# ARLOOPA vs 3D Animals

The clearest difference is rating: ARLOOPA at 4.7 against 3D Animals's 2.8. ARLOOPA also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (64% vs 33%). 3D Animals's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price 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. 3D Animals asks for nothing beyond the download.

ARLOOPA holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ARLOOPA has 1.3K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of ARLOOPA's written reviews are positive against 33% of 3D Animals's.

ARLOOPA ships an update fortnightly, 3D Animals every 24 months. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ARLOOPA | 3D Animals |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arloopa-ai-3d-scanner/id935637249/reviews)** | [2.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-animals/id1507054473/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **64.3% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 24 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 385 MB | 143 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) | [huseyin darcanli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1091722875) |

## 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


### 3D Animals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-animals/id1507054473)

Bring realistic 3D animals into your environment with animations. Place creatures like tigers in your room, take photos, and share surprising images with friends. Transform your space into a virtual zoo.

**Highlights:** 40 realistic 3D animals with animations, Place animals in your real environment via camera, Take photos with 3D animals, Adjust animal scale and height, Interactive animal rotation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ARLOOPA free?

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

### Is 3D Animals free?

3D Animals is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ARLOOPA or 3D Animals?

ARLOOPA is rated higher. ARLOOPA averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while 3D Animals averages 2.8 from 9 ratings.

### Do ARLOOPA or 3D Animals have ads?

3D Animals shows ads; ARLOOPA does not.

### Which is updated more often, ARLOOPA or 3D Animals?

ARLOOPA ships an update fortnightly, and 3D Animals every 24 months. Most recently, ARLOOPA was updated on October 22, 2026 and 3D Animals on October 22, 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.*