# Fancy AR Brush vs Messages Augmented Reality

The clearest difference is rating: Messages Augmented Reality at 4.3 against Fancy AR Brush's 2.0. Messages Augmented Reality also leads on ratings volume (31 vs 2). Fancy AR Brush's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 78 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fancy AR Brush sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Messages Augmented Reality sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Messages Augmented Reality holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Messages Augmented Reality has 31 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Fancy AR Brush ships an update every 2 weeks, Messages Augmented Reality every 78 months. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fancy AR Brush | Messages Augmented Reality |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fancy-ar-brush/id1286981492/reviews) | **[4.3 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messages-augmented-reality/id1476057837/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **31** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 78 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Augmreal Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/779445557) | [Vyasa](https://appshunter.io/developer/539337069) |

## What reviewers say

### Fancy AR Brush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fancy-ar-brush/id1286981492)

This app uses ARKit to let you paint in 3D space, blending virtual creations with your real environment. Explore various artistic styles and record your creations to share.

**Highlights:** AR painting in real-world space, Adjustable brush size and distance, Camera and video recording, Multiple artistic styles (Brush, Spray, Text, Model, Scene), One-key scene effects

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NO ADS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Brushes | $0.99 | one-time |


### Messages Augmented Reality

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messages-augmented-reality/id1476057837)

Create and send unique messages in augmented reality, featuring 3D text, emojis, and special effects. Share a link for recipients to view your creations, with options for customization and message tracking.

**Highlights:** Send 3D text, emoji, and symbols, Augmented reality message viewing, Customizable message links, Message statistics and read notifications, Text effects, animations, and textures, iMessage App integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Features | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fancy AR Brush free?

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

### Is Messages Augmented Reality free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fancy AR Brush or Messages Augmented Reality?

Messages Augmented Reality is rated higher. Fancy AR Brush averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Messages Augmented Reality averages 4.3 from 31 ratings.

### Do Fancy AR Brush or Messages Augmented Reality have ads?

Neither Fancy AR Brush nor Messages Augmented Reality shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fancy AR Brush or Messages Augmented Reality?

Fancy AR Brush ships an update every 2 weeks, and Messages Augmented Reality every 78 months. Most recently, Fancy AR Brush was updated on August 26, 2026 and Messages Augmented Reality on September 19, 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.*