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Snapchat AR vs Gravity Sketch

Snapchat AR logo

Snapchat AR

AR/VR & Metaverse

Social AR experiences and filters for everyone

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Gravity Sketch logo

Gravity Sketch

AR/VR & Metaverse

VR 3D design tool

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Snapchat AR limited to Snapchat and Spectacles ecosystem without Camera Kit; Gravity Sketch free plan limited to 150MB cloud storage and 3 simultaneous users per room
  • They diverge on capability: Snapchat AR covers Face tracking, Gravity Sketch covers VR design.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Snapchat AR and Gravity Sketch actually diverge.

Attributes where Snapchat AR and Gravity Sketch differ
AttributeSnapchat ARGravity Sketch
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, SpectaclesVR (Meta Quest, Steam, Web)
Founded20112014

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), 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 Snapchat AR

  • Face tracking
  • World tracking
  • Body tracking
  • Hand tracking
  • Lens Studio
  • AR Commerce
  • Snap Camera
  • Ar support

Only in Gravity Sketch

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

What people use each for

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

Snapchat AR

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

Gravity Sketch

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

Where each one falls short

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

Snapchat AR

  • Limited to Snapchat and Spectacles ecosystem without Camera Kit
  • Requires JavaScript or TypeScript knowledge for advanced effects
  • Monetization requires meeting minimum performance thresholds
  • Face tracking effects work best with optimal lighting

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Snapchat AR

Free
  • FreeFree
    • AR filters
    • Face lenses
    • World lenses

Gravity Sketch

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Gravity Sketch review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Snapchat AR if

  • You need face tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Spectacles.
  • You also want world tracking.
Snapchat AR review

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

Questions people ask

Is Snapchat AR or Gravity Sketch better?
Neither clearly leads. Snapchat AR starts at Free and Gravity Sketch at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Snapchat AR or Gravity Sketch?
Snapchat AR starts at Free and Gravity Sketch at Free.
Does Snapchat AR or Gravity Sketch run on more platforms?
Snapchat AR runs on Web, iOS, Android, Spectacles. Gravity Sketch runs on VR (Meta Quest, Steam, Web).
Can I use Snapchat AR for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Snapchat AR best used for?
Snapchat AR is most often used for vr gaming, ar marketing, virtual training, 3d visualization. Of those, vr gaming and ar marketing are not what Gravity Sketch is typically brought in for.
What can Snapchat AR do that Gravity Sketch cannot?
Snapchat AR covers Face tracking, World tracking, Body tracking, Hand tracking. Gravity Sketch covers VR design, Desktop app, Surface modeling, Collaboration.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Snapchat AR: Is Lens Studio free?

Yes. Lens Studio is Snap AR's free AR development platform for creating augmented reality experiences for Snapchat, Spectacles, and web applications through Camera Kit.

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Snapchat AR: Can I monetize AR experiences created with Lens Studio?

Yes. Creators can participate in the Lens Creator Rewards Program to earn payouts based on lens performance. Lens+ provides additional monetization options for premium lenses.

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Snapchat AR: What features does Lens Studio include?

Lens Studio includes AR development tools, face tracking effects, generative AI for creating assets and ML models, 3D body morphing, and integrations with Snapchat, Spectacles, and mobile/web through Camera Kit.

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