Comparison

3D vs 3DStoryteller Player

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

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.

Screenshots

3D4 screens
3DStoryteller Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
3D versus 3DStoryteller Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D3DStoryteller Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size594 MB361 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMerge AppsQuest Labs SPC

In-app purchases

None

3D

No in-app purchases

None

3DStoryteller Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 3D free?
3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 3DStoryteller Player free?
3DStoryteller Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 3D or 3DStoryteller Player have ads?
Neither 3D nor 3DStoryteller Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 3D or 3DStoryteller Player?
3D ships an update every 5 months, and 3DStoryteller Player every 3 weeks. Most recently, 3D was updated on October 2, 2026 and 3DStoryteller Player on October 11, 2026.

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