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Live Preview ships an update every 13 months, Scenery every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Live Preview versus Scenery: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLive PreviewScenery
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.6 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better96.8% of reviews
Number of ratings314 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS27.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB156 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperKyle HaleviAmped Labs UG haftungsbeschraenkt

Customer experience

Live Preview

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Scenery

All ratings14 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive96.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Live Preview

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Scenery

Subscriptions4
  • Scenery Pro – Monthly7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Scenery Pro – Yearly7 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • Scenery Agency – Monthly7 Days trial$289.001 Month
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  • Scenery Agency – Yearly7 Days trial$1000.001 Year

Questions

Is Live Preview free?
Live Preview costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scenery free?
Scenery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Live Preview or Scenery?
Live Preview is rated higher. Live Preview averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Scenery averages 4.6 from 14 ratings.
Do Live Preview or Scenery have ads?
Neither Live Preview nor Scenery shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Live Preview or Scenery?
Live Preview ships an update every 13 months, and Scenery every 2 weeks. Most recently, Live Preview was updated on November 3, 2026 and Scenery on November 4, 2026.

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