# Spider Hand Simulator vs Playground AR

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spider Hand Simulator at none against Playground AR's 1. Spider Hand Simulator also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 66%) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). Playground AR's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Playground AR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Spider Hand Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Spider Hand Simulator against 3.9 for Playground AR. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Playground AR has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Spider Hand Simulator's written reviews are positive against 66% of Playground AR's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spider Hand Simulator | Playground AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-hand-simulator/id1205367194/reviews)** | [3.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playground-ar-physics-sandbox/id1305282341/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 65.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alina Sapolgina](https://appshunter.io/developer/1145295963) | [Marc Sureda](https://appshunter.io/developer/657241759) |

## What reviewers say

### Spider Hand Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-hand-simulator/id1205367194)

Simulate having spider-like abilities with this entertainment app. Choose costumes, select web-shooting accessories, and create webs to earn in-game currency for upgrades. Enjoy realistic effects using your device's camera, playable online or offline.

**Highlights:** Web shooting simulation, Costume selection, Web accessory customization, In-game currency for upgrades, Camera-based realistic effects, Offline play support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Playground AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playground-ar-physics-sandbox/id1305282341)

Transform your space into an augmented reality physics sandbox. Build intricate structures, design functional machines, and unleash epic destruction with realistic physics. Play with friends in real-time and capture your creations.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality physics sandbox, Infinite construction with diverse blocks, Design functional machines with joints and wheels, Realistic physics simulations, Control RC vehicles, Multiplayer and social sharing, In-game screenshot tool

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Blocks | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing AR experience
- 🎮 Fun sandbox gameplay
- 🔥 Great physics engine
- 💫 Impressive AR detection
- 👍 Intuitive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Difficulty in surface detection
- 🤖 Limited NPC/character options
- 🔒 Locked content behind ads
- 🔀 Multiplayer functionality not working

**Reported bugs**

- Devices unable to detect surfaces properly
- Saved creations not persisting across sessions
- Controls for vehicles/devices not intuitive
- Occasional freezing and crashing of the app
- Incompatibility issues with certain device models

**Requested features**

- Add human/character models to interact with
- Implement liquids and more environmental elements
- Introduce terraforming and customizable terrain
- Provide more building/creation tools and options
- Enable seamless multiplayer and sharing of creations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spider Hand Simulator free?

Spider Hand Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Playground AR free?

Playground AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Spider Hand Simulator or Playground AR?

Spider Hand Simulator is rated higher. Spider Hand Simulator averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Playground AR averages 3.9 from 16 ratings.

### Do Spider Hand Simulator or Playground AR have ads?

Neither Spider Hand Simulator nor Playground AR shows ads.

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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.*