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Reality Composer
What it is
Reality Composer is Apple software for prototyping and creating 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. Build a scene with objects from its built-in AR content library or import your own USDZ files, then export the result as USDZ. Guided photogrammetry capture uses LiDAR and is supported on iPhone 12 Pro or later and iPad Pro 5th generation or later. Projects can move between the iOS app and the Reality Composer app bundled with Xcode for Mac. Finished models and scenes can be shared for viewing on iPhone and iPad through AR Quick Look. The App Store listing requires iOS 17.0 or later on iPhone and iPadOS 17.0 or later on iPad. Apple lists the app for iOS, macOS, and Windows, and offers it free. Its separate Reality Composer Pro 3 Mac tool is for preparing 3D content for visionOS and iOS apps, with live preview on Apple Vision Pro.
For and against
For
- Visual editor for placing and rotating objects
- Import USDZ files or use built-in AR content
- Export scenes as USDZ files
- Free to use
Against
- iPhone and iPad App Store versions require OS 17 or later
- LiDAR capture requires specified newer iPhone or iPad Pro models
The verdict
Reality Composer offers visual scene building, USDZ import and export, and sharing through AR Quick Look. Check its App Store OS requirements and device requirements for LiDAR capture before choosing it.
Who it suits
It suits people building AR scenes who want a visual editor and do not have prior 3D experience. It may also suit users with supported LiDAR devices who want guided photogrammetry capture.
Plans and prices
Reality Composer
iPhone and iPad · Requires iOS 17.0 or later or iPadOS 17.0 or later
Read 2 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
On the record
- AR Quick Look
- Models and scenes made with Reality Composer can be shared and viewed on iPhone and iPad using AR Quick Look.developer.apple.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Asset import
- Users can import their own USDZ files or use objects from Reality Composer’s built-in AR content library.apps.apple.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Compatibility
- The App Store listing requires iOS 17.0 or later on iPhone and iPadOS 17.0 or later on iPad.apps.apple.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Export
- Users can export scenes directly as USDZ files.apps.apple.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Object Capture
- The app supports guided photogrammetry capture using LiDAR on iPhone 12 Pro or later and iPad Pro 5th generation or later.apps.apple.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Apple indicates that the app may collect usage data for product interaction analytics that is not linked to the user.apps.apple.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Reality Composer lets users prototype and produce augmented reality experiences without prior 3D experience.apps.apple.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- 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.developer.apple.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Scene building
- Users can drag and drop virtual objects to place and rotate them in AR or on a canvas.apps.apple.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Support
- Apple directs users to Developer Forums to ask questions and discuss with Apple engineers and the developer community.developer.apple.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Xcode integration
- Projects can be transferred between the iOS app and the Reality Composer app bundled with Xcode for Mac.apps.apple.com · read 2 Oct 2026
