Comparison

4Dscan vs ARSound3D

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

Head to head
About

4Dscan

Experience interactive digital content by scanning specially prepared images and objects. This augmented reality app brings marketing, branding, and educational materials to life with engaging visual and auditory experiences.

Highlights
  • Scan prepared objects for AR experiences
  • Interactive digital content
  • Augmented reality for branding and marketing
  • Capture and share AR experiences
  • Lock button for stable AR content
Features
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Getting started with 4Dscan AR - it is amazingly easy to use: 1. Download 4Dscan and allow access to your camera. 2. Just point and scan towards a 4Dscan prepared object. ENJOY THE MAGIC 4Dscan is an Augmented Reality app that enables you to access digital interactive experiences. Scan to enable Augmented Reality come alive in images, packaging, 4Dvideo-cards and other printed matters prepared for 4Dscan AR. Look out for the 4Dscan logo as well as info on campaigns, brands, social media or signage, scan, and enjoy the magic. New features in this version: • Lock button: When lock icon appears on AR content (upper right corner), playing content apart from AR image is enabled as you click the lock button. This is useful especially for moving greenscreen shoots around in your surroundings. • use the share icon to take pictures of the AR experience and share on any media available on your device WE LOVE AUGMENTED REALITY! 4Dscan AR is a Worth Keeping product, originally developed as a refined add-on to the experience of our 3D lenticular products, the 4D videocards. Today we add Augmented Reality to any kind of communication: branding, marketing, sales, instruction, education, competitions - or simply for fun and entertainment. ACHIEVE ATTENTION AND RESPONS 4Dscan AR elevates your branding and sales into new dimensions with Augmented Reality. Attract attention and get respons and call to action with the amazing AR experiences. Take care of the environment: You can change the 4Dscan content without changing your graphics! GREAT BRANDING VALUE 4Dscan AR takes advantage of using multiple senses: We watch, touch, move, listen, even read when we play with AR. It is a fact that the more senses you bring into play through AR, the better you remember what you have experienced. Thus AR contributes to sharpened impact of your communication. So, customer interactions with your brand and content creates not only loyalty and engagement, it prolongs the lifespan and value of your campaigns. To run 4Dscan AR your device needs: • connection to the internet • clean camera lens • sufficient light (optionally use light button) • adequate power in addition: • avoid strong reflection/shadow • let camera focus on the entire 4Dscan AR image • if responding on 3Dcards tricks, gently tip card sideways while scanning • if screen freezes, restart the app JOIN US FOR YOUR NEXT CAMPAIGN Don’t hesitate to contact us if any questions or if you would like use 4Dcan on your own product. 4Dscan www.4dscan.dk 4scan@worth-keeping.com +45 8639 1664 This app works on iPhones from version 6s

About

ARSound3D

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【Main Features】 ・Apple Watch support ・Repeat playback ・VoiceOver support ・English support ・Text input / speech ・Camera text scanning ・Barcode / QR code scanning ・In-app purchase to remove ads ―― About This App ―― ARSound3D is a spatial media player that lets you place your own music, video, and photo files in AR or virtual space. With its custom-tuned audio engine, ARSound3D supports spatial audio and 3D sound. Music and videos placed in space feel more immersive than ordinary playback. ARSound3D also supports text input and speech. You can enter text manually or scan text with the camera, then have it read aloud using Apple’s built-in TTS. Speech audio can be played from the front, right, left, or back, creating a spatial speech experience. Use your photos, music, videos, text, and code information to design your own space of sound, visuals, and words. Create your own immersive media space by placing sound, video, images, and speech around you. ARSound3D is useful not only for music playback, but also for background listening, study, creative recording, and social media content creation. You can capture your AR scenes with video recording or screenshots, making it easy to save and share your spatial media experience. ―― Main Features ―― • Custom-tuned high-quality audio playback • Dynamic spatial playback for mono audio sources    Sound moves through space in response to camera movement.    ※ Audio is played in mono. • Spatial stereo playback    Left and right audio can be separated and placed in space.    The sound source is fixed, creating a wider stereo experience.    ※ The sound position is fixed and does not move dynamically. • Text input / speech    Entered text can be read aloud using Apple’s built-in TTS.    Speech can play from the front, right, left, or back. • Camera text scanning    Scan text with the camera and insert it into the text input field.    Scanned text can be copied or read aloud. • Barcode / QR code scanning    Supports JAN / EAN, QR codes, book codes, Code39, Code128,    DataMatrix, PDF417, and some GS1-related codes.    Scanned content can be displayed and copied as text.    ※ Some codes may not be read correctly depending on the device,     print quality, and capture conditions. • Background playback and Apple Watch support    Music can continue playing while using other apps or when the screen is locked.    Playback, pause, next/previous track, and repeat controls are available from iPhone, Lock Screen, and Apple Watch. • Wired earphones recommended, with Bluetooth support    Wired earphones are recommended for the best spatial audio experience.    Bluetooth earphones are also supported. • Freely place photos, videos, and music files in AR / virtual space • Selfie AR support and camera switching • Simple UI with operation guides • Video recording and screenshot features • Earn points by watching ads    Basic features can be used for free.    An in-app purchase is available to remove ads. ―― Notes ―― ※ This app does not support web streaming playback.  Please prepare music, video, and image files stored on your device. ※ The code scanning feature is a general-purpose aid for reading barcodes and QR codes.  Some codes may not be read correctly depending on the device, print quality, and capture conditions. ―― Requirements ―― This app supports devices with an A14 Bionic chip or later, or an M-series chip. Examples: iPhone 12 or later, iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPad Air (4th generation) or later, iPad (10th generation) or later, iPad mini (6th generation) or later, iPad Pro with M1 chip or later. The app may not work properly on unsupported devices.

Screenshots

4Dscan4 screens
ARSound3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 4Dscan at none against ARSound3D's 1. 4Dscan also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.2). ARSound3D's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price 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. ARSound3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 4Dscan asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

4Dscan ships an update every 2 months, ARSound3D every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
4Dscan versus ARSound3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter4DscanARSound3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWorth Keeping ApSKengo Matsumoto

In-app purchases

None

4Dscan

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ARSound3D

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is 4Dscan free?
4Dscan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ARSound3D free?
ARSound3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 4Dscan or ARSound3D have ads?
ARSound3D shows ads; 4Dscan does not.
Which is updated more often, 4Dscan or ARSound3D?
4Dscan ships an update every 2 months, and ARSound3D every 3 weeks. Most recently, 4Dscan was updated on September 19, 2026 and ARSound3D on September 17, 2026.

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