Comparison

Paper Bin AR vs Science with Mirus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Paper Bin AR

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
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Meet Paper Bin AR : the first of it's kind Augmented Reality game. Get ready to throw paper in your own environments. Adjust difficulty just by moving the bin around your own environment. Features: - Ultra realistic graphics - Play in your own environment thanks to AR Kit Augmented Reality technology - Easy to learn, intuitive controls - 3 difficulty levels to compete - Global and local real time live leaderboards - Beautfiul graphics - Multiple bins to choose from ( one included for free ) - Daily coins bonuses Download Paper Bin AR now! Note: The Free version may be subject to limitations and the limitations are subject to change. Our standard subscription options are: 1-month Subscription 3-months Subscription 1 Year Subscription * Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term. Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. You can cancel your subscription or free trial in the iTunes settings at least 24-hours before the end of the free trial period. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period and you will be downgraded to the free service. * Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. Privacy Policy: http://www.spookyhousestudios.com/privacy_policy/sh_limited.html Terms of use: http://www.spookyhousestudios.com/legal/sh_limited_subscriptions_terms_of_use.html

About

Science with Mirus

An ad-free educational game for children aged 4+ that introduces early science concepts through explanations, mini-games, and printable activities. Designed by a teacher to prepare young learners for school.

Highlights
  • Short science explanations
  • Question-based learning
  • Spelling and matching games
  • Printable activity sheets
  • Ad-free and child-friendly design
  • Parental gate for protected areas
Features
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Science with Mirus is a gentle, ad-free science game for curious children aged 4+, designed by a science teacher to help children get ready for Year 1 and Year 2 science topics. Younger children may also enjoy exploring with the help of a parent. Children learn with Mirus through short explanations, simple questions, interactive mini games, and printable activity sheets for parents to use at home. The app includes: - Short science explanations - Simple question-based learning - Spelling and matching games - Printable activity sheets Science with Mirus is designed for calm, child-friendly play. There are no ads, no user accounts, no social features, and no third-party tracking. Parent-facing areas such as settings, support, privacy policy, and printable sheets are protected by a parental gate.

Screenshots

Paper Bin AR4 screens
Science with Mirus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Science with Mirus at 100% against Paper Bin AR's 58%. Science with Mirus also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Paper Bin AR's advantage is ratings volume (791 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Paper Bin AR sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Science with Mirus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Science with Mirus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paper Bin AR has 791 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Paper Bin AR's written reviews are positive against 100% of Science with Mirus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paper Bin AR ships an update every 3 months, Science with Mirus every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Paper Bin AR versus Science with Mirus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaper Bin ARScience with Mirus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (791 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings791 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB316 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSH LimitedMENEKSE BERRAK TEMELKURAN

Customer experience

Paper Bin AR

All ratings787 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral6.7%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews208 reviews
Positive58.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative34.1%

Science with Mirus

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Paper Bin AR

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • More gameplay modes
  • Customizable backgrounds
  • Improved accuracy and controls
  • Unlimited paper balls

Science with Mirus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Paper Bin AR

Subscriptions5
  • 1 Month Premium user 30% OFF$5.991 Month
  • 1 Week Premium user$7.997 Days
  • 1 week premium user with trial3 Days trial$7.997 Days
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  • Premium User 1 Month 3d trial3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Premium User 1 Month$8.991 Month
One-time5
  • Unlock all game modes 30% OFF$0.99
  • Unlimited paper 30% OFF$1.99
  • 30 Gems$1.99
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  • Remove Ads 30% OFF$3.49
  • Remove Ads$4.99
None

Science with Mirus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Paper Bin AR free?
Paper Bin AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Science with Mirus free?
Science with Mirus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Paper Bin AR or Science with Mirus?
Science with Mirus is rated higher. Paper Bin AR averages 4.4 out of 5 from 791 ratings, while Science with Mirus averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Paper Bin AR or Science with Mirus have ads?
Paper Bin AR shows ads; Science with Mirus does not.
Which is updated more often, Paper Bin AR or Science with Mirus?
Paper Bin AR ships an update every 3 months, and Science with Mirus every 5 days. Most recently, Paper Bin AR was updated on November 6, 2026 and Science with Mirus on October 31, 2026.

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