# Assemblr Studio vs ARvid Augmented Reality

The clearest difference is rating: ARvid Augmented Reality at 4.6 against Assemblr Studio's 3.5. ARvid Augmented Reality also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 44%) and ratings volume (7.8K vs 238). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Assemblr Studio sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and ARvid Augmented Reality sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ARvid Augmented Reality holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ARvid Augmented Reality has 7.8K ratings behind it against 238, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Assemblr Studio's written reviews are positive against 72% of ARvid Augmented Reality's.

Assemblr Studio ships an update every 3 weeks, ARvid Augmented Reality every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Assemblr Studio | ARvid Augmented Reality |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (238 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/assemblr-studio-easy-ar-maker/id1275354939/reviews) | **[4.6 (7.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arvid-augmented-reality/id1276546297/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 238 | **7.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 44.2% of reviews | **71.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 141 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Assemblr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1425741171) | [Elie F. Gebran](https://appshunter.io/developer/552036126) |

## What reviewers say

### Assemblr Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/assemblr-studio-easy-ar-maker/id1275354939)

Create immersive augmented reality experiences without any coding. Utilize a drag-and-drop editor with thousands of 3D objects, animations, and interactive elements. Share your AR projects easily across various platforms.

**Highlights:** Drag-and-drop AR editor, Thousands of 2D & 3D objects, Add animations and interactivity, Share projects via links or markers, Embed projects in other platforms

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Plan 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Small Plan (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Medium Plan 1 Month | $24.99 | per month |
| Medium Plan (Monthly) | $24.99 | per month |
| Medium Plan 1 Month | $42.49 | per month |
| Large Plan (Monthly) | $49.00 | per month |
| Premium Plan 1 Month | $49.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan 1 Month | $71.00 | per month |
| Small Plan (Yearly) | $99.99 | per year |
| Medium Plan (Yearly) | $249.00 | per year |
| Large Plan (Yearly) | $499.00 | per year |
| AR Book Voucher | $0.99 | one-time |
| Custom Marker Voucher | $2.99 | one-time |
| Extra 1 project | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 BLR Coins | $7.19 | one-time |
| 400 BLR Coins | $11.49 | one-time |
| 1000 BLR Coins | $14.49 | one-time |
| 1500 BLR Coins | $21.49 | one-time |
| 800 BLR Coins | $22.90 | one-time |
| 2000 BLR Coins | $28.99 | one-time |
| 1200 BLR Coins | $34.49 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Unique 3D building and AR features
- 👍 Allows for creative expression
- 🎨 Extensive selection of blocks and materials
- 🤖 Interesting concept for an AR app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔌 High battery consumption
- 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive controls
- 🔒 Requires account creation to save projects
- ⏱️ Slow loading and unresponsive at times

**Reported bugs**

- Projects disappearing after saving
- Unable to create new projects or accounts
- Distortion and deformation of 3D objects
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Add more 3D objects and customization options
- Improve camera controls and navigation
- Implement a more user-friendly tutorial
- Allow offline project saving and editing
- Add support for importing custom 3D models


### ARvid Augmented Reality

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arvid-augmented-reality/id1276546297)

Create immersive augmented reality scenes by placing 3D animated objects and your own imported models into your real world. Record videos and photos of your creations to share with others, or paint and type in 3D space.

**Highlights:** Add 3D animated objects, Import custom 3D models, Paint and type in 3D, Record AR videos and photos, Share scenes on social media, Place photos in AR

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Import Pro 1 month | $9.99 | per month |
| ARvid Pro 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Import Pro 12 months | $19.99 | per year |
| ARvid Pro 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| All Packs | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great AR effects
- 👍 Fun and engaging
- 🤩 Impressive 3D models
- 🎨 Diverse content options
- 🎥 Good for creating videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🔍 Requires good lighting conditions
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Battery-intensive
- 📱 Limited functionality on older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Difficulty importing custom 3D models
- Recording issues with shaky/glitchy video
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- More free content options
- Ability to control/animate models
- Improved camera integration
- Customization options for models
- Support for user-created 3D models


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Assemblr Studio free?

Assemblr Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ARvid Augmented Reality free?

ARvid Augmented Reality is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Assemblr Studio or ARvid Augmented Reality?

ARvid Augmented Reality is rated higher. Assemblr Studio averages 3.5 out of 5 from 238 ratings, while ARvid Augmented Reality averages 4.6 from 7.8K ratings.

### Do Assemblr Studio or ARvid Augmented Reality have ads?

Neither Assemblr Studio nor ARvid Augmented Reality shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Assemblr Studio or ARvid Augmented Reality?

Assemblr Studio ships an update every 3 weeks, and ARvid Augmented Reality every 5 weeks. Most recently, Assemblr Studio was updated on September 23, 2026 and ARvid Augmented Reality on September 24, 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.*