Comparison

Thyng vs CandyRockStar

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Thyng

Create and share immersive Augmented Reality scenes with others. Build custom AR experiences by adding 3D objects, photos, and videos to the real world. Explore AR in your environment or on specific targets like products and logos.

Highlights
  • Create custom AR scenes
  • Add 3D objects, photos, and videos
  • Share AR experiences socially
  • Environment-based AR
  • Target-based AR
  • Interactive product experiences
Features
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Thyng brings the world around you to life by allowing you to create your own Augmented Reality scenes and share them with the world! Thyng 5.0 combines the power of Augmented Reality and Social Media by allowing you to share your Augmented Reality scenes – and when you do, anyone who follows you will automatically see your Augmented Reality scenes appear in the world around them. You can easily build your own shared Augmented Reality experiences by adding 3D Objects, adding your own photos, and even adding your own videos. In this way, the real world becomes an amazing canvas for creating and sharing 3D Augmented Reality experiences with your friends! Thyng 5.0 is the fifth generation of the groundbreaking Thyng Augmented Reality app. With Thyng 5.0 you can experience amazing Augmented Reality in multiple ways – including Environment-based AR where objects appear in the Environment around you, and also Target-based AR where experiences can appear on specific Targets. With Thyng Environments Mode, powered by ARKit, you can create your own incredible Augmented Reality experiences in the Environment around you and share them with the world. With Thyng Targets Mode (activated by tapping the “Targets Mode” button in the upper left of the home screen), any product, logo, or sign can come to life with a specific Augmented Reality experience displayed directly on the product itself, including marketing messages, recipes, coupons, and even “Buy Now” buttons. Download the Thyng app to experience Augmented Reality like you’ve never seen it before!

About

CandyRockStar

Experience immersive MR, VR, and AR content with this application. Adjust screen size, eye modes, and IPD for a personalized viewing experience on your iPhone or iPad.

Highlights
  • Mixed Reality (MR) mode
  • Virtual Reality (VR) mode
  • Augmented Reality (AR) mode
  • Adjustable screen size
  • Single eye / Both eyes mode
  • Inter-pupil distance (IPD) correction
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iPhone 1: Start the app while tilting the iPhone 90 degrees left, then set the iPhone to the MR glass "Dangla". 2: You can check the menu by looking at Dangla. When only planetary motion is displayed or the menu does not display well in the field of view, tapping the left button of Dangla with the front facing will display the menu in the front. 3: With the body facing to the right, move the sphere cursor at the center of the screen to the right edge [System menu] of the three menus, and tap the right button (hereinafter "Select"). 4: Next, Select the [Screen size] at the left end of the menu, and a list of compatible models will appear. Select the iPhone model you are using, and then Select [Decision] to confirm the model you are using. 5: Select the scene you want to experience from the [MR] [VR] [AR] that on main menu, and enjoy the application. 6: While using the app, tap the left button of Dangla at any time to display the menu. The functions and roles of each menu are as follows. ***Menu immediately after app start or restart*** [Restart] Returns to the state(menu) immediately after the application start [front] Display the content (SolarSystem) to the Straight ahead. [System menu] Move to main menu ***Main menu*** [ScreenSize] Select the model from iPhone 6S to XS MAX ※ In order to fit the size of the iPhone screen to the size of the mirror and lens, the screen display will be relatively shrunk as the LCD screen size of the iPhone increases. [Two eyes / Single eye] Switch the single eye / both eyes mode [IPD] Correct inter-pupil distance by program [MR] Mixed reality mode, background image is displayed superimposed with live-action image through the half mirror [VR] Virtual reality mode, both solar system and background space display 3D produced images [AR] Augmented reality mode, background image is displayed superimposed with live-action image through iPhone camera [Startup setting] (a preliminary menu for developers) iPad 1: Start the app while tilting the iPad 90 degrees left. Since the iPad can not be put in a Dangla, please enjoy using single eye mode alone. (Explained in 5 :) 2: Menu is displayed on the screen of iPad. If you only see the planet or if the menu does not look well, tapping the lower left corner of the screen while facing the front will bring the menu to the front. 3: Point the your body to the right, place the sphere cursor on the [System menu] on the far right, and tap the lower right of the screen (hereinafter "Select"). 4: Next, Select the [Screen Size] at the left end of the menu to display the list of compatible models. Select (Not [Maximum XS-Max])[Minimum 6S-7-8 Full Screen] and Select [Decision]. 5: Next, Select [Two eyes / Single eye], and when the screen changes, Select [Single eye]. 6: While using the app, tap the lower left of the iPad screen at any time to display the menu. The function and role of each menu are the same as the above iPhone. 【please note】 ・ Do not use this app on public roads or places with many people. ・ Please be sure to play small children always in the safe with parents. ・ Don't aim "Dangla” at the sun. ・ Don't use in the two eyes mode if you are under the age of 13 in the developmental stage of vision ・ We do not compensate for the damage caused by using this application directly or indirectly. © Unity Technologies Japan/UC Distributor https://dangla.jp/

Screenshots

Thyng4 screens
CandyRockStar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CandyRockStar at 5.0 against Thyng's 3.2. CandyRockStar also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). Thyng's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 81 months) and ratings volume (141 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Thyng sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. CandyRockStar asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CandyRockStar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thyng has 141 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thyng ships an update monthly, CandyRockStar every 81 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Thyng versus CandyRockStar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThyngCandyRockStar
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (141 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings141 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 81 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.3 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB129 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperThyng, LLCHologram Co.,Ltd.

Customer experience

Thyng

All ratings141 ratings
Positive53.2%
Neutral2.1%
Negative44.7%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive31.7%
Neutral3.7%
Negative64.6%

CandyRockStar

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Thyng

One-time10
  • Fun Foods Pack$1.99
  • Dynamic Dinosaurs Pack$2.99
  • Birds Pack$2.99
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  • Sea Creatures Pack$2.99
  • Zoo Animals Pack$2.99
  • Stadiums Pack$2.99
  • Anatomy Pack$2.99
  • Outer Space Pack$2.99
  • Dancing Skeletons Pack$2.99
  • Landmarks Pack$4.99
None

CandyRockStar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Thyng free?
Thyng is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CandyRockStar free?
CandyRockStar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Thyng or CandyRockStar?
CandyRockStar is rated higher. Thyng averages 3.2 out of 5 from 141 ratings, while CandyRockStar averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Thyng or CandyRockStar have ads?
Neither Thyng nor CandyRockStar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Thyng or CandyRockStar?
Thyng ships an update monthly, and CandyRockStar every 81 months. Most recently, Thyng was updated on October 5, 2026 and CandyRockStar on September 23, 2026.

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