Comparison

AR Camera ◉ vs Draw something AR

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

Head to head
About

AR Camera ◉

Bring your videos to life with augmented reality effects. Add 3D objects, text, and emojis that interact realistically with your environment, including shadows and occlusion. Create magical visual content for social media or professional projects.

Highlights
  • Add 3D text, emojis, and objects
  • Realistic shadows and environmental occlusion
  • Physically based textures for virtual objects
  • Scan environment for surface detection
  • Intuitive object manipulation (move, rotate, scale)
  • Create and share augmented reality videos
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Create amazing videos with the power of augmented reality right from your phone! Add like effects like floating bokeh or falling snow, 3D Text and emojis. Create your scene, shoot a video and share with your friends and family! Wether you are a professional film maker or simply looking to add some wow to your social posts and stories, this app is for you! AR Camera scans the environment to add shadows from the virtual objects onto the real world. Virtual objects look even more real now with physically based textures Virtual objects will disappear behind the detected flat surfaces like magic! Once the app starts, perform a quick scan of the floor so the app can understand roughly what’s around, then tap on + to select and add a 3D emoji, object or text style to add onto the surfaces detected. The more you move, the more the app will understand its environment. Oh one thing though, make sure there is enough light! Select any 3D text, emojis and objects and drag up / down or left right to rotate. You can always change the position too by tapping on the move button (bottom right) Finally, you can scale objects with a simple pinch and zoom gesture. Easy! Try it today for free, it's kind of magical! Have fun!

About

Draw something AR

Easily create unique photos and videos with augmented reality effects like rain, snow, or fireworks. Personalize your look with custom masks and real-time edits. Share your creations on social media.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality photo and video creation
  • Customizable masks and effects
  • Real-time editing
  • Social media sharing
  • TrueDepth face tracking for masks
  • Weather and fireworks effects
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Use CamPainter - for easily creation unusual photos and videos using augmented reality. Make it rain or snowfall?! Launch fireworks in your room?! Make fun of your friends, or confess your love to your soulmate?! Download CamPainter and check what else your imagination is enough for! Using light lines and other effects, you will make your photos and videos unique and unrepeatable. If your device supports the TrueDepth function, you will be able to create your own personal masks. Putting on glasses, replacing pupils, adding someone's ears is a matter of a few seconds. Edit masks in real time. Create unique videos and photos and share them on social networks using our #CamPainter tag. Note: - Active usage of augmented reality may affect battery consumption and device heating. Epilepsy Warning: If you have ever had an epileptic seizure, please consult your doctor before using the app. Flashing images can cause an attack, even if this has not happened before. If you show any symptoms (for example: dizziness, vision disorder, tremor of the hands or feet, facial muscle contractions), stop using the app immediately and consult a doctor. To reduce the risk of epileptic seizures, use the app in a well-lit room, do not play in a sleepy or tired state. The application has paid digital content. Subscription gives: - User access to all effects in the application that can be used in augmented reality; - Full access to stickers to create your own unique mask in augmented reality (if the device supports TrueDepth); - Remove watermark from captured videos and photos; - Removing all ads from the application; Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your iTunes will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal, as stated above, within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. You can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/chizhov-privacy-policy/privacy-policy Terms of use: https://sites.google.com/view/chizhov-terms-of-use/terms-of-use

Screenshots

AR Camera ◉4 screens
Draw something AR4 screens

Verdict

The call

AR Camera ◉ and Draw something AR both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Draw something AR's written reviews are positive against 42% of AR Camera ◉'s. AR Camera ◉'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (973 vs 60). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Camera ◉ sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Draw something AR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for AR Camera ◉ against 4.4 for Draw something AR. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AR Camera ◉ has 973 ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of AR Camera ◉'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Draw something AR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AR Camera ◉ ships an update every 3 weeks, Draw something AR every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AR Camera ◉ versus Draw something AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAR Camera ◉Draw something AR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (973 ratings)4.4 (60 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings973 — better60
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size223 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUbicolor LtdNikita Chizhov

Customer experience

AR Camera ◉

All ratings974 ratings
Positive81.2%
Neutral5.5%
Negative13.2%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive41.5%
Neutral11.3%
Negative47.2%

Draw something AR

All ratings59 ratings
Positive81.4%
Neutral8.5%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

AR Camera ◉

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to stop video recording
  • Controls not working as expected
  • Purchased features not unlocking properly
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to import custom 3D objects
  • Scene/object/face referencing and saving/loading
  • Option to write custom text
  • Improved occlusion handling

Draw something AR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

AR Camera ◉

One-time8
  • Unlock All Smileys$1.99
  • Unlock all 3D objects$1.99
  • Unlock All moods!$1.99
Show 5 more
  • Unlock All TextStyles$1.99
  • Unlock All Textures$1.99
  • Unlock Media Objects$2.99
  • Unlock All Themes$2.99
  • Unlock Everything forever!$4.99
2 purchases

Draw something AR

Subscriptions2
  • CamPainter - AR Draw Pro3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • CamPainter - Paint in AR3 Days trial$6.991 Month

Questions

Is AR Camera ◉ free?
AR Camera ◉ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Draw something AR free?
Draw something AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AR Camera ◉ or Draw something AR?
Draw something AR is rated higher. AR Camera ◉ averages 4.3 out of 5 from 973 ratings, while Draw something AR averages 4.4 from 60 ratings.
Do AR Camera ◉ or Draw something AR have ads?
Draw something AR shows ads; AR Camera ◉ does not.
Which is updated more often, AR Camera ◉ or Draw something AR?
AR Camera ◉ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Draw something AR every 5 weeks. Most recently, AR Camera ◉ was updated on October 26, 2026 and Draw something AR on October 24, 2026.

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