# Thyng vs CandyRockStar

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Thyng | CandyRockStar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thyng/id1000688371/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candyrockstar/id1453344361/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **141** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 31.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 81 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 90 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.3** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Thyng, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1000688370) | [Hologram Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142940135) |

## What reviewers say

### Thyng

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thyng/id1000688371)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fun Foods Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dynamic Dinosaurs Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Birds Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sea Creatures Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Zoo Animals Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Stadiums Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Anatomy Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Outer Space Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dancing Skeletons Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Landmarks Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


### CandyRockStar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candyrockstar/id1453344361)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*