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Apple Vision Pro vs ShapesXR

Apple Vision Pro logo

Apple Vision Pro

AR/VR & Metaverse

Revolutionary spatial computing device

From
$3499/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ShapesXR logo

ShapesXR

AR/VR & Metaverse

Collaborative XR prototyping platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only ShapesXR has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Apple Vision Pro vision correction requires a valid prescription and not all prescriptions are supported; ShapesXR the free Starter plan allows only 1 editable Space, 10 Frames per Space and 1 Viewpoint
  • They diverge on capability: Apple Vision Pro covers Spatial computing, ShapesXR covers XR prototyping.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Apple Vision Pro and ShapesXR actually diverge.

Attributes where Apple Vision Pro and ShapesXR differ
AttributeApple Vision ProShapesXR
Starting price$3499/one-timeFree
Pricing modelone-timefreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsVisionos, Ar, VrVr, Ar, Quest, Web
Founded20232019

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (AR/VR & Metaverse).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Apple Vision Pro

  • Spatial computing
  • Eye tracking
  • Hand tracking
  • Micro-OLED displays
  • visionOS apps
  • Mac integration
  • Apple ecosystem
  • Visionos support

Only in ShapesXR

  • XR prototyping
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Interactions
  • Asset library
  • Figma
  • Sketch
  • Adobe XD
  • Quest support

Both cover

  • Ar support
  • Vr support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Apple Vision Pro

  • VR Gamingnot ShapesXR
  • AR Marketingnot ShapesXR
  • Virtual Trainingnot ShapesXR
  • 3D Visualizationnot ShapesXR
  • Immersive Experiencesnot ShapesXR

ShapesXR

  • Designing and prototyping spatial and XR interfaces in a headsetnot Apple Vision Pro
  • Reviewing 3D product designs in context with a distributed teamnot Apple Vision Pro
  • Bringing Figma designs into VR for spatial layoutnot Apple Vision Pro

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Apple Vision Pro

  • Vision correction requires a valid prescription and not all prescriptions are supported
  • Live Captions are not available in all languages, countries, or regions

ShapesXR

  • The free Starter plan allows only 1 editable Space, 10 Frames per Space and 1 Viewpoint
  • The free Starter plan caps imports at 20MB and the canvas at 100 square metres
  • The Figma plugin, playable Figma prototypes and 200MB imports require a paid plan
  • Roles, permissions, presentation tools and a shared team asset library require the Business plan
  • Single sign on, multi-factor authentication and premium support are Enterprise only
  • No prices are published for the Professional, Business or Enterprise plans; each is Get a quote
  • The Business trial is 14 days

Pricing, plan by plan

Apple Vision Pro

$3499/one-time
  • Vision Pro$3499/one-time
    • Spatial computing
    • Eye & hand tracking
    • visionOS

ShapesXR

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 3 projects
    • Collaboration
    • Basic export

Which should you pick?

Choose Apple Vision Pro if

  • You need spatial computing.
  • You work on Visionos, Ar, Vr.
  • You also want eye tracking.
Apple Vision Pro review

Choose ShapesXR if

  • You need xr prototyping.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Vr, Ar, Quest, Web.
  • You also want real-time collaboration.
ShapesXR review

Questions people ask

Is Apple Vision Pro or ShapesXR better?
Neither clearly leads. Apple Vision Pro starts at $3499/one-time and ShapesXR at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Apple Vision Pro or ShapesXR?
ShapesXR has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $3499/one-time for Apple Vision Pro and Free for ShapesXR.
Does Apple Vision Pro or ShapesXR run on more platforms?
Apple Vision Pro runs on Visionos, Ar, Vr. ShapesXR runs on Vr, Ar, Quest, Web.
Can I use ShapesXR for free?
Yes. ShapesXR has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Apple Vision Pro starts at $3499/one-time.
What is Apple Vision Pro best used for?
Apple Vision Pro is most often used for vr gaming, ar marketing, virtual training, 3d visualization. Of those, vr gaming and ar marketing are not what ShapesXR is typically brought in for.
What can Apple Vision Pro do that ShapesXR cannot?
Apple Vision Pro covers Spatial computing, Eye tracking, Hand tracking, Micro-OLED displays. ShapesXR covers XR prototyping, Real-time collaboration, Interactions, Asset library. Both handle Ar support, Vr support.
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