Comparison

AR Globe by Vivabro vs Explore Globe

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

Head to head
About

AR Globe by Vivabro

This educational app uses augmented reality to bring a globe to life with interactive 3D objects, animations, and sounds. It provides a fun and engaging way for children to learn geographical information and discover the world.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality integration
  • Realistic 3D objects with animations
  • Interactive geographical information
  • Sound effects for engagement
  • Child-friendly learning experience
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Globe has always been one of the best companions for children to play and learn. While acknowledging the classical value of globes, we also realized there can be more done with it. By engaging the modern technology of AR (augmented reality) with classical globe, we are able to bring children a brand new experience : realistic 3D objects with animations and sounds are presented according to geographical information, allowing children to learn comprehensive knowledge while play. Discover the world in a complete new way with AR globe.

About

Explore Globe

This augmented reality globe uses advanced technology to offer children an intuitive and stereoscopic understanding of the world. It transforms traditional learning by making geography, astronomy, and general knowledge engaging and accessible.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality globe experience
  • Spherical recognition and tracking
  • 3D rendering technology
  • Interactive learning of geography and astronomy
  • Access to world encyclopedia knowledge
Features
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AR globe redefines the concept of traditional globe and changes the way children perceive the world. It is a new children's enlightenment education product based on augmented reality (AR) technology. It uses spherical recognition and tracking technology and 3D rendering technology to enable children to understand the whole world intuitively and stereoscopically. AR globe is a high-tech multi-function globe, which subverts the cognitive model of traditional globe, makes children love learning, and easily master astronomical geography, world encyclopedia and other massive knowledge.

Screenshots

AR Globe by Vivabro4 screens
Explore Globe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AR Globe by Vivabro at 2.8 against Explore Globe's 1.5. AR Globe by Vivabro also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (18 vs 2). Explore Globe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. AR Globe by Vivabro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Explore Globe asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AR Globe by Vivabro holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AR Globe by Vivabro has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of AR Globe by Vivabro's written reviews are positive against 0% of Explore Globe's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AR Globe by Vivabro ships an update every 3 months, Explore Globe every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
AR Globe by Vivabro versus Explore Globe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAR Globe by VivabroExplore Globe
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (18 ratings) — better1.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews10.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.011.0
Further details — not scored
Size523 MB1.0 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeijing Vivabro Technology Co.,Ltd.Shenzhen Weijing Technology Co.,Ltd.

Customer experience

AR Globe by Vivabro

All ratings18 ratings
Positive38.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative55.6%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative90.0%

Explore Globe

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AR Globe by Vivabro

One-time1
  • All photos of ARGlobe freeFree
None

Explore Globe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AR Globe by Vivabro free?
AR Globe by Vivabro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Explore Globe free?
Explore Globe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AR Globe by Vivabro or Explore Globe?
AR Globe by Vivabro is rated higher. AR Globe by Vivabro averages 2.8 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Explore Globe averages 1.5 from 2 ratings.
Do AR Globe by Vivabro or Explore Globe have ads?
Neither AR Globe by Vivabro nor Explore Globe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AR Globe by Vivabro or Explore Globe?
AR Globe by Vivabro ships an update every 3 months, and Explore Globe every 11 months. Most recently, AR Globe by Vivabro was updated on October 24, 2026 and Explore Globe on October 15, 2026.

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