# ARvid Augmented Reality vs PaintSaur

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PaintSaur at none against ARvid Augmented Reality's 5. PaintSaur also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). ARvid Augmented Reality's advantage is ratings volume (7.9K vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ARvid Augmented Reality sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. PaintSaur asks for nothing beyond the download.

PaintSaur holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ARvid Augmented Reality has 7.9K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | ARvid Augmented Reality | PaintSaur |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arvid-augmented-reality/id1276546297/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paintsaur/id6449046774/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.9K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 71.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 64 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elie F. Gebran](https://appshunter.io/developer/552036126) | [Yukihiro Shioya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565306192) |

## 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


### PaintSaur

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paintsaur/id6449046774)

Experience augmented reality with a customizable Brachiosaurus animation appearing in your real world. Save your creations directly to your device's photo app.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality experience, Customizable Brachiosaurus animation, Color selection, Screen recording function, Save to photo app

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ARvid Augmented Reality free?

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

### Is PaintSaur free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ARvid Augmented Reality or PaintSaur?

PaintSaur is rated higher. ARvid Augmented Reality averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.9K ratings, while PaintSaur averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ARvid Augmented Reality or PaintSaur have ads?

Neither ARvid Augmented Reality nor PaintSaur shows ads.

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