# ARvid Augmented Reality vs Star Doodle AR

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ARvid Augmented Reality at 71% against Star Doodle AR's 33%. ARvid Augmented Reality also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ads (none vs shown). Star Doodle AR's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ARvid Augmented Reality sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Star Doodle AR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ARvid Augmented Reality holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ARvid Augmented Reality has 7.9K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of ARvid Augmented Reality's written reviews are positive against 33% of Star Doodle AR's.

ARvid Augmented Reality ships an update every 5 weeks, Star Doodle AR every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ARvid Augmented Reality | Star Doodle AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arvid-augmented-reality/id1276546297/reviews)** | [4.1 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-doodle-ar/id1377282947/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.9K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **71.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 249 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elie F. Gebran](https://appshunter.io/developer/552036126) | [Tadanori Okada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1347805143) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Star Doodle AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-doodle-ar/id1377282947)

Create magical, sparkling drawings in 3D space or on surfaces with a variety of animated effects and unique pens. Save your creations as videos or photos to share with others. Unlock additional features through in-app purchases or by watching ads.

**Highlights:** Draw in midair or on surfaces, 12 kinds of animations, 16 unique drawing pens, Save creations as video or photo, Share with friends, Unlockable features

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock buttons & Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ARvid Augmented Reality free?

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

### Is Star Doodle AR free?

Star Doodle AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ARvid Augmented Reality or Star Doodle AR?

ARvid Augmented Reality is rated higher. ARvid Augmented Reality averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.9K ratings, while Star Doodle AR averages 4.1 from 13 ratings.

### Do ARvid Augmented Reality or Star Doodle AR have ads?

Star Doodle AR shows ads; ARvid Augmented Reality does not.

### Which is updated more often, ARvid Augmented Reality or Star Doodle AR?

ARvid Augmented Reality ships an update every 5 weeks, and Star Doodle AR every 5 months. Most recently, ARvid Augmented Reality was updated on October 24, 2026 and Star Doodle AR on October 22, 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.*