Comparison

Reality Augmented (VR) vs 3D

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

Head to head
About

Reality Augmented (VR)

Transform your surroundings into a stereoscopic augmented reality experience. Apply immersive filters and view your world through an iOS device and VR headset. Record and play back filtered videos in VR.

Highlights
  • Stereoscopic augmented reality filters
  • Adjustable stereoscopic ratio
  • Customizable camera resolutions and frame rates
  • Audio-reactive and custom color filters
  • Record and play back VR videos
  • Flashlight for night vision
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Reality Augmented (VR) is the world's first Stereoscopic Augmented Reality Experience for iOS! Experience real life like never before through your iOS device's camera Filtered and Split for VR! See your surroundings in augmented stereoscopic form using immersive filters and a VR headset. ▼ A Huge Collection of Stunning Camera Filters - Adjustable stereoscopic ratio  - Choose from low to HD camera resolutions - Customize frame rate for stop-motion to smooth, high-speed capture - Audio-Reactive Filters – move with background music or voice - Custom Color Palettes – design your own filter look - Advanced zoom features - Flashlight for night vision ▼ Record and Playback - Record filtered video directly to your photo library - Play videos from your photo library in stereoscopic VR Compatible with iOS VR headsets that have an open front for camera access. Note: Some features — such as video playback and advanced camera controls — require an upgrade via in-app purchase. A free filter rotates. YouTube: https://youtu.be/qONjW8ehRhM Video Preview Music By: www.bensound.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

3D

Capture and view 3D photos using your iPhone or iPad. Simply take two photos with slight horizontal movement and view them with red/cyan glasses. Save or share your creations easily.

Highlights
  • Create 3D photos
  • View with red/cyan glasses
  • Save to photo album
  • Share on social media
  • Adjust red/cyan lens orientation
Features
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3D-o-Mat is a simple iPhone and iPad app to take 3D photos that you can view with Red/Cyan 3D glasses (sold separately). To make a 3D Photo 1. Point your device at the subject and tap the left camera button. 2. Move your device slightly to the right and tap the right camera button. 3. Look at the photo with Red/Cyan 3D Glasses with the cyan lens on your left eye and the red lens on your right. If your glasses have the red lens on the left, you can swap the red/cyan sides using the info button menu on the bottom right of the screen. You can save them to your photo album or share them with other apps and on social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter.

Screenshots

Reality Augmented (VR)4 screens
3D2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Reality Augmented (VR) at 4.3 against 3D's 3.1. Reality Augmented (VR) also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 33%) and ratings volume (446 vs 11). 3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Reality Augmented (VR) sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Reality Augmented (VR) holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reality Augmented (VR) has 446 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Reality Augmented (VR)'s written reviews are positive against 33% of 3D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reality Augmented (VR) ships an update every 4 months, 3D every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Reality Augmented (VR) versus 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReality Augmented (VR)3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (446 ratings) — better3.1 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews59.7% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings446 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagnitude LLCLouis Franco

Customer experience

Reality Augmented (VR)

All ratings446 ratings
Positive80.7%
Neutral6.3%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews134 reviews
Positive59.7%
Neutral8.2%
Negative32.1%

3D

All ratings11 ratings
Positive54.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative45.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

Reality Augmented (VR)

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Purchased filters not unlocking
  • Playback feature not working
  • Crashing and freezing issues
  • Upside down video recordings

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add normal camera lens
  • Improve video quality and frame rate
  • Implement VR video recording and playback
  • Add more free filter options

3D

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Reality Augmented (VR)

Subscriptions4
  • Filters - Monthly Access$0.991 Month
  • Video Player - Monthly Access$0.991 Month
  • Filters - Yearly Access$9.991 Year
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  • Video Player - Yearly Access$9.991 Year
One-time5
  • 12-Pack(#1)$0.99
  • 12-Pack(#2)$0.99
  • 12-Pack(#3)$0.99
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  • 12-Pack(#4)$0.99
  • Bonus Pack (Unlock Everything)$2.99
None

3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reality Augmented (VR) free?
Reality Augmented (VR) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D free?
3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Reality Augmented (VR) or 3D?
Reality Augmented (VR) is rated higher. Reality Augmented (VR) averages 4.3 out of 5 from 446 ratings, while 3D averages 3.1 from 11 ratings.
Do Reality Augmented (VR) or 3D have ads?
Neither Reality Augmented (VR) nor 3D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reality Augmented (VR) or 3D?
Reality Augmented (VR) ships an update every 4 months, and 3D every 3 days. Most recently, Reality Augmented (VR) was updated on October 21, 2026 and 3D on October 5, 2026.

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