SPM 4D Series vs MARVLS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
SPM 4D Series
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SPM 4D Series an exclusive app developed for SPM students in Malaysia. It is a place that lets them quickly learn, discover and interact with the real world of 3D. See diagram come alive with videos right on the page. This gives you an unforgettable experience. SPM 4D gives you interesting and informative topics. How to run the app: 1. Download βSPM 4D Seriesβ app via iTunes Store. 2. Choose your desired subject and topic in the app. 3. Launch the app. In the book, open the same subject and topic. Scan the image with βARβ icon in the book and wait for the 3D object to appear.
MARVLS
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Augmented Reality Models of topics in the first semester of a physics course including vectors, centroids, forces, impulse, momentum, projectiles, circular motion, torque, right-hand rule, and simple harmonic motion. You'll need a Merge Cube ( link included to download from the internet). Click on different button to navigate to different topics. Click on View in AR to view the model. Hold the Merge cube so that your camera can see it well. Move the cube around until you see the model. Click on the buttons to interact with the model. Click the back button to get back to the info screens or to the main screen.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SPM 4D Series at fortnightly against MARVLS's every 4 months. SPM 4D Series also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SPM 4D Series ships an update fortnightly, MARVLS every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SPM 4D Series | MARVLS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly β better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 348 MB | 242 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Virtuocity Systems Sdn Bhd | Michele McColgan |
In-app purchases
SPM 4D Series
No in-app purchases
MARVLS
No in-app purchases









