Photon EDU vs SMARTY(ar cards)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Photon EDU
This educational app teaches children programming fundamentals through interactive lessons with a Photon robot. It's designed for teachers and schools, requiring a Photon robot and a Bluetooth 4.0 compatible device to operate.
- Learn programming basics
- Interactive robot lessons
- Designed for teachers and schools
- Requires Photon robot and Bluetooth 4.0
- Educational content
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Educational application for Photon. Use this application together with a Photon educational scripts to teach children the basics of programming using a Photon robot. This application is intended for Teachers and Schools. NOTE: This app requires a Photon educational script, a Photon robot and a Bluetooth 4.0 device to play.
SMARTY(ar cards)
This app uses augmented reality to bring educational content to life for children. Explore the solar system, dinosaurs, and the alphabet through interactive 3D models and audio support. It offers a fun and engaging way to learn and develop creativity.
- Augmented Reality (AR) technology
- Interactive 3D animated objects
- Explore Solar System
- Learn about Dinosaurs
- Meet Mythical Creatures
- English Alphabet learning with audio
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SMARTY is a progressive IT company that develops educational products for children using the technology of Augmented Reality (AR). AR technology enables to convert flat images into animated a three-dimensional object that can move and talk. To see this fascinating transformation miracle, you need any set of 4D SMARTY cards, mobile device, and a dedicated app that you can be download for free. Most parents question how to tell their children about everything that surrounds them in an easy and exciting way. How to satisfy children's curiosity but also develop creativity and learning habits? SMARTY offers a comprehensive solution that combines self-learning and entertainment. Let your children explore the Solar system, learn about Dinosaurs, and meet Mythical Creatures of ancient Egypt. The first introduction to English Alphabet with letter pronunciation will be a joyful learning experience. Audio support will help your children to memorize the Alphabet in a playful way.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Photon EDU at 5.0 against SMARTY(ar cards)'s 3.5. SMARTY(ar cards)'s advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Photon EDU holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 11 respectively.
Photon EDU ships an update every 2 months, SMARTY(ar cards) every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Photon EDU | SMARTY(ar cards) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 3.5 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 151 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Photon Entertainment sp. z o.o. | AZIZKHUJA URUNOV |
Customer experience
Photon EDU
SMARTY(ar cards)
In-app purchases
Photon EDU
No in-app purchases
SMARTY(ar cards)
No in-app purchases
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