# Scanomy vs Looking Glass Studio

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Looking Glass Studio at 100% against Scanomy's 0%. Looking Glass Studio also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Scanomy's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scanomy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Looking Glass Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Looking Glass Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Looking Glass Studio has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Scanomy's written reviews are positive against 100% of Looking Glass Studio's.

Scanomy ships an update weekly, Looking Glass Studio monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scanomy | Looking Glass Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanomy-3d-product-explainer/id6615092083/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looking-glass-studio/id6740590255/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 155 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reality Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1193391838) | [Looking Glass Factory, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1122631929) |

## What reviewers say

### Scanomy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanomy-3d-product-explainer/id6615092083)

Transform photos into high-fidelity 3D models using AI. Annotate them in AR, visualize in the real world, and export professional 4K product video demos. Seamlessly integrate with spatial computing experiences.

**Highlights:** AI-powered image to 3D conversion, AR visualization and annotation, 4K product video export, USDZ model import, Spatial Sync with Vision Pro

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scanomy PRO | $2.99 | per month |
| Scanomy PRO | $9.99 | per month |
| Scanomy PRO | $79.99 | per year |


### Looking Glass Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looking-glass-studio/id6740590255)

This application transforms various video formats, including Cinematic Mode and RGBD media, into holographic experiences for a specific display. It allows filmmakers and developers to showcase their 3D visual creations without the need for VR headsets.

**Highlights:** Holographic video playback, Supports Cinematic Mode, Supports RGBD media, Supports Quilt media, No VR headset required, 3D visual experience

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scanomy free?

Scanomy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Looking Glass Studio free?

Looking Glass Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Scanomy or Looking Glass Studio?

Looking Glass Studio is rated higher. Scanomy averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Looking Glass Studio averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Scanomy or Looking Glass Studio have ads?

Neither Scanomy nor Looking Glass Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scanomy or Looking Glass Studio?

Scanomy ships an update weekly, and Looking Glass Studio monthly. Most recently, Scanomy was updated on October 24, 2026 and Looking Glass Studio on October 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*