Comparison

Dinosaur 4D+ vs dinosAR

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dinosaur 4D+

Explore the prehistoric world by bringing dinosaurs to life in augmented reality. Interact with 3D models, learn facts, and experience ancient environments. Perfect for curious minds wanting an immersive educational adventure.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality dinosaur models
  • 360-degree dinosaur viewing
  • Interactive 3D library with facts
  • Virtual 360 tours of ancient times
  • Photo and video capture with dinosaurs
  • Dinosaur size comparison
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Dinosaurs 4D+ gives you the prehistoric experience of unleashing extinct Dinosaurs which dwelt millions of years ago on Earth right before your very eyes! Pair the App with Dinosaurs4D+ flashcards and watch as the 3D Dinosaurs leap out from the flashcards in Augmented Reality. Rotate, zoom in and out the Dinosaurs to see the actual details in 360-degree view by moving your device. Snap your wildest moment with the fiercely meat-eating T. Rex or armored Ankylosaurus using your front or back camera and share the fun with your friends. Enter the immersive virtual 360 tour that will take you back to the ancient times and see the Pterosaurs flying above your head. Enrich your sense of knowledge by accessing the 3D Library and catch glimpses of the history, features, interesting facts of each dinosaurs. Aside from grasping the short descriptions, you can also spot the origins of the dinosaurs from the enormous Sauropods to the tiny Compsognathus all over the globe, compare human body size with each dinosaurs, tap to see them in action, and share the knowledge to others. --- Get in touch with our support team faster! You can post questions about the app, ask for help with an issue, or give us feedback here: info@octagonstudio.com --- Grab the flashcards on https://octagon.studio/octagon-linktree/

About

dinosAR

Bring realistic 3D dinosaurs into your environment using augmented reality. Control their movements, trigger special actions, and record videos of your prehistoric encounters. Scale them to any size and place them anywhere to create epic scenes.

Highlights
  • Realistic 3D dinosaur models
  • Augmented reality placement
  • Dinosaur control and actions
  • Video recording and sharing
  • Scalable dinosaur sizes
  • Diverse dinosaur collection
Features
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Bring dinosaurs to life in your world! Using cutting-edge AR technology, dinosAR places incredibly realistic 3D dinosaurs right in your environment. Watch them walk, breathe, and roar with stunning detail. TAKE CONTROL Direct your dinosaurs anywhere you want. Double-tap to trigger special actions like roaring, attacking, and more. Every dinosaur has unique animations and behaviors. ANY SIZE, ANYWHERE Place dinosaurs on any flat surface and scale them from tiny to life-sized. A towering T-Rex in your backyard? A mini Triceratops on your desk? You decide. INCREDIBLE DINOSAURS Explore a growing collection including T-Rex, Velociraptor, Argentinosaurus, Spinosaurus, Triceratops, Carnotaurus, Brachiosaurus, and more. Start with free dinosaurs, unlock the full roster, and remove ads with a single purchase. CREATE & SHARE Built-in video recording makes it easy to capture your dinosaur encounters. Share epic moments directly to your favorite apps. Perfect for dinosaur fans, educators, and anyone who wants to experience prehistoric creatures like never before.

Screenshots

Dinosaur 4D+4 screens
dinosAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: dinosAR at 4.4 against Dinosaur 4D+'s 3.0. dinosAR also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 24%) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Dinosaur 4D+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, monetization model 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. dinosAR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dinosaur 4D+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

dinosAR holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: dinosAR has 1.3K ratings behind it against 158, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Dinosaur 4D+'s written reviews are positive against 65% of dinosAR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dinosaur 4D+ ships an update monthly, dinosAR weekly. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Dinosaur 4D+ versus dinosAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDinosaur 4D+dinosAR
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (158 ratings)4.4 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.5% of reviews64.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1581.3K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size221 MB378 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOctagon Studio LtdRasa Vision LLC

Customer experience

Dinosaur 4D+

All ratings149 ratings
Positive45.6%
Neutral6.7%
Negative47.7%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive23.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative70.6%

dinosAR

All ratings1,240 ratings
Positive83.5%
Neutral7.2%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews168 reviews
Positive64.9%
Neutral8.9%
Negative26.2%

User reviews

Dinosaur 4D+

From 158 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎓 Educational content about dinosaurs
  • 👍 Engaging AR/VR experience for kids
  • 🎨 High-quality visual design and models
  • 💡 Innovative augmented reality concept
  • 🎯 Interactive learning through gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Serial number registration system is broken
  • 🔒 Device deauthorization process is cumbersome
  • 📱 App crashes and freezes frequently
  • ⚠️ Poor customer support responsiveness
  • 🎮 VR mode unavailable on larger devices

dinosAR

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great AR quality
  • 👍 Realistic and controllable dinosaurs
  • 🎥 Ability to create videos with dinosaurs
  • 🔊 Good sound effects

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitches with certain dinosaurs
  • 💰 Most dinosaurs require in-app purchases
  • 🤔 Limited free dinosaur options
  • 🔇 Audio issues with recorded videos

Bugs and requests

Dinosaur 4D+

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Serial number validation fails on legitimate purchases
  • App stuck loading at 18%, 30%, 66% indefinitely
  • App freezes on startup requiring force shutdown
  • Sound/audio not working despite reinstallation
  • VR mode missing from app despite manual instructions
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  • Card recognition flickering and unstable
  • App crashes when entering serial numbers
  • Device deauthorization email support unresponsive
  • App incompatible with larger iPhone models (6+ inches)
  • App breaks after updates
  • Cannot input serial number in app interface

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add more dinosaur species to the collection
  • Allow dinosaurs to appear off-card/beyond card boundaries
  • Implement multi-device support without deauthorization
  • Add language localization options
  • Improve VR mode compatibility with larger phones
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  • Add drive mode functionality
  • Remove or simplify serial number requirement
  • Improve skeleton mode visibility
  • Better lighting condition handling for card recognition

dinosAR

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Dinosaur of the day not spawning properly
  • Purchased dinosaurs not restoring across devices
  • Camera constantly refocusing

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more dinosaur species
  • Ability to change dinosaur colors/skins
  • Improved controls for moving and interacting with dinosaurs
  • Tutorials or guides for new users
  • Ability to have multiple dinosaurs on screen at once

In-app purchases

None

Dinosaur 4D+

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

dinosAR

One-time1
  • All Dinosaurs Pack$4.99

Questions

Is Dinosaur 4D+ free?
Dinosaur 4D+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is dinosAR free?
dinosAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dinosaur 4D+ or dinosAR?
dinosAR is rated higher. Dinosaur 4D+ averages 3.0 out of 5 from 158 ratings, while dinosAR averages 4.4 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Dinosaur 4D+ or dinosAR have ads?
Neither Dinosaur 4D+ nor dinosAR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dinosaur 4D+ or dinosAR?
Dinosaur 4D+ ships an update monthly, and dinosAR weekly. Most recently, Dinosaur 4D+ was updated on November 11, 2026 and dinosAR on November 11, 2026.

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