Cyclops AR
AR for VFX, Film & Archits
Free · In-App Purchases
Cyclops is an advanced AR visualization tool for film/TV and architecture, relied on by industry professionals to easily visualize ideas in the real world. See digital creatures, set extensions or designs in context with actual sets, actors and locations. Scout building sites and design proposals aligned to real geography. Whether the content you are creating will be virtual or real, you can use Cyclops anywhere to provide a new perspective on the world. Use Cyclops anywhere to put your virtual ideas into real-world context.
For VFX Crew
Visualize CG characters, creatures and set extensions on set or on location, with simulcam-like capabilities in real time. Integrate VFX elements with powerful compositing tools. Preview, share and discuss how VFX elements will integrate into shots while scouting and shooting.
For Directors, Cinematographers, & Camera Operators
Block shots and create photoboards in AR or in Google Maps. “Find” shots by framing up virtual and real storytelling elements. Scout camera coverage, lenses and real locations to help prepare shot lists and shooting plans. Use as a digital viewfinder to properly review VFX shots with proper camera lens matching.
For Designers & Architects
Visualize architecture projects in AR to see and share how designs fit the real world. Visualize designs in Google Maps to explore and present a proposed build within the actual geography. Create scenarios for lighting or drop in posed humans to capture video with scale reference.
Features & Tools:
Import your own FBX/OBJ models or export assets and levels from Unreal
Real-time animation, lighting and FX adjustment tools
Search-and-explore via Google Maps, with correct sun path information
Professional cinema camera & lens matching
Scene organization tools, including outliner, layers and bookmarks
Asset tools to move, rotate, & scale objects in the scene
Take photos and record videos with metadata/camera data
Export recorded cameras into Unreal
Game controller support
Range finder and measuring tape tool
Robust animation playback controls – scrub, adjust playback speed, set in/out points, & more
Built-in Photo and Video Gallery with custom info, metadata and sharing
Seamless import/export with Unreal Engine
Secure content delivery system
AI People compositing
Chromakey
Scene Lidar for holdout geometry
Built-in GPS alignment
Point Cloud Anchor tools to correctly save and load CG models in real-world locations
Scene-saving tools
Create your own complex assets in Unreal with different color, texture, or material options
Multiple operation modes, including Asset Mode, Shot Mode, VCAM Mode and Maps Mode
Secure platform. All content is stored on your device with no rendering in the cloud.
Hundreds of user-driven tools and features
Additional Info:
Cyclops is a subscription-based app. Multiple subscription levels and time frames are offered to fit user and project needs.
Maps - access to Maps Mode only
Assets - access to Maps and Asset modes
Pro - access to all modes.
You can enjoy a 1-week free trial.
iOS or iPadOS 16 or newer is required.
For the best experience with Cyclops, a 2021 or newer iPad Pro is recommended.
Please see our website for more info, tutorials & support.
http://cyclops.thethirdfloorinc.com
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Cyclops App 5.2.28 - Sep 15th, 2025
- FIX: Improved Object Target selection when multiple targets are present
- FIX: Adjusted tracking time out for Object Targets
- FIX: scan cube size preference
- FIX: Object Scanning wouldn’t work properly if the CG world had been rotated.
Cyclops App 5.2.27 - Sep 6th, 2025
- NEW: Panorama asset
-- Load LatLong panorama images and add them to your scene.
-- Supports EXR, HDR, PNG, JPG
-- Adjust exposure, brightness, color, height, and more
- NEW Object Anchors
-- Detect Object Targets
-- Add/Load Object Anchors, multiple anchors per-target
-- Rename, delete Object Anchors
-- Autoload preference
- NEW: Object Target Capture
-- Capture and save Object Targets (used to create Object Anchors)
-- Customizable object target size/area
-- Load, unload, save, rename, and delete Object Targets
- NEW: A collection of 8 TechnoCranes is now available as a sample asset, downloadable for free.
