3D vs 3DStoryteller Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
3D
Transform real-world objects into virtual 3D models for educational purposes. Capture artwork, artifacts, and everyday items to view in augmented reality or share digitally with others.
- Scan real-world objects into 3D models
- Create virtual replicas
- View scans in augmented reality
- Share 3D creations
- Integrates with Merge EDU
- Add labels and descriptions
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With Scanner, you can turn real-world objects into virtual 3D creations. Whether it’s an art project, a fossil, a historic artifact from your community, or a cherished family heirloom, scanning these objects lets you preserve and explore them in a whole new way. See your scans come to life by editing them in Object Builder. Study every detail, share them with others, or even hold on a Merge Cube. Every scan becomes a digital keepsake, ready to explore, learn from, or use as inspiration for your next creation.
3DStoryteller Player
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Discover & Experience Interactive 3D Learning Digital learning shouldn’t be passive. With 3DStoryteller, you don’t just watch—you step inside the story. Explore immersive, interactive learning experiences created by experts, educators, and teams around the world. Whether you're practicing real-world skills, troubleshooting equipment, or stepping into a role-play scenario, 3DStoryteller makes learning feel like an experience, not a lecture. Why 3D? Because Learning Should Be Lived. + Engage with hands-on, interactive 3D stories—built for real-world learning. + Make choices, explore scenarios, and test your knowledge in an immersive environment. + Access learning content anywhere—on your phone or tablet. + Replay and revisit stories to improve skills and reinforce understanding. Who Uses 3DStoryteller? + Teams & Professionals – Onboard faster, upskill effectively, and train for real-world challenges. + Students & Educators – Experience lessons in a way that makes knowledge stick. + Anyone Who Loves to Learn – Explore new topics through interactive storytelling. Want to Create Your Own Interactive Stories? 3DStoryteller isn’t just for playing—it’s a platform for creating. Sign up via the desktop app to design your own 3D learning experiences and share them with the world.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: 3DStoryteller Player at every 3 weeks against 3D's every 5 months. 3DStoryteller Player also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.
3D ships an update every 5 months, 3DStoryteller Player every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 3D | 3DStoryteller Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 594 MB | 361 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Merge Apps | Quest Labs SPC |
In-app purchases
3D
No in-app purchases
3DStoryteller Player
No in-app purchases









