Comparison

Thyng vs Dream Syndicate AR

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

Dream Syndicate AR

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We are Dream Syndicate. We create immersive, enriching experiences for all manner of clients, spanning across multiple industries in the US and abroad. Dream Syndicate AR is an evolving playground for Augmented, Virtual, and Mixed Reality experiences - a showcase of the work designed and developed by our talented team. Check it out to experience a pack of augmented trading cards, a visualization of the future of healthcare, and even take a car out of the showroom and into your living room - all through the power of AR. If you like what you see, and you’d like to see more, take a moment to drop us a line - and check back often for the latest and greatest experience updates. XO, DS

Screenshots

Thyng4 screens
Dream Syndicate AR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dream Syndicate AR at none against Thyng's 10. Thyng's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (11.3 vs 14.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Dream Syndicate AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thyng ships an update monthly, Dream Syndicate AR every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Thyng versus Dream Syndicate AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThyngDream Syndicate AR
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (141 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews31.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings141 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.3 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB261 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperThyng, LLCDream Syndicate Inc.

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

Dream Syndicate AR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Thyng free?
Thyng is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dream Syndicate AR free?
Dream Syndicate AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Thyng or Dream Syndicate AR have ads?
Neither Thyng nor Dream Syndicate AR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Thyng or Dream Syndicate AR?
Thyng ships an update monthly, and Dream Syndicate AR every 5 months. Most recently, Thyng was updated on October 22, 2026 and Dream Syndicate AR on October 5, 2026.

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