-- SuperTechnoPlus 30+, 50+, 75+
-- TechnoDolly 10, 15, 25
-- TechnoCrane 10+, 22+
- UPDATED: improved how we do AR plane & ground detection
-- Improved accuracy when placing assets on the ground
- UPDATED: Static Mesh Smart Asset class. Old Static Mesh Smart Assets may crash Cyclops
- UPDATE: Bluescreen asset is now included by default
- FIX: a bug in the screen color picker
- FIX: The Orbit tool wasn’t orbiting properly
- FIX: a bug with getting GPS info
- FIX: The Goto Current Location button in Maps was not working properly.
- FIX: objects getting selected after taking a photo
Cyclops App 5.2.26 - Aug 26th, 2025
- FIX: fixed the promo code redemption button
Cyclops App 5.2.25 - Aug 12th, 2025
- FIX: fixed issue where import would only allow one asset to be load at a time
Cyclops App 5.2.24 - June 20th, 2025
- NEW Zoom Tool, in the Common tools
- NEW Focus Tool, in the Common tools
- NEW Exposure Tool, in the Common tools
- NEW White Balance Tool, in the Common tools
- UPDATED the Opacity and Fog Tools’ UI to the new design with better usability & performance.
- UPDATED: Taking a Photo no longer briefly pauses the app. Now, photos & metadata are handled asynchronously and in the background.
- UPDATED: Improvements to FBX importing
-- Handles large files better
-- Doesn’t tie up the UI when checking files on App launch
-- Gives warnings about loading very big assets that can crash Cyclops
- UPDATED: refactored main UI when dealing with hiding and showing UI components when taking Photos or using the Hide UI button.
-- Provides a small performance improvement
- UPDATED: new options for Hide UI. Long-press the button to get the new options
- UPDATED: Debug and Device Status UI display. Should see better performance when those are not in use.
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Information
- Provider
- The Third Floor, Inc.
- Size
- 511.8 MB
- Category
- Photo & Video
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
• iPhone 6S
• iPhone 6S Plus
• iPhone SE (1st generation)
• iPhone 7
• iPhone 7 Plus
• iPhone 8
• iPhone 8 Plus
• iPhone X
• iPhone XS
• iPhone XS Max
• iPhone XR
• iPhone 11
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• iPhone SE (2nd generation)
• iPhone 12 mini
• iPhone 12
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• iPhone 13 Pro
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• iPhone 13 mini
• iPhone 13
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• iPhone 14
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• iPhone 15
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• iPhone 15 Pro
• iPhone 15 Pro Max
• iPhone 16
• iPhone 16 Plus
• iPhone 16 Pro
• iPhone 16 Pro Max
• iPhone 16e
• iPhone 17 Pro
• iPhone 17 Pro Max
• iPhone 17
• iPhone Air - iPad
Requires iPadOS 14.0 or later.
• iPad Pro (12.9‑inch)
• iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular
• iPad Pro (9.7‑inch)
• iPad Pro (9.7‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular
• iPad (5th generation)
• iPad (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular
• iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (2nd generation)
• iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (2nd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular
• iPad Pro (10.5‑inch)
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• iPad (6th generation)
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• iPad Pro (11‑inch)
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• iPad mini (5th generation)
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• iPad Air (3rd generation)
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• iPad mini (6th generation)
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• iPad mini (A17 Pro)
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• iPad (A16)
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• iPad Pro 11-inch (M5)
• iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular
• iPad Pro 13-inch (M5)
• iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular - iPod touch
Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
• iPod touch (7th generation)
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Assets 6 Months $79.99
- Assets Yearly $150.00
- Assets Monthly $14.99
- Assets Weekly $4.99
- Maps Yearly $9.99
- Maps 6 Months $5.99
- Maps Monthly $1.99
- Pro Weekly $9.99
- Pro 6 Months $124.99
- Pro Yearly $249.99
- Copyright
- © 2019 The Third Floor Inc
