Comparison

Thyng vs Rock

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

Rock

Features
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ROCK.AR is the official augmented reality viewer by ROCKaBLOCK — your gateway to interactive apparel, merchandise, and storytelling. Just point your device’s camera at specially marked items to unlock dynamic AR experiences that blend history, culture, art, and motion graphics right in your world. Whether you’re exploring our AR-enhanced tees, enamel pins, murals, or promotional items, ROCK.AR brings static visuals to life in surprising and meaningful ways. No complex setup, no coding required — just scan and experience. Features: - Instantly view interactive AR content on ROCKaBLOCK products - Access exclusive partner content from museums, creators, and organizations - Works with apparel, enamel pins, posters, murals, and more - Log in as a guest or create a free account - Coming soon: video recording, saved experiences, and share tools Why ROCK.AR? ROCK.AR is more than a tech tool — it’s an extension of ROCKaBLOCK’s mission to inspire and connect through design, culture, and creativity. Our AR platform allows you to interact with your favorite designs — and those from our featured partners — like never before. Get ready to augment your style and redefine reality.

Screenshots

Thyng4 screens
Rock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rock at none against Thyng's 10. Thyng's advantage is iOS requirement (11.3 vs 13.0). 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. Rock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Thyng versus Rock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThyngRock
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (141 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews31.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings141 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.3 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB284 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThyng, LLCRockland Page

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

Rock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Thyng free?
Thyng is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rock free?
Rock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Thyng or Rock have ads?
Neither Thyng nor Rock shows ads.

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