Thyng vs DropZone 3D
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Create custom AR scenes
- Add 3D objects, photos, and videos
- Share AR experiences socially
- Environment-based AR
- Target-based AR
- Interactive product experiences
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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!
DropZone 3D
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Bring your imagination to life by placing 3D models and animated GIFs in the real world with Augmented Reality (AR). Turn 2D image into 3D with AI. Share your creations on Instagram / TikTok and more. Unleash creativity anywhere!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DropZone 3D at none against Thyng's 10. Thyng's advantage is iOS requirement (11.3 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Thyng sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. DropZone 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Thyng | DropZone 3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (141 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 31.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 141 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.3 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 186 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thyng, LLC | Vojtech Leischner |
In-app purchases
Thyng
- 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
DropZone 3D
No in-app purchases









