# ARLOOPA vs Artsteps

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ARLOOPA at 65% against Artsteps's 24%. ARLOOPA also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 1). Artsteps's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ARLOOPA sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Artsteps asks for nothing beyond the download.

Artsteps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ARLOOPA has 1.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of ARLOOPA's written reviews are positive against 24% of Artsteps's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ARLOOPA ships an update fortnightly, Artsteps every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ARLOOPA | Artsteps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arloopa-ai-3d-scanner/id935637249/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artsteps/id1421672085/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **64.5% of reviews** | 24.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 388 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ARLOOPA Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/935637248) | [Dataverse Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/702959278) |

## What reviewers say

### ARLOOPA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arloopa-ai-3d-scanner/id935637249)

Transform your world with augmented reality. This app lets you scan your surroundings and superimpose 3D digital objects, creating interactive photos and videos. Explore a fantasy world, animate models, and even design custom AR filters.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality scanner, 3D object placement, Create AR videos and photos, Custom AR filter design, Marker-based scanning, Markerless tracking, Geo-location based AR experiences

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Tier 1 (weekly) | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| ARLOOPA PREMIUM - 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Tier 1 (monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| ARLOOPA PREMIUM- 6 Month | $11.99 | per 6 months |
| ARLOOPA PREMIUM - 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Tier 1 (yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Tier 3 (monthly) | $139.00 | per month |
| ARLOOPA - 5,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| ARLOOPA - 3 Days Premium | $1.99 | one-time |
| ARLOOPA - 10,000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| ARLOOPA - 20,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| ARLOOPA - 50,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| ARLOOPA - Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for education
- 🤩 Awesome AR experience
- 💯 Best app on the platform
- 🎉 Fun and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 💸 Paid features and subscriptions
- 🕰️ Slow loading times
- 🤖 Unrealistic AR models

**Reported bugs**

- Camera issues and crashes on launch
- Difficulty placing and anchoring AR models
- Subscription and purchase problems

**Requested features**

- Add scary and creepy content (e.g., Backrooms, monsters)
- Improve model interaction (e.g., ability to touch/manipulate)
- Expand content library (e.g., more animals, characters, environments)
- Implement video recording and sharing


### Artsteps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artsteps/id1421672085)

Explore immersive virtual reality environments filled with interactive media. Create and share your own virtual spaces, telling personal stories through engaging visuals and sounds.

**Highlights:** Virtual reality world exploration, Interactive images, videos, 3D objects, Showcase personal spaces in VR, Share personal stories, Immersive audio experiences

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ARLOOPA free?

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

### Is Artsteps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ARLOOPA or Artsteps?

Artsteps is rated higher. ARLOOPA averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Artsteps averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ARLOOPA or Artsteps have ads?

Neither ARLOOPA nor Artsteps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ARLOOPA or Artsteps?

ARLOOPA ships an update fortnightly, and Artsteps every 5 months. Most recently, ARLOOPA was updated on September 24, 2026 and Artsteps on June 10, 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.*