Comparison

ModelPlay vs AR Spatially

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

Head to head
About

ModelPlay

Easily view and customize 3D models without needing professional knowledge. Import, export, and categorize various file formats, then personalize lighting, backgrounds, materials, and animations for stunning visual effects.

Highlights
  • Import/export GLB, FBX, OBJ, STL, PLY, 3MF
  • Categorize models with folders
  • Customize lighting and backgrounds
  • Adjust model materials and textures
  • Play and control 3D animations
  • Set model position and camera angles
Features
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ModelPlay supports 3D model classification and viewing, 3D model import and export, and users can personalize each 3D model and save the settings. When using ModelPlay, users don't need to have professional 3D knowledge, just through simple operation, you can get very stunning 3D effects. -3D Model Import and Export Supports import and export of many common 3D format files such as GLB, FBX, OBJ, STL, PLY, 3MF, and so on. -3D Model Categorization Categorize 3D models through folders, support both list and grid display, sorting and editing, and setting image size. -3D Model Lighting Settings Support to set the lighting of the scene where the 3D model is located: support preset lighting combination settings, light color, light intensity, light shadow settings, ambient light color settings, and halo intensity settings. You can create colorful lighting effects through multiple combination settings. 3D Model Background Settings Supports setting the background of the scene where the 3D model is located: supports solid color background and sky box background. You can set “whether to show the ground” to get different scene atmosphere effects. 3D Model Material Settings Support to set the material of 3D model: support default texture material, line material, metal material, transparent material and other material switching. Support to view the original material and texture. -3D Model Animation Settings Support 3D model skeleton display, support animation play and pause, support auto rotate, support dynamic skeleton, support multiple animation clips switch play. -3D Model Position Setting Support 3D model position offset and rotation setting. Support camera view angle setting, you can set different optimal display view angles for different 3D models. -3D Model Mesh Settings Count the number of sub-mesh and mesh vertices of the 3D model, support whether the sub-mesh is visible or not setting, support component separation, and support putting the sub-mesh as the center. -3D Model Cover Settings The 3D model cover will be automatically generated when the 3D model is opened for the first time, support to modify the cover. Note: Updates and Feedback ModelPlay will make continuous updates to provide more 3D setting effects in the subsequent releases. Feel free to provide suggestions to ModelPlay via comments!

About

AR Spatially

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AR Spatially transforms your surroundings into a living digital canvas through the power of augmented reality. Whether you're an artist, explorer, entrepreneur, or any innovator at heart, the app lets you discover, create, and interact with 3D content anchored to real-world locations. Place virtual objects in physical spaces, capture moments, and share experiences—all within an immersive AR platform. From collaborative private spaces to geolocated digital installations, AR Spatially opens the door to a new layer of creative expression. What you can do with AR Spatially: - Augmented Reality Scene: experience real-time AR by placing and interacting with 3D objects in your environment. - Interactive Map View: discover AR objects around you using a dynamic map that connects digital content to real-world locations. - Geolocated AR Objects: place or find AR models tied to specific geographic positions for context-aware interactions. - 3D Object Library: browse and use a wide variety of static and animated 3D models, or contribute your own. - Camera and Gallery: capture and revisit your AR experiences through built-in photo and video tools. Permissions Required: Camera Access – Enables real-time augmented reality by capturing your physical surroundings and overlaying digital elements. Location Access – Supports geolocation-based features like map navigation and AR object placement tied to specific coordinates. Microphone Access – Allows recording of audio when capturing AR video scenes for more immersive content sharing

Screenshots

ModelPlay4 screens
AR Spatially4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AR Spatially at none against ModelPlay's 1. ModelPlay's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence 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

Both are free to download. ModelPlay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AR Spatially asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ModelPlay ships an update every 2 weeks, AR Spatially fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ModelPlay versus AR Spatially: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModelPlayAR Spatially
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews27.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size255 MB90 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer俊卿 吴INVARIANT INNOVATIONS PORTAL L.L.C

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ModelPlay

One-time1
  • ModelPlay Pro$9.99
None

AR Spatially

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ModelPlay free?
ModelPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AR Spatially free?
AR Spatially is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ModelPlay or AR Spatially have ads?
Neither ModelPlay nor AR Spatially shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ModelPlay or AR Spatially?
ModelPlay ships an update every 2 weeks, and AR Spatially fortnightly. Most recently, ModelPlay was updated on October 11, 2026 and AR Spatially on October 2, 2026.

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