# AR vs Paper Bin AR

The clearest difference is rating: Paper Bin AR at 4.4 against AR's 3.2. Paper Bin AR also leads on ratings volume (790 vs 17) and review sentiment (58% vs 44%). AR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 27) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paper Bin AR sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 3 months. AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Paper Bin AR holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paper Bin AR has 790 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of AR's written reviews are positive against 58% of Paper Bin AR's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | AR | Paper Bin AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-game/id1217369024/reviews) | **[4.4 (790 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-bin-ar-paper-throw/id1286657359/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **790** |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **58.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 654 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fino Soft Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/487494069) | [SH Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/960275282) |

## What reviewers say

### AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-game/id1217369024)

Experience immersive virtual reality gaming by using your phone's camera to interact with real-world environments. This collection offers a unique augmented reality adventure.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality gameplay, Uses phone camera, Simulates real scenes, Virtual reality experience, Game collection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Paper Bin AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-bin-ar-paper-throw/id1286657359)

Experience a unique augmented reality game where you throw virtual paper into bins in your own environment. Adjust the challenge by moving the bin and compete on global leaderboards. Enjoy realistic graphics and multiple bin options.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality gameplay, Play in your own environment, Adjustable difficulty, Realistic graphics, Global leaderboards, Multiple bin choices

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

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium User 3 months | $3.49 | per 3 months |
| 1 Month Premium user 30% OFF | $5.99 | per month |
| 1 Week Premium user | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 week premium user with trial | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium User 1 Month 3d trial | $8.99 | per month |
| Premium User 1 Month | $8.99 | per month |
| Premium User 1 Year | $34.99 | per year |
| Paper refill 30% OFF | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all game modes 30% OFF | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 000 Coins 30% OFF | $1.39 | one-time |
| 30 Gems 30% OFF | $1.39 | one-time |
| Unlimited paper 30% OFF | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 80 Gems 30% OFF | $2.79 | one-time |
| Remove Ads 30% OFF | $3.49 | one-time |
| 80 Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5 000 Coins 30% OFF | $4.19 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 150 Gems 30% OFF | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins 30% OFF | $6.99 | one-time |
| 150 Gems | $6.99 | one-time |
| Premium pass 1 Month | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 💡 Augmented reality feature
- 🕰 Good time-killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🔒 Lack of AR functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch
- AR mode not working
- Basket movement issues
- Paper ball physics glitches

**Requested features**

- More gameplay modes
- Customizable backgrounds
- Improved accuracy and controls
- Unlimited paper balls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AR free?

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

### Is Paper Bin AR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AR or Paper Bin AR?

Paper Bin AR is rated higher. AR averages 3.2 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Paper Bin AR averages 4.4 from 790 ratings.

### Do AR or Paper Bin AR have ads?

Paper Bin AR shows ads; AR does not.

### Which is updated more often, AR or Paper Bin AR?

AR ships an update fortnightly, and Paper Bin AR every 3 months. Most recently, AR was updated on October 24, 2026 and Paper Bin AR on October 26, 2026.

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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.*