# AR vs Maze Royale

The clearest difference is rating: Maze Royale at 5.0 against AR's 4.2. AR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (197 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Maze Royale sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Maze Royale holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AR has 197 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AR ships an update every 8 months, Maze Royale every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AR | Maze Royale |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (197 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-man/id1289570639/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maze-royale-endless-runner/id1536363112/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **197** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 48.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 7 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 249 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kobi Snir](https://appshunter.io/developer/393343394) | [Thanh Dinh Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/1295560979) |

## What reviewers say

### AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-man/id1289570639)

Navigate a challenging augmented reality maze, collecting dots while evading monsters. This game requires you to move in an open physical space to interact with the virtual environment.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality maze gameplay, Collect dots, Avoid maze monsters, Requires physical movement, Tap to start

**In-app purchases:** none


### Maze Royale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maze-royale-endless-runner/id1536363112)

Navigate challenging, procedurally generated mazes while collecting coins and avoiding ghosts. Solve intricate Sokoban puzzles within the mazes for an added layer of strategic gameplay. Unlock various heroes and explore different visual themes.

**Highlights:** Endless maze gameplay, Sokoban box pushing puzzles, Unlockable heroes, Multiple visual themes, Coin collection, Monster ghost avoidance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bag of coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Stockpile of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest of coins | $15.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $24.99 | one-time |
| Stockpile of coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AR free?

AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Maze Royale free?

Maze Royale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AR or Maze Royale?

Maze Royale is rated higher. AR averages 4.2 out of 5 from 197 ratings, while Maze Royale averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do AR or Maze Royale have ads?

Both AR and Maze Royale show ads.

### Which is updated more often, AR or Maze Royale?

AR ships an update every 8 months, and Maze Royale every 7 months. Most recently, AR was updated on September 23, 2026 and Maze Royale on July 17, 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.*