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Gravity Sketch vs Xreal Air

Gravity Sketch logo

Gravity Sketch

AR VR

VR 3D design tool

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Xreal Air logo

Xreal Air

AR VR

Wearable AR display glasses for everyday use

From
$199/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Gravity Sketch has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Gravity Sketch free plan limited to 150MB cloud storage and 3 simultaneous users per room; Xreal Air no integrated battery; requires tethered connection to external device for operation
  • They diverge on capability: Gravity Sketch covers VR design, Xreal Air covers Micro-OLED displays.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Gravity Sketch and Xreal Air actually diverge.

Attributes where Gravity Sketch and Xreal Air differ
AttributeGravity SketchXreal Air
Starting priceFree$199/one-time
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsVR (Meta Quest, Steam, Web)iOS, Android, Windows, macOS
Founded20142017

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

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 Gravity Sketch

  • VR design
  • Desktop app
  • Surface modeling
  • Collaboration
  • Import/export
  • Presentation mode
  • Rhino
  • Alias

Only in Xreal Air

  • Micro-OLED displays
  • Spatial display
  • Lightweight design
  • 6DoF tracking
  • Nebula app
  • Gaming consoles
  • Smartphones
  • Ar support

What people use each for

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

Gravity Sketch

  • Spatial 3D design and conceptualisation in VRnot Xreal Air
  • Collaborative product design sessionsnot Xreal Air
  • Conceptual model generationnot Xreal Air
  • Engineering and design team collaboration in immersive environmentnot Xreal Air

Xreal Air

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

Where each one falls short

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

Gravity Sketch

  • Free plan limited to 150MB cloud storage and 3 simultaneous users per room
  • File format support limited to OBJ and STL on free plan; other formats require paid plan
  • Evaluation tools (surface contours, viewpoints, section tool) not available on free tier
  • VR access requires Meta Quest, Steam, or web app; limited to specific platforms
  • Data localisation only available on Enterprise plan

Xreal Air

  • No integrated battery; requires tethered connection to external device for operation
  • Narrow 46-degree field of view on existing Air models limits immersive experience compared to Vision Pro's wider viewing area
  • Not a standalone device; cannot run applications independently without source device
  • Limited hand tracking capabilities compared to Apple Vision Pro which has integrated eye and hand tracking

Pricing, plan by plan

Gravity Sketch

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Core creation tools: sketching, surfacing, geometry
    • 150MB cloud storage
    • Up to 3 collaborators per room
  • Plus$undefined/mo
    • Full access to creation and evaluation tools
    • Unlimited imports/exports of all formats
    • 3GB cloud storage
  • Team$null/mo
    • 10GB cloud storage per user
    • 10+ people simultaneously in rooms
    • Organization space and user management
  • Enterprise$null/mo
    • All Team features
    • Data localization, backup, security logs
    • Dedicated account manager

Xreal Air

$199/one-time

No published plan breakdown. See the Xreal Air review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Gravity Sketch if

  • You need vr design.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on VR (Meta Quest, Steam, Web).
  • You also want desktop app.
Gravity Sketch review

Choose Xreal Air if

  • You need micro-oled displays.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
  • You also want spatial display.
Xreal Air review

Questions people ask

Is Gravity Sketch or Xreal Air better?
Neither clearly leads. Gravity Sketch starts at Free and Xreal Air at $199/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Gravity Sketch or Xreal Air?
Gravity Sketch has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Gravity Sketch and $199/one-time for Xreal Air.
Does Gravity Sketch or Xreal Air run on more platforms?
Gravity Sketch runs on VR (Meta Quest, Steam, Web). Xreal Air runs on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
Can I use Gravity Sketch for free?
Yes. Gravity Sketch has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Xreal Air starts at $199/one-time.
What is Gravity Sketch best used for?
Gravity Sketch is most often used for spatial 3d design and conceptualisation in vr, collaborative product design sessions, conceptual model generation, engineering and design team collaboration in immersive environment. Of those, spatial 3d design and conceptualisation in vr and collaborative product design sessions are not what Xreal Air is typically brought in for.
What can Gravity Sketch do that Xreal Air cannot?
Gravity Sketch covers VR design, Desktop app, Surface modeling, Collaboration. Xreal Air covers Micro-OLED displays, Spatial display, Lightweight design, 6DoF tracking.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Gravity Sketch: Is there a free version of Gravity Sketch?

Yes. The Free tier includes core creation tools, sketching, surfacing, geometry, and up to 3 collaborators with 150MB cloud storage. No credit card required.

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Xreal Air: Does Xreal Air require a power source or battery?

No. Xreal Air glasses do not have their own battery and require a tethered connection to a source device like a smartphone, laptop, or gaming console to function, making them dependent on the host device's power.

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Gravity Sketch: What is the difference between Gravity Sketch free and paid tiers?

The Free tier has 150MB storage and 3 collaborators. The Plus tier has 3GB storage, 5 collaborators, and unlimited imports/exports. Team and Enterprise tiers offer 10GB+ storage per user and advanced security features.

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Xreal Air: What devices can Xreal Air connect to?

Xreal Air glasses connect to smartphones, tablets, PCs, and gaming devices that support video output or wireless casting. On Mac systems, Nebula integrates as a display extension enabling multi-screen workflows.

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Gravity Sketch: What file formats does Gravity Sketch support?

Free tier exports only OBJ and USDZ formats. Plus, Team, and Enterprise tiers support unlimited imports and exports across all supported file types.

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Xreal Air: What is the field of view on Xreal Air?

The Xreal Air 2 Pro has a 46-degree field of view at 1920x1080 per-eye resolution, while the newer Xreal Aura offers a 70-degree diagonal field of view with 1,920 x 1,200 resolution per eye at up to 120Hz.

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Xreal Air: What is the starting price for Xreal AR glasses?

Xreal AR glasses start at $199 USD for entry-level models, with the Xreal Aura flagship device launching in fall 2026 at a maximum retail price of $1,500 before taxes.

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