AR VR · head to head
Gravity Sketch vs Snapchat AR
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Gravity Sketch free plan limited to 150MB cloud storage and 3 simultaneous users per room; Snapchat AR limited to Snapchat and Spectacles ecosystem without Camera Kit
- They diverge on capability: Gravity Sketch covers VR design, Snapchat AR covers Face tracking.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Gravity Sketch and Snapchat AR actually diverge.
| Attribute | Gravity Sketch | Snapchat AR |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | VR (Meta Quest, Steam, Web) | Web, iOS, Android, Spectacles |
| Founded | 2014 | 2011 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), 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 Snapchat AR
- Face tracking
- World tracking
- Body tracking
- Hand tracking
- Lens Studio
- AR Commerce
- Snap Camera
- 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 Snapchat AR
- Collaborative product design sessionsnot Snapchat AR
- Conceptual model generationnot Snapchat AR
- Engineering and design team collaboration in immersive environmentnot Snapchat AR
Snapchat AR
- 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
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
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
Snapchat AR
Free- FreeFree
- AR filters
- Face lenses
- World lenses
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.
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.
Questions people ask
- Is Gravity Sketch or Snapchat AR better?
- Neither clearly leads. Gravity Sketch starts at Free and Snapchat AR at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Gravity Sketch or Snapchat AR?
- Gravity Sketch starts at Free and Snapchat AR at Free.
- Does Gravity Sketch or Snapchat AR run on more platforms?
- Gravity Sketch runs on VR (Meta Quest, Steam, Web). Snapchat AR runs on Web, iOS, Android, Spectacles.
- Can I use Gravity Sketch for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- 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 Snapchat AR is typically brought in for.
- What can Gravity Sketch do that Snapchat AR cannot?
- Gravity Sketch covers VR design, Desktop app, Surface modeling, Collaboration. Snapchat AR covers Face tracking, World tracking, Body tracking, Hand 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.
SourceSnapchat 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.
SourceGravity 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.
SourceSnapchat 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.
SourceGravity 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.
SourceSnapchat 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.
SourceRelated pages
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