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Reality Composer

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Spec score 7.3 #23 of 25 in AR Creation Software

What it is

Reality Composer is an Apple app for prototyping and producing augmented reality experiences without prior 3D experience. Its visual editor lets users place and rotate virtual objects in an AR scene or on a canvas, using objects from its built-in library or imported USDZ files. Finished scenes can be exported as USDZ. The app also supports guided LiDAR photogrammetry capture on iPhone 12 Pro or later and iPad Pro 5th generation or later. Projects can be transferred between the iOS app and the Reality Composer app bundled with Xcode for Mac, and scenes can be shared for viewing on iPhone and iPad through AR Quick Look. The listing covers iOS, macOS, and Windows; its App Store requirements are iOS 17.0 or later on iPhone and iPadOS 17.0 or later on iPad. Reality Composer is free. Apple says it may collect usage data for product interaction analytics that is not linked to the user. Reality Composer Pro 3 is a separate Mac tool for preparing 3D content for visionOS and iOS apps, with live preview on Apple Vision Pro.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Reality Composer lets users prototype and produce augmented reality experiences without prior 3D experience.Read 2 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Privacy
Apple indicates that the app may collect usage data for product interaction analytics that is not linked to the user.Read 2 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Support
Apple directs users to Developer Forums to ask questions and discuss with Apple engineers and the developer community.Read 2 Oct 2026 · developer.apple.com
AR Quick Look
Models and scenes made with Reality Composer can be shared and viewed on iPhone and iPad using AR Quick Look.Read 2 Oct 2026 · developer.apple.com
Asset import
Users can import their own USDZ files or use objects from Reality Composer’s built-in AR content library.Read 2 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Compatibility
The App Store listing requires iOS 17.0 or later on iPhone and iPadOS 17.0 or later on iPad.Read 2 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Export
Users can export scenes directly as USDZ files.Read 2 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Object Capture
The app supports guided photogrammetry capture using LiDAR on iPhone 12 Pro or later and iPad Pro 5th generation or later.Read 2 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Reality Composer Pro distinction
Apple describes Reality Composer Pro 3 as a separate Mac tool for preparing 3D content for visionOS and iOS apps, with live preview on Apple Vision Pro.Read 2 Oct 2026 · developer.apple.com
Scene building
Users can drag and drop virtual objects to place and rotate them in AR or on a canvas.Read 2 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Xcode integration
Projects can be transferred between the iOS app and the Reality Composer app bundled with Xcode for Mac.Read 2 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Plans and prices

Reality Composer Free iPhone and iPad · Requires iOS 17.0 or later or iPadOS 17.0 or later Read 2 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Visual editing with object placement and rotation
  • Imports and exports USDZ files
  • Guided LiDAR photogrammetry capture
  • Scene sharing through AR Quick Look
  • Free plan

Limits

  • App Store requires iOS 17 or iPadOS 17
  • LiDAR capture requires specified newer devices
  • Apple may collect unlinked usage analytics

Who it suits

Reality Composer suits people who want to build or prototype AR scenes using a visual editor, including those without prior 3D experience. Its LiDAR capture is for users with the specified iPhone or iPad Pro models.

Verdict

Reality Composer combines visual scene building, USDZ asset support, and sharing on Apple devices at no listed cost. Check the App Store OS requirements and the separate device requirements for LiDAR capture before choosing it.

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