AppAR8 vs VoxSMS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AppAR8
Transform 2D images into immersive 3D augmented reality experiences. Scan designated targets to reveal stunning 3D models and instantly share your creations with friends.
- 2D to 3D image conversion
- Augmented reality visualization
- Scan target images
- Capture and share creations
- Downloadable test logo
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AppAR8 is an augmented reality platform that gives users the ability to visualize another world! Using cutting-edge technology, AppAR8 takes two dimensional images and turns them into stunning three dimensional experiences. Simply download the app, point and scan at a designated 2D target then prepare to be amazed by the rendered 3D model. Capture and share instantly with friends through messenger or via social media! Don’t have an image available to test? Download our logo and watch as a 3D model appears after scanned with AppAR8. All dimensions are built and rendered by Balti Virtual.
VoxSMS
Communicate via SMS using your dedicated business phone numbers. This app allows you to send and receive text messages directly from your mobile device, integrating seamlessly with your existing service.
- Send and receive SMS
- Use business phone numbers
- Mobile messaging
- Voxtelesys integration
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Send and receive text messages with your Voxtelesys phone numbers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: VoxSMS at 5.0 against AppAR8's 4.3. AppAR8's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (20 vs 1). 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.
VoxSMS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AppAR8 has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
AppAR8 ships an update every 2 months, VoxSMS every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on July 9, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AppAR8 | VoxSMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (20 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 180 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Balti Virtual | Textable |
Customer experience
AppAR8
VoxSMS
In-app purchases
AppAR8
No in-app purchases
VoxSMS
No in-app purchases
