Coolblue vs AR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Coolblue
Easily find and compare products, track orders, and get quick answers to your questions. Virtually place TVs in your room and find compatible accessories for your devices. Enjoy a seamless shopping experience with detailed product information and customer support.
- Virtual TV placement
- Accessory compatibility checker
- Package tracking
- Product comparison
- Product scanning in-store
- Order placement
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With the Coolblue App, you always have the best assortment for you at your fingertips and you can find what you're looking for super fast. This way, you know exactly where your order is, what the best product for you is, and where to get an answer to all your questions. With the Coolblue App, you can take care of the tasks at hand. • Place TVs in your room virtually: view TVs in their real size wherever you want, such as on a cabinet or on the wall. The app helps you make the right choice. • Suitable accessories for you: we check which accessories fit on your smartphone or tablet. You can choose screen protectors, chargers, and more from our assortment without any worries. • Easily track your package: open the app to know exactly where your order is or turn on notifications so that we can send you a message when your package is on its way. • Compare to your own iPhone: simply add your current iPhone to the comparison with a new smartphone and check the improvements in size, speed, camera, screen quality, and more. The best assortment for you Compare products, view specifications, and read all reviews. Made a choice? You can place your order right away. The right information for you Know exactly where your package is, easily register your return, and receive super-fast answers to all your questions. With the Coolblue App, you can take care of the tasks at hand. The best store experience Are you in the store? Scan products with the app and compare products yourself, view specifications, and read all reviews. Service with a smile We make the app a little better every day, but we need you for that! Do you have any questions or comments? Send an email to customerservice@coolblue.nl.
AR
Experience top watches on your wrist and find your perfect fit using augmented reality. This app allows virtual try-ons to ensure you buy what you truly like before making a purchase decision.
- Virtual watch try-on
- Augmented reality experience
- Interactive product presentation
- Improved purchase decision
- Customer brand interaction
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The era of flat-screen view e-commerce is over. Today users want to have better consumer experience, they want to be sure that they buy what they really like. Experience top watches on your wrist and find your perfect fit with Augmented Reality. Trying on watches online is easy. Simple steps to try on the watch virtually: 1. Present watches in an interactive way 2. Give an opportunity to potential customers to have a virtual try-on before making a purchase decision 3. Ensure customer interaction with the brand Download the wristband: http://ar-watches.com/marker/marker.pdf
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Coolblue at 54% against AR's 0%. Coolblue also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). AR's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Coolblue holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coolblue has 446 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Coolblue's written reviews are positive against 0% of AR's.
Coolblue ships an update every 2 weeks, AR every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Coolblue | AR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (446 ratings) — better | 1.0 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 53.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 446 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 164 MB | 203 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Coolblue | ARLOOPA Inc. |
Customer experience
Coolblue
AR
In-app purchases
Coolblue
No in-app purchases
AR
No in-app purchases
