Comparison

ModelPlay vs ObjectScanAR

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
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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

ObjectScanAR

Features
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Scan & View in 3D and AR – Your Portable 3D Model Maker! Easily turn real-world objects into 3D models with our powerful scanning app! Capture items with your phone, and our app instantly transforms them into high-quality 3D models. Perfect for designers, hobbyists, educators, or anyone curious about exploring 3D technology! Key Features: Real-Time 3D Scanning: Capture real-world objects in incredible detail using your phone camera. 3D Model Preview: View scanned objects in a fully interactive 3D model preview. Augmented Reality (AR) Display: Visualize scanned items directly in your environment with AR, giving you a real-time perspective on size, texture, and dimensions. Cloud Storage & Access: Save and store your 3D models in the cloud for secure access from any device. Share links or download models when you need them. How It Works: Open the app and select “Scan.” Capture all angles of the object for best results. Preview in 3D or see it in AR. Save to the cloud for easy sharing and access from anywhere! Unleash your creativity and bring objects to life digitally with this must-have 3D and AR scanning tool!

Screenshots

ModelPlay4 screens
ObjectScanAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ObjectScanAR at none against ModelPlay's 1. ModelPlay's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). 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. ObjectScanAR asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ModelPlay ships an update every 2 weeks, ObjectScanAR every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 2, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ModelPlay versus ObjectScanAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModelPlayObjectScanAR
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size254 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer俊卿 吴Faraz Ahmad Khanyari

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ModelPlay

One-time1
  • ModelPlay Pro$9.99
None

ObjectScanAR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ModelPlay free?
ModelPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ObjectScanAR free?
ObjectScanAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ModelPlay or ObjectScanAR have ads?
Neither ModelPlay nor ObjectScanAR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ModelPlay or ObjectScanAR?
ModelPlay ships an update every 2 weeks, and ObjectScanAR every 3 weeks. Most recently, ModelPlay was updated on August 2, 2026 and ObjectScanAR on September 12, 2026.

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