AR TextFX vs Leo AR Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AR TextFX
Create dynamic 3D text messages and place them in your real-world environment using augmented reality. Apply cool visual effects like fire or ice, and animate your text before sharing with friends.
- Augmented Reality text placement
- 3D text effects (fire, ice, hearts)
- Text animation
- Precision text control
- Multiple fonts and colors
- Shareable AR creations
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Express yourself in a NEW way using augmented reality text! Just type what you want and place 3D words in your living room, at the beach, or if you're travelling to a new country let everyone know with big bold letters! Light the words on fire or freeze your text, then share it to your friends! - Augmented Reality - Cool Effects like fire, hearts, ice, and more! - Text Animation - Precision control of the text - Various Fonts and Colors - Premium Quality App - It's LIT Let us know what you think on Instagram or Facebook @mintahgames NOTE: This App is for AR-Kit compatible devices only! For the best experience use an iPhone 8 or your shiny new iPhone X
Leo AR Camera
Easily create stunning augmented reality videos by pointing your camera and tapping. This app offers a family-friendly platform for unleashing creativity with engaging AR experiences and high-quality graphics. Share your creations securely with a free collection of AR objects and effects.
- Simple AR video creation
- Family-friendly fun
- High-quality graphics
- Secure sharing options
- Free AR objects & effects
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Transform your world with ease using Leo AR! Just point, tap and create amazing augmented reality videos in seconds! Perfect for family fun, Leo AR lets you and your kids unleash creativity with safe, engaging AR experiences. ◉ Simple AR video creation ◉ Family-friendly fun ◉ High-quality graphics ◉ Secure sharing options ◉ Free AR objects & effects Leo AR is designed for simplicity! Choose from a wide range of easy-to-use AR tools to create videos that amaze. Enjoy crystal-clear graphics as you bring 3D objects to life in your own space. Share your AR creations with confidence, knowing your data is secure with Leo AR. Dive into augmented reality with no hidden fees, start creating with our free collection of amazing AR objects and effects. Bring your imagination to life with Leo AR, the #1 augmented reality app! ----------------------- Terms and Privacy Links https://leoapp.com/terms/ https://leoapp.com/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: AR TextFX at none against Leo AR Camera's shown. AR TextFX also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). Leo AR Camera's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (2.9K vs 167). On price, rating, 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. AR TextFX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Leo AR Camera sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for AR TextFX against 4.5 for Leo AR Camera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Leo AR Camera has 2.9K ratings behind it against 167, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of AR TextFX's written reviews are positive against 41% of Leo AR Camera's.
AR TextFX ships an update every 3 months, Leo AR Camera every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AR TextFX | Leo AR Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (167 ratings) | 4.5 (2.9K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 32.0% of reviews | 41.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 167 | 2.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 180 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mintah Games | Augmented Reality App & Augmented Reality Games & Apps & Camera LLC |
Customer experience
AR TextFX
Leo AR Camera
Bugs and requests
AR TextFX
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Leo AR Camera
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unable to save recorded videos
- AR objects not aligning properly with surfaces
- App crashes when trying to add certain AR objects
Requested features
4 requests- Add more diverse AR objects (e.g. characters, vehicles)
- Implement a one-time purchase option instead of subscription
- Improve camera integration and video recording capabilities
- Add landscape mode support for iPad
In-app purchases
AR TextFX
- Remove Popup Ads$0.99
Leo AR Camera
- Leo+ Weekly Unlimited Access7 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Leo+ Monthly Premium Access7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Leo+ Monthly Unlimited Access7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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- Leo+ Yearly Unlimited Access7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Unlimited Access Lifetime$99.99
