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Feature-led ask · Prompt 6 of 8 · July 2026A real buyer question from the July 2026 snapshot, asked 3× to each of the three models. 9 answers recorded.
“I want to capture spaces with my phone and publish interactive tours. What do you recommend?”
ChatGPT answered 3× this snapshot Nice, that’s very doable now with just a phone. First, the capture side: If you have an iPhone with LiDAR (Pro models), apps like Polycam, Scaniverse, or Luma AI are top-tier. They let you walk around and generate either 3D meshes or “Gaussian splat” scenes that look very realistic. On non‑LiDAR phones (including most Androids), Luma AI and Polycam (photo mode) still work well using photogrammetry—just take a lot of…
Named across its answers: 1. Matterport2. Polycam3. Luma AI4. Kuula5. CloudPano
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Claude answered 3× this snapshot Here are some good options for capturing spaces and creating interactive tours: Capture Equipment 360° cameras: Ricoh Theta, Insta360, GoPro Max Your phone: Works for some platforms with regular photos/video Popular Platforms For Professionals Matterport - Industry standard, very polished results Cupix - Good for construction/real estate iGuide - Includes floor plans More Accessible Options Google Street View app -…
Named across its answers: 1. Matterport2. Google Street View3. Kuula4. Cupix5. Momento360
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Gemini answered 3× this snapshot Capturing interactive tours with a smartphone has become incredibly easy, but the "best" recommendation depends on whether you want a 3D Dollhouse effect (like Matterport) or a 360-degree photo tour (like a virtual open house). Here are the top recommendations categorized by your goals: The Industry Standard: Matterport Matterport is the leader in "3D Digital Twins." If you have a newer iPhone (12 Pro or later) or…
Named across its answers: 1. Matterport2. Polycam3. Kuula4. Luma AI5. Metaroom
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Matterport dominates completely, appearing in all 9 answers and leading 8 of them at an average position of 1.3, making it the default answer when AI models field this phone-capture question. Kuula shows up just as consistently but never leads, sitting at position 3.8, which means visibility without authority.
AI-generated read of the July 2026 measurements.