Tagtool vs AB_AR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tagtool
Transform your tablet into a live visual instrument for painting with light and creating spontaneous animations. Collaborate with others for performances or improvised storytelling. Explore a new dimension of digital art.
- Live visual instrument
- Paint with light
- Create spontaneous animations
- Improvised storytelling
- Multiplayer jamming
- Projector connectivity
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Tagtool transforms your iPad into a visual live instrument. Connect a projector to paint with light, draw expressive animations, or tell improvised stories. Jam with friends on a shared canvas, perform live shows, or create pop-up street art. From classrooms and workshops to galleries and live stages, Tagtool fills any space with colorful art, created together. Whether you're a VJ, artist, educator, or just curious — discover a new universe of digital art!
AB_AR
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AB_AR is an Augmented Reality experience developed for artist Angela Bulloch. The AB_AR application will be running from 1.9-1.12.2024 for the duration of the 15th Gwangju Biennale. Make sure to turn off Silent mode to experience the AR sound works To access the target images online, go to https://app.angelabulloch.com/target_stone.jpg https://app.angelabulloch.com/target_textile_beanbag.jpg https://app.angelabulloch.com/target_window.jpeg
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AB_AR at none against Tagtool's 1. AB_AR also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 8 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Tagtool's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Tagtool sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AB_AR asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tagtool ships an update every 8 months, AB_AR every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tagtool | AB_AR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 141 MB | 442 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OMA International | Angela Bulloch |
In-app purchases
Tagtool
- Tagtool Pro$19.99
AB_AR
No in-app purchases
