# Hoverlay Browser vs BlippAR OpenAR

The clearest difference is rating: Hoverlay Browser at 4.4 against BlippAR OpenAR's 3.0. Hoverlay Browser also leads on ratings volume (42 vs 2) and device support. BlippAR OpenAR's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Hoverlay Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hoverlay Browser has 42 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hoverlay Browser | BlippAR OpenAR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoverlay-browser/id1207928666/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blippar-openar/id6474541353/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 410 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | — |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Hoverlay, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1163422279) | [blippar.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/410604566) |

## What reviewers say

### Hoverlay Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoverlay-browser/id1207928666)

Experience augmented reality by overlaying digital content onto your physical space. View art, e-commerce items, and holograms in real size, or place links and media at specific locations to augment events and businesses.

**Highlights:** Camera-based augmented reality, Overlay digital content in your room, Place links and media at locations, Augment events and businesses, View 3D models and holograms

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### BlippAR OpenAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blippar-openar/id6474541353)

Explore the world through augmented reality. Scan everyday objects, famous faces, landmarks, and more to unlock interactive experiences and learn new information. Discover hidden content on packaging, magazines, and posters.

**Highlights:** Scan everyday objects to learn more, Unlock AR experiences from everyday places, Discover content on packaging and magazines, Identify famous faces, landmarks, and more, Interactive augmented reality experiences

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hoverlay Browser free?

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

### Is BlippAR OpenAR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hoverlay Browser or BlippAR OpenAR?

Hoverlay Browser is rated higher. Hoverlay Browser averages 4.4 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while BlippAR OpenAR averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

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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.*