# Matterport vs Modelar

Matterport and Modelar both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of Modelar's written reviews are positive against 26% of Matterport's. Modelar also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). Matterport's advantage is ratings volume (4.2K vs 115). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Matterport against 4.7 for Modelar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Matterport has 4.2K ratings behind it against 115, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of Matterport's written reviews are positive against 94% of Modelar's.

Matterport ships an update monthly, Modelar every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Matterport | Modelar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matterport/id701086043/reviews)** | [4.7 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modelar-3d-lidar-scanner/id1572844190/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 115 |
| Positive reviews | 25.5% of reviews | **93.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 827 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matterport Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/701086046) | [Modelar Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572844192) |

## What reviewers say

### Matterport

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matterport/id701086043)

Create immersive 3D digital twins of any space using a smartphone, tablet, or 360 camera. Enhance listings, document projects, manage facilities, and showcase businesses with interactive virtual tours and detailed floor plans. Share and embed your creations easily.

**Highlights:** Effortless 3D Capture, Interactive Virtual Tours, Automated Measurements & Labels, Easy Customization, Instant Collaboration, Publish and Embed, Floor Plans & Marketing Media

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent 3D capture capabilities
- 🔒 Secure and reliable platform
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 💡 Innovative technology and features
- 🌟 Industry-leading solution for virtual tours

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and alignment issues
- 👎 Buggy and unreliable app performance
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Lack of manual editing and control
- 🤖 Poor customer support and communication

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to sign in or create an account
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Inconsistent scan quality and stitching
- Frequent app crashes during captures
- Delayed or failed uploads to Matterport cloud

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually realign scans
- Offline viewing and editing capabilities
- Integration with more 360 camera models
- Enhanced analytics and tracking features
- Improved floor plan generation accuracy


### Modelar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modelar-3d-lidar-scanner/id1572844190)

This app utilizes LiDAR technology to rapidly capture real-world environments in 3D, generating detailed models and point clouds. It offers augmented reality previews for precise scanning and allows for immediate viewing, high-resolution texturing, sharing, and measurement of captured data.

**Highlights:** Real-time 3D scanning with LiDAR, Generate 3D models and point clouds, Augmented reality visualization, High-resolution textured model creation, Share and measure scans, Multiple export formats (OBJ, STL, USDZ, PLY, E57, CSV)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Matterport free?

Matterport is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Modelar free?

Modelar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Matterport or Modelar?

Matterport is rated higher. Matterport averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while Modelar averages 4.7 from 115 ratings.

### Do Matterport or Modelar have ads?

Neither Matterport nor Modelar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Matterport or Modelar?

Matterport ships an update monthly, and Modelar every 8 days. Most recently, Matterport was updated on October 26, 2026 and Modelar 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.*