Comparison

Play AR by ReactVision vs 3D AR Model Viewer

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

Head to head
About

Play AR by ReactVision

Features
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Create. Place. Play. Play AR is the ultimate creative sandbox for the spatial computing era. Go from a simple idea to a fully realized Augmented Reality scene in minutesβ€”no 3D design skills required. AI-Powered Creation: Just type a text prompt or upload an image, and watch as our AI generates unique 3D models instantly. Whether you want to prototype a new app idea or just see a giant cat in your living room, Play AR makes it happen. World-Class AR Powered by the ViroReact renderer, Play AR offers high-fidelity performance. Place your models in the real world with advanced features like occlusion, allowing digital objects to blend realistically behind physical furniture and walls. Capture & Share: Don't just keep it to yourself. Use the in-app camera and video tools to record your interactions and share your unique AR creations with friends. Powered by ReactVision Developers and creators can connect the app directly to ReactVision Studio. Sync your account to unlock higher usage limits and automatically back up your AI-generated assets to your team library. Download Play AR today and start building the impossible.

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3D AR Model Viewer

Features
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See any 3D model in your room at its real size: a sofa before you buy it, a bike, a statue, the file a friend sent. Open it, place it with AR, walk around it. SEE IT IN YOUR ROOM Inspect a model in 3D, then place it with Apple's AR Quick Look. Use known dimensions or set the size yourself. Record an AR video and share it. SEARCH AND EXPLORE Find furniture, animals, characters, vehicles, architecture and more in a community model catalog. Catalog models show their author and license. OPEN YOUR OWN FILES Import USDZ, Reality, GLB and glTF files. For glTF models with separate textures or data, open the ZIP containing those files. GLB and glTF files are prepared on your device for viewing and AR. Keep downloaded and imported models in your library. CREATE FROM A PHOTO OR TEXT Describe an object or choose a photo to generate a 3D model. Try a style and inspect the result. Your completed model is saved in your library. AI results vary with the input. EXPORT AND SHARE Share the model file already on your device for free. Models generated with AI can also be converted to GLB, USDZ, STL, OBJ and other 3D printing formats. New conversions use the allowance shown in the app, then one credit each. Previously saved conversions are yours to reuse. Choose a height for STL exports. Check generated files in your usual tools before printing. WHAT IS FREE Catalog browsing, supported local file imports, 3D viewing, AR placement and your on-device library are free. No account is required. AR requires a compatible device. AI generation uses credits. Buy a small pack when you want to create more; no subscription is required. Purchased pack credits do not expire. Your App Store price is shown before purchase. OPTIONAL PRO Pro Monthly includes 30 generation credits per month, watermark-free AR recordings and priority support. Unused monthly credits reset; purchased pack credits stay available. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Pro Monthly is an auto-renewing monthly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Renewal is charged within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in Apple Account settings. A room preview does not replace a tape measure. Model licenses still apply to how you use and share downloaded content. Model catalog powered by the Sketchfab community. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://thomasgorisse.github.io/arcamera/privacy/

Screenshots

Play AR by ReactVision4 screens
3D AR Model Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Play AR by ReactVision at 15.1 against 3D AR Model Viewer's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Play AR by ReactVision sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and 3D AR Model Viewer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Play AR by ReactVision ships an update every 3 days, 3D AR Model Viewer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Play AR by ReactVision versus 3D AR Model Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlay AR by ReactVision3D AR Model Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days β€” betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size181 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReactVisionThomas Gorisse

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Play AR by ReactVision

One-time3
  • 5 Credits$2.99
  • 10 Credits$4.99
  • 25 Credits$9.99
6 purchases

3D AR Model Viewer

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
One-time5
  • 1 AI Credit$0.99
  • 3 AI Credits$2.49
  • Clean fit result$4.99
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  • 10 AI Credits$4.99
  • 25 AI Credits$9.99

Questions

Is Play AR by ReactVision free?
Play AR by ReactVision is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D AR Model Viewer free?
3D AR Model Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Play AR by ReactVision or 3D AR Model Viewer have ads?
Neither Play AR by ReactVision nor 3D AR Model Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Play AR by ReactVision or 3D AR Model Viewer?
Play AR by ReactVision ships an update every 3 days, and 3D AR Model Viewer every 4 days. Most recently, Play AR by ReactVision was updated on October 28, 2026 and 3D AR Model Viewer on October 31, 2026.

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