Comparison

Arkavo Spatial vs Project Medusa

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

Head to head
About

Arkavo Spatial

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Arkavo Spatial turns the world around you into 3D, and your face and body into motion. Everything is captured and processed on your device. Five capture modes: • Room. RoomPlan scans walls, doors, windows, and furniture into a labeled 3D model. • Space. LiDAR captures the raw geometry of any environment, indoors or out. • Object. On-device photogrammetry builds a detailed 3D model of anything you can walk around. • Face. The TrueDepth camera records your expressions and head motion as animation. • Body. The rear camera records full-body pose as animation. Live Motion. Stream face or body motion to Arkavo Creator on your Mac over your local network and drive a VRM avatar in real time, for streams, VTubing, and recordings. Pairing is automatic, the stream stays on your network, and camera images never leave your iPhone or iPad. Export when you need to. Preview rooms, spaces, and objects in AR Quick Look, or share them as USDZ for iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro. Share Face and Body captures as VRMA animation for VRM avatars. Private by design: • Captures are stored only on your device. No cloud, no account. • No ads, no tracking, no data collection. • Captures save 3D geometry, textures, and motion, never photos or video. • Built entirely on Apple frameworks. No subscriptions. Made for creators, VTubers, designers, and developers. Room and Space require a LiDAR sensor (iPhone 12 Pro or later Pro models, iPad Pro 2020 or later). Object requires an A14 chip or later. Face requires a TrueDepth camera. Body requires an A12 chip or later. Live Motion requires Arkavo Creator for Mac on the same local network.

About

Project Medusa

Features
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Bring the physical world into the digital space. Project Medusa is a powerful, pro-grade 3D scanning app that turns your iPhone or iPad into a precision capture tool. Whether you are a game developer, 3D artist, AR enthusiast, or just want to digitize your favorite items, Medusa delivers high-fidelity photogrammetry with zero friction. No cloud processing. No subscriptions. Completely free. Why Project Medusa? On-Device Processing: We respect your privacy and your time. All 3D reconstruction happens locally on your device using Apple's advanced Object Capture framework. No waiting in cloud queues and no data leaves your phone. 100% Free: No hidden paywalls, no export fees, and no mandatory accounts. Just scan, generate, and share. Guided AR Capture: A simple, augmented reality interface guides you around the object, ensuring you capture every angle, depth, and texture perfectly on the first try. Pro-Grade Exports: Seamlessly export your completed models in industry-standard formats including .usdz (perfect for AR and Apple Vision), .obj (for software like Blender, Unreal, and Unity), and .stl (for 3D printing). Perfect For: Game Developers & 3D Artists: Import real-world assets directly into your scenes. 3D Printing Enthusiasts: Digitize physical objects for rapid prototyping. E-commerce & Creators: Build 360-degree product views for your store or portfolio. Archival: Preserve art, miniatures, and collectibles in a digital format. Compatibility Note Because Project Medusa renders highly detailed 3D models locally, it requires a device with powerful Apple Silicon. For the absolute best results, use an iPhone Pro or iPad Pro equipped with a LiDAR scanner.

Screenshots

Arkavo Spatial4 screens
Project Medusa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Project Medusa at 18.6 against Arkavo Spatial's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Arkavo Spatial versus Project Medusa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArkavo SpatialProject Medusa
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB16 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperArkavozhir barzan

In-app purchases

None

Arkavo Spatial

No in-app purchases

None

Project Medusa

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arkavo Spatial free?
Arkavo Spatial is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Project Medusa free?
Project Medusa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Arkavo Spatial or Project Medusa have ads?
Neither Arkavo Spatial nor Project Medusa shows ads.

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