Comparison

Thyng vs PumpLights

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

PumpLights

Features
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Reshaping spatial aesthetics with light! PumpLights is an intelligent solution that integrates professional lighting control and creative entertainment, creating an immersive experience for users of smart ambient lights. We also offer DIY, music rhythm effects, and mobile or hardware microphone rhythms. It can meet all your lighting needs and bring you endless joy. Enjoy!

Screenshots

Thyng4 screens
PumpLights3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PumpLights at none against Thyng's 10. PumpLights also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). 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. PumpLights asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thyng ships an update monthly, PumpLights fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Thyng versus PumpLights: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThyngPumpLights
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (141 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews31.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings141 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.3 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB153 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThyng, LLC建强 顾

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

PumpLights

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Thyng free?
Thyng is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PumpLights free?
PumpLights is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Thyng or PumpLights have ads?
Neither Thyng nor PumpLights shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Thyng or PumpLights?
Thyng ships an update monthly, and PumpLights fortnightly. Most recently, Thyng was updated on October 22, 2026 and PumpLights on October 11, 2026.

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