Comparison

Unrival vs Tripo AI

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

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About

Unrival

Features
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UNRIVAL is the professional iPhone app for preparing, patching, and maintaining entertainment lighting fixtures. Adjust DMX addresses, modes, personalities, network settings, IDs, and other parameters directly from your phone — no fixture display, no buttons, and in supported cases, no power applied. In practice, that means a prep tech can configure fixtures on the shelf, on the truss before flying, or sitting on top of a roadcase — and turn over a full rig before the first power cable is ever pulled. (NFC requires the phone to be close to the fixture's tag; it will not read through a closed roadcase.) KEY FEATURES • Easy patch/edit of any setting — direct access to fixture settings without the fixture's display or buttons. Change DMX address, mode, personality, network settings, IDs, and other parameters from the app. • Templates & Auto Prep — save known-good fixture configurations and apply them consistently across many fixtures. Auto Prep automatically applies saved templates as you work through a batch. • Rapid Patching from imported patch lists — bring in show data from ChamSys CSV, ChamSys QR Code, and MVR. For non-Chauvet NFC-enabled fixtures, the imported list also works as an easy-to-use manual patching checklist. • Operate and prepare fixtures while powered OFF — read fixture identity, review configuration, and prepare or apply supported settings with no power applied. A unique advantage over display-only or powered-only setup methods. Useful on the prep shelf, on the truss before flying, on top of a roadcase, and during pre-rig. • Firmware Update over Bluetooth — wireless firmware updates from your iPhone over BLE. No specialist cables or service tools required. ALSO INCLUDES • Fixture diagnostics — usage data and error history for faster troubleshooting and clearer maintenance records. • Scan History — a record of previous fixture interactions for traceability and less duplicated work. • Quick Tools — one-tap "Auto Test" and "Reset Defaults" for routine procedures. • MVR 2D & 3D visualizer — visual representation of fixtures inside a project or rig layout from MVR data; aids fixture identification on complex rigs. • Trip Management — organize fixtures and setup activity around specific jobs, projects, or deployments. Supports rental, touring, and install workflows. BUILT FOR Rental prep floors. Touring lighting crews. Install integrators. Service and maintenance teams. Master electricians, theatre, broadcast, houses of worship, film, and TV. USE IT FOR Pre-show prep • Patch turnover • Rental return inspection • Fault-finding in the field • Firmware rollouts • Inventory and identity tagging • Manufacturing QC • System commissioning GET STARTED Install UNRIVAL, open a Trip or load a patch list, and start working through your fixtures — powered or not. Save a template once, apply it across the whole batch with Auto Prep. UNRIVAL. Patch, prep, and update — no power required.

About

Tripo AI

Transform images or text prompts into high-quality 3D models using advanced AI. Generate custom 3D assets for various projects, from design and 3D printing to personal creations, in just a few taps.

Highlights
  • Text-to-3D generation
  • Image-to-3D generation
  • High-quality 3D model creation
  • Custom 3D asset generation
  • 3D model refinement
  • Save and share creations
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Turn a photo or a few words into a 3D model you can restyle, animate, and export. Snap a photo, pick one from your library, or describe what you want. Tripo AI builds the model, then lets you change its look, try motions on it, and export the model for your game or animation project, all from your phone. Made for game developers, animators, and anyone who wants 3D models without learning 3D software. HOW IT WORKS 1. Take a photo, choose an image, or type an idea. 2. Tripo AI generates your 3D model. You can leave and come back; it keeps working. 3. Change its textures or give it a motion. 4. Export it and bring it into your project. FROM PHOTO TO 3D MODEL Take a photo with your camera or choose an image from your library, and Tripo AI turns it into a 3D model. Spin it, zoom in, or tilt your phone to look around it. Switch lighting and display modes to check every detail. Want to change the photo first? Describe the edit, and Tripo AI updates the image before building the model. JUST DESCRIBE IT Prefer words? Type what you have in mind, like "a red toy car with four wheels", and Tripo AI builds the model directly from your text, with no image step in between. Not sure where to begin? Start from a template. MAKE YOUR CHARACTERS MOVE Pick a motion from the preset library and see your character move in 3D. Try a few and keep the one that fits. CHANGE ITS LOOK Your model is a starting point. Apply a preset texture style or upload a reference image to change its look without starting over. Split your model into parts, then select, hide, merge, or remove them. Rebuild the mesh with quads or triangles and set the face count you need. GET INSPIRED BY OTHER CREATORS See what other creators are making. Open any model to view it in 3D and find ideas for your own. Save the ones you like to your favorites. EXPORT IT FOR YOUR PROJECT Export your model for your game, animation, or 3D workflow. Supports GLB and FBX. Animated characters export with the motion you picked. Save the file to your phone or send it to another app. With a subscription, choose triangles or quads and set the face count before you generate. WHAT YOU CAN MAKE Want to see yourself in 3D? Turn a selfie into a character, give it a motion, and spin it around on your phone. Building an indie game? Get props, creatures, or characters to start from instead of a blank scene. Working on an animation? Turn a character idea into a 3D model and try different motions on it, right on your phone. Have a drawing or a piece of concept art? Take a photo of it and see your idea as a 3D model you can turn and inspect from every angle. Have a product idea? Test it in 3D before spending hours in modeling software. Want to hold it in your hands? Make a custom 3D model for 3D printing, a unique gift, or home décor. Stuck for ideas? Browse the community, find something you like, and make your own version from a photo or a prompt. GET STARTED Create an account and start making 3D models for free. No purchase is required to try Tripo AI. SUBSCRIPTIONS Some features require a subscription. Subscriptions are optional, and plans, benefits, and prices are shown in the app before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Unrival4 screens
Tripo AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Unrival at none against Tripo AI's 6. Tripo AI's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Tripo AI sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per month. Unrival asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Unrival ships an update every 2 months, Tripo AI every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Unrival versus Tripo AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnrivalTripo AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (2.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—58.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—2.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChauvet ProfessionalHolymolly Limited

In-app purchases

None

Unrival

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Tripo AI

Subscriptions6
  • Tripo 3D AI - Pro Plan$15.991 Month
  • Tripo 3D AI - Pro Plan1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • Advanced Plan$38.991 Month
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  • Ultimate Plan1 Month trial$89.991 Month
  • Tripo 3D AI - Pro Plan$155.991 Year
  • Tripo 3D AI - Max Plan$539.991 Year

Questions

Is Unrival free?
Unrival is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tripo AI free?
Tripo AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Unrival or Tripo AI have ads?
Neither Unrival nor Tripo AI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Unrival or Tripo AI?
Unrival ships an update every 2 months, and Tripo AI every 9 days. Most recently, Unrival was updated on November 4, 2026 and Tripo AI on November 6, 2026.

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