ARBute 3D Product Configurator vs Instant 3D
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 8, 2026 for ARBute 3D Product Configurator, Oct 13, 2026 for Instant 3D.
The short answer
- Only Instant 3D lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $29/month for ARBute 3D Product Configurator and $29.99/month for Instant 3D.
- ARBute 3D Product Configurator lists 3 features Instant 3D’s listing doesn’t mention, including Augmented reality, Embedded viewer, Product configurator.
Head to head
- Malaysia
- United States
Starter
- · 10 - 3D products
- · AR, QR code
- · Theme Native Styling
- · Variants, hotspots, dimensions
Growth
- · 50 - 3D products
- · Engagement Analytics, health bar, funnel
- · Everthing in Starter
- · Tapcart Mobile support
Professional
- · 200 - 3D products
- · Everything in Growth
- · Priority Support
- · White labeling
Enterprise
- · 500+ 3D products
- · Custom Integrations
- · Dedicated Account Manager
- · Everthing in Professional
Instant3D Starter
- · GLB, FBX, OBJ, STL, USDZ, GLTF
- · Hotspot animations
- · One-time 6 credits to generate 3 3D (Ai)
- · Up to 1 3D models
- · Widget customization
Instant3D Pro
- · 20 credits/month generates 10 3D (Ai)
- · GLB, FBX, OBJ, STL, USDZ, GLTF
- · Hotspot animations
- · Priority support
- · Support GLB, FBX, OBJ, STL, USDZ, GLTF
- · Up to 50 3D models
Instant3D Business
- · 50 credits/month generates 25 3D (Ai)
- · Hotspot animations
- · Priority support
- · Support GLB, FBX, OBJ, STL, USDZ, GLTF
- · Up to 200 3D models
- · Widget customization
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureARBute turns your product photos into interactive 3D experiences with AR. No template changes — the viewer matches your theme automatically. Customers rotate, zoom, switch variants, and tap "View in Your Room." Desktop users scan a QR code for mobile AR. Built-in engagement analytics prove ROI. Auto-syncs with Shopify variants. Works on any page. Polaris-native editor.
Instant 3D adds interactive 3D product viewers to your Shopify pages. Customers rotate, zoom, and inspect products from every angle. Upload 3D models or generate them from photos with AI. The animation editor creates multi-step effects on model parts with clickable hotspots. The material editor lets you swap textures and colors without re-uploading.
- 3D Model Configurator to add variants, hotspots, dimensions
- Supports both Product and landing pages. Use App Blocks to drop the 3D model.
- Customize the text, view etc in the app embed.
- AI 3D Generation — Create models from product photos automatically
- Animation & Material Editor — Multi-step effects, hotspots, PBR materials
- AR Viewer & Analytics — Augmented reality support with engagement tracking
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  ARBute 3D Product Configurator |  Instant 3D |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 3 | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden | Not published |
| Top store countries | Malaysia, United States | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | ARBute 3D Product Configurator | Instant 3D |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | Not published |
| App Store reviews | Not published | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | ARBute 3D Product Configurator | Instant 3D |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $29/month(ahead) | $29.99/month |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 4 | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | ARBute 3D Product Configurator | Instant 3D |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #215 | #109(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jun 13, 2024 | May 8, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 9 |
| Developer | Stepping Stone Consultancy | Ertuğrul Çetrefli |
FAQ
ARBute 3D Product Configurator and Instant 3D: common questions
- Is ARBute 3D Product Configurator or Instant 3D cheaper?
- Only Instant 3D lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $29/month for ARBute 3D Product Configurator and $29.99/month for Instant 3D. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- ARBute 3D Product Configurator lists 3 the others don’t mention, such as Augmented reality, Embedded viewer, Product configurator. Instant 3D lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as AI-powered, Themes. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Nov 8, 2026 for ARBute 3D Product Configurator, Oct 13, 2026 for Instant 3D; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Nov 8, 2026 for ARBute 3D Product Configurator, Oct 13, 2026 for Instant 3D. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.