# Tripo AI vs Trace

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Trace at 100% against Tripo AI's 60%. Trace also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Tripo AI's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 13) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tripo AI sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per month and Trace sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $20.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Trace holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tripo AI has 2.8K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Tripo AI's written reviews are positive against 100% of Trace's.

Tripo AI ships an update weekly, Trace every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tripo AI | Trace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tripo-ai-3d-model-generator/id6748596826/reviews) | **[5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-ar-content-creation/id6749387472/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 91 MB | 224 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 12+ |
| Developer | [Holymolly Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847629375) | [Trace3d Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532686125) |

## What reviewers say

### Tripo AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tripo-ai-3d-model-generator/id6748596826)

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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tripo 3D AI - Pro Plan | $15.99 | per month |
| Tripo 3D AI - Pro Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Advanced Plan | $38.99 | per month |
| Ultimate Plan | $89.99 | per month |
| Tripo 3D AI - Pro Plan | $155.99 | per year |
| Tripo 3D AI - Max Plan | $539.99 | per year |


### Trace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-ar-content-creation/id6749387472)

Easily build and share immersive 3D holographic tours and augmented reality experiences. Add interactive elements, spatial videos, images, and 3D models to bring your creations to life. Publish instantly to any device, from phones to XR headsets.

**Highlights:** Create 3D holographic tours, Design spatial content, Add interactive elements, Publish to any device, Capture 3D scenes, Add spatial videos and images

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trace Creator - Monthly | $20.00 | per month |
| Trace Creator - Yearly | $191.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tripo AI free?

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

### Is Trace free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tripo AI or Trace?

Trace is rated higher. Tripo AI averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Trace averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.

### Do Tripo AI or Trace have ads?

Neither Tripo AI nor Trace shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tripo AI or Trace?

Tripo AI ships an update weekly, and Trace every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tripo AI was updated on October 30, 2026 and Trace on October 25, 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.*