Comparison

The Wayback vs Hologramd

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

Head to head
About

The Wayback

Immerse yourself in meticulously recreated historical eras through 360° video. Designed to evoke memories for those with dementia and their loved ones, it offers a nostalgic journey for anyone alive during these times. Explore detailed films packed with cultural and historical triggers.

Highlights
  • 360° immersive video
  • Memory trigger films
  • Dementia care support
  • Historical era recreation
  • Conversation starter
  • VR headset compatible
Features
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The Wayback immerses viewers in the sights and sounds of yesteryear, painstakingly recreated in 360° video. Winner of the UK Challenge Dementia prize, in association with the Alzheimer’s Society, the highly detailed films are designed specifically to trigger memories in those living with dementia and spark conversations with their carers and loved ones - but also offer moments of reminiscence for anyone who was alive at the time. Each film contains hundreds of positive memory triggers from the relevant era - from the fashion and music to the food, drink, news and conversations. Dr David Sheard, a leading expert in dementia care, said: ‘The Way Back offers those living with dementia the opportunity to live in the moment, to go back in time and to just ' BE ' again….to experience and feel being who they were – and share those memories with loved ones’ Charlie Hoare, MD of a Nursing and Dementia Care Home commented: ‘When we shared it with the residents, you could see they were flooded by emotion; smiling and laughing at happy memories. Dementia leaves you feeling unsure about every situation you find yourself in, but being immersed in familiar moments seemed to instill a feeling of certainty and security.’ The films are optimised for use with a simple Cardboard VR viewer. For more information and to get the best out of The Wayback for your needs, please visit www.thewaybackvr.com The Films so far… 1953 – Relive the day of the Queen’s Coronation as neighbours got together for street parties across the UK. Nine short films, packed with thousands of memory triggers, recreate the music, fashion and conversations of the era. 1966 – Be transported back to the summer of 1966 as football fever gripped the nation. Six short films recreating moments such as street kickabouts, and pubs full of people celebrating. 1969 – Coming Soon: Take a trip back to the day and night of those first steps for mankind on the moon. 1977 – Coming Soon: Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the seventies as punk was born and the nation celebrated the Queen’s Silver Jubilee. We hope The Wayback helps trigger happy memories and sparks precious conversations between you and those you care for.

About

Hologramd

Features
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Hologramd is your gateway to the world of 3D holography. Easily convert your photos, videos, and designs into breathtaking holograms with our intuitive platform.

Screenshots

The Wayback4 screens
Hologramd3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hologramd at every 11 days against The Wayback's every 5 months. The Wayback's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Wayback ships an update every 5 months, Hologramd every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
The Wayback versus Hologramd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe WaybackHologramd
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB0 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperUntapped Solutions LtdHololink

In-app purchases

None

The Wayback

No in-app purchases

None

Hologramd

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Wayback free?
The Wayback is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hologramd free?
Hologramd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Wayback or Hologramd have ads?
Neither The Wayback nor Hologramd shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Wayback or Hologramd?
The Wayback ships an update every 5 months, and Hologramd every 11 days. Most recently, The Wayback was updated on November 2, 2026 and Hologramd on October 25, 2026.

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