# Paper Bin AR vs Playground AR

The clearest difference is rating: Paper Bin AR at 4.4 against Playground AR's 3.9. Paper Bin AR also leads on ratings volume (791 vs 16). Playground AR's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paper Bin AR sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 3 months and Playground AR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Paper Bin AR holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paper Bin AR has 791 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of Paper Bin AR's written reviews are positive against 66% of Playground AR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Paper Bin AR ships an update every 3 months, Playground AR every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paper Bin AR | Playground AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (791 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-bin-ar-paper-throw/id1286657359/reviews)** | [3.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playground-ar-physics-sandbox/id1305282341/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **791** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 58.2% of reviews | **65.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 146 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SH Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/960275282) | [Marc Sureda](https://appshunter.io/developer/657241759) |

## What reviewers say

### Paper Bin AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-bin-ar-paper-throw/id1286657359)

Experience a unique augmented reality game where you throw virtual paper into bins in your own environment. Adjust the challenge by moving the bin and compete on global leaderboards. Enjoy realistic graphics and multiple bin options.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality gameplay, Play in your own environment, Adjustable difficulty, Realistic graphics, Global leaderboards, Multiple bin choices

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

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium User 3 months | $3.49 | per 3 months |
| 1 Month Premium user 30% OFF | $5.99 | per month |
| 1 Week Premium user | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 week premium user with trial | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium User 1 Month 3d trial | $8.99 | per month |
| Premium User 1 Month | $8.99 | per month |
| Premium User 1 Year | $34.99 | per year |
| Paper refill 30% OFF | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all game modes 30% OFF | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 000 Coins 30% OFF | $1.39 | one-time |
| 30 Gems 30% OFF | $1.39 | one-time |
| Unlimited paper 30% OFF | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 80 Gems 30% OFF | $2.79 | one-time |
| Remove Ads 30% OFF | $3.49 | one-time |
| 80 Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5 000 Coins 30% OFF | $4.19 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 150 Gems 30% OFF | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins 30% OFF | $6.99 | one-time |
| 150 Gems | $6.99 | one-time |
| Premium pass 1 Month | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 💡 Augmented reality feature
- 🕰 Good time-killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🔒 Lack of AR functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch
- AR mode not working
- Basket movement issues
- Paper ball physics glitches

**Requested features**

- More gameplay modes
- Customizable backgrounds
- Improved accuracy and controls
- Unlimited paper balls


### Playground AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playground-ar-physics-sandbox/id1305282341)

Transform your space into an augmented reality physics sandbox. Build intricate structures, design functional machines, and unleash epic destruction with realistic physics. Play with friends in real-time and capture your creations.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality physics sandbox, Infinite construction with diverse blocks, Design functional machines with joints and wheels, Realistic physics simulations, Control RC vehicles, Multiplayer and social sharing, In-game screenshot tool

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Blocks | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing AR experience
- 🎮 Fun sandbox gameplay
- 🔥 Great physics engine
- 💫 Impressive AR detection
- 👍 Intuitive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Difficulty in surface detection
- 🤖 Limited NPC/character options
- 🔒 Locked content behind ads
- 🔀 Multiplayer functionality not working

**Reported bugs**

- Devices unable to detect surfaces properly
- Saved creations not persisting across sessions
- Controls for vehicles/devices not intuitive
- Occasional freezing and crashing of the app
- Incompatibility issues with certain device models

**Requested features**

- Add human/character models to interact with
- Implement liquids and more environmental elements
- Introduce terraforming and customizable terrain
- Provide more building/creation tools and options
- Enable seamless multiplayer and sharing of creations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paper Bin AR free?

Paper Bin AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Playground AR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Paper Bin AR or Playground AR?

Paper Bin AR is rated higher. Paper Bin AR averages 4.4 out of 5 from 791 ratings, while Playground AR averages 3.9 from 16 ratings.

### Do Paper Bin AR or Playground AR have ads?

Paper Bin AR shows ads; Playground AR does not.

### Which is updated more often, Paper Bin AR or Playground AR?

Paper Bin AR ships an update every 3 months, and Playground AR every 3 weeks. Most recently, Paper Bin AR was updated on October 29, 2026 and Playground AR on October 29, 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.*