Comparison

PPAPen vs AR

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

Head to head
About

PPAPen

Features
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The game is very simple, different fruit fall from the sky, take the opportunity to put them back up! 遊戲非常簡單,從天空降下不同的生果,抓緊機會把它們送回上去! 游戏非常简单,从天空降下不同的生果,抓紧机会把它们送回上去!

About

AR

Create engaging augmented reality videos by placing 3D animated celestial objects into your real-world environment. Capture photos and videos of your unique scenes and share them instantly on social media.

Highlights
  • Place 3D realistic models
  • 3D animated celestial objects
  • Take photos of scenes
  • Record videos of scenes
  • Share videos and photos
  • Create augmented reality scenes
Features
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AR Vid is an Augmented Reality App. Place 3D animated astronomical objects in your real world and make video for real fun. Use AR Video app to create own augmented reality scenes. Features: - Add 3d realistic models in your environment - 3d animated celestial objects - Take Photos of your scenes - Record videos of your scenes - Share your videos and photos on your favourite social media platforms SUBSCRIPTIONS - You can subscribe for PRO features with unlimited adding 3d realistic models in your environment, unlimited snapshot, recording videos, sharing and no ads. - Subscription options are: 1 year, 1-week. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Your Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Your Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period with the same cost you have started your subscription. - Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. - To restore your upgrade to AR Vid on a new device, go to the Settings screen, tap the “Restore” option and your subscription or previous purchases will become active free of charge. For more information : https://sites.google.com/view/appsplaces-video-converter

Screenshots

PPAPen3 screens
AR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PPAPen at none against AR's 2. PPAPen also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.4). AR's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months). 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. AR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. PPAPen asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PPAPen ships an update every 12 months, AR every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
PPAPen versus AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPPAPenAR
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (11 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—11 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.4
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperjjApps Places

In-app purchases

None

PPAPen

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

AR

Subscriptions2
  • Upgrade to Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Upgrade to Pro Yearly$12.991 Year

Questions

Is PPAPen free?
PPAPen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AR free?
AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PPAPen or AR have ads?
Neither PPAPen nor AR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PPAPen or AR?
PPAPen ships an update every 12 months, and AR every 3 months. Most recently, PPAPen was updated on October 26, 2026 and AR on October 24, 2026.

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