Comparison

Thyng vs ARtoon

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

ARtoon

Create magical photos and videos by adding 3D models and special effects to your surroundings. Transform your imagination into reality with augmented reality, customizing your world with ease. You can also generate 3D floor plans of rooms.

Highlights
  • Add 3D models and special effects
  • Create AR photos and videos
  • Customize size and placement of models
  • Generate 3D room floor plans
  • Share creations with friends and family
Features
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ARtoon is an augmented reality app that lets you create, play, and explore in exciting new ways. Place interactive 3D objects into the real world, discover creative AR effects, play fun mini games, and capture unforgettable photos and videos. Whether you’re creating content or simply exploring augmented reality, ARtoon makes it easy and enjoyable. Features • Create stunning AR photos and videos • Place interactive 3D objects in your surroundings • Explore creative AR effects • Play fun AR mini games, including AR Bowling, AR Football, and AR Shadow • Resize, rotate, and position objects naturally in your environment • Capture and share your creations with friends and family • Generate 3D floor plans of rooms using RoomPlan • Regular updates with new content, effects, games, and 3D objects ARtoon is designed to grow over time with new experiences and content, giving you even more ways to create, play, and explore. Imagine it. Make it real.

Screenshots

Thyng4 screens
ARtoon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ARtoon at 5.0 against Thyng's 3.2. Thyng's advantage is ratings volume (141 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.3 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and ARtoon sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ARtoon 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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Thyng versus ARtoon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThyngARtoon
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (141 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings141 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.3 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThyng, LLCGrigor Agabalyan

Customer experience

Thyng

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

ARtoon

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
Show 7 more
  • 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
3 purchases

ARtoon

One-time3
  • Anolis garmani$0.99
  • Turtle$0.99
  • RoomPlan$0.99

Questions

Is Thyng free?
Thyng is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ARtoon free?
ARtoon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Thyng or ARtoon?
ARtoon is rated higher. Thyng averages 3.2 out of 5 from 141 ratings, while ARtoon averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Thyng or ARtoon have ads?
Neither Thyng nor ARtoon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Thyng or ARtoon?
Thyng ships an update monthly, and ARtoon monthly. Most recently, Thyng was updated on October 13, 2026 and ARtoon on October 12, 2026.

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