# ZX Globus vs AR

The clearest difference is ads: ZX Globus at none against AR's shown. ZX Globus also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 48%) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). AR's advantage is ratings volume (197 vs 12) and update cadence (every 8 months vs every 18 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for ZX Globus against 4.2 for AR. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AR has 197 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of ZX Globus's written reviews are positive against 48% of AR's.

ZX Globus ships an update every 18 months, AR every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ZX Globus | AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zx-globus/id1122804481/reviews) | [4.2 (197 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-man/id1289570639/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **197** |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 48.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 8 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 68 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fractal Graphics](https://appshunter.io/developer/626316273) | [Kobi Snir](https://appshunter.io/developer/393343394) |

## What reviewers say

### ZX Globus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zx-globus/id1122804481)

Control a sophisticated robot to save the planet Xenon from destruction by restoring the central reactor's energy. Avoid enemy robots and deactivate bombs to complete your mission. This version retains the original graphics and sound while improving gameplay.

**Highlights:** Robot control, Planet saving mission, Energy restoration, Bomb deactivation, Enemy robot avoidance, Original graphics and sound

**In-app purchases:** none


### AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-man/id1289570639)

Navigate a challenging augmented reality maze, collecting dots while evading monsters. This game requires you to move in an open physical space to interact with the virtual environment.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality maze gameplay, Collect dots, Avoid maze monsters, Requires physical movement, Tap to start

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ZX Globus free?

ZX Globus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AR free?

AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ZX Globus or AR?

ZX Globus and AR are both rated 4.2 out of 5 on the App Store, from 12 and 197 ratings respectively.

### Do ZX Globus or AR have ads?

AR shows ads; ZX Globus does not.

### Which is updated more often, ZX Globus or AR?

ZX Globus ships an update every 18 months, and AR every 8 months. Most recently, ZX Globus was updated on September 13, 2026 and AR on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*