# 4th Wall vs ADLAR AR

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 4th Wall at none against ADLAR AR's 1. 4th Wall also leads on ratings volume (42 vs 8). ADLAR AR's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ADLAR AR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 4th Wall asks for nothing beyond the download.

ADLAR AR holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 4th Wall has 42 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of 4th Wall's written reviews are positive against 100% of ADLAR AR's.

4th Wall ships an update every 11 days, ADLAR AR every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 4th Wall | ADLAR AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4th-wall/id1325881248/reviews) | **[4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adlar-ar/id1596194373/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 298 MB | 347 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Nancy Baker Cahill Studio, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600490816) | [ADLAR, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596194375) |

## What reviewers say

### 4th Wall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4th-wall/id1325881248)

Experience public art in augmented reality. Discover curated AR exhibitions at significant locations or place 3D artworks in your own environment. Engage with art that activates historical sites and inspires dialogue.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality public art exhibitions, Site-specific AR artworks, Place 3D dimensional drawings, Record and share AR creations, Explore historically significant sites, Sound integration for artworks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ADLAR AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adlar-ar/id1596194373)

Enhance your photos with unique selfie filters designed by Marilyn Minter to support women's healthcare. Experience art come to life through augmented reality, with profits benefiting Planned Parenthood. This app merges art and technology for a unique creative experience.

**Highlights:** Marilyn Minter designed selfie filters, Support women's healthcare, Profits to Planned Parenthood, Augmented reality art experiences, Limited-edition art prints with AR

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Marilyn Minter Filters | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 4th Wall free?

4th Wall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ADLAR AR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 4th Wall or ADLAR AR?

ADLAR AR is rated higher. 4th Wall averages 4.5 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while ADLAR AR averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.

### Do 4th Wall or ADLAR AR have ads?

Neither 4th Wall nor ADLAR AR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 4th Wall or ADLAR AR?

4th Wall ships an update every 11 days, and ADLAR AR every 2 weeks. Most recently, 4th Wall was updated on October 24, 2026 and ADLAR AR on October 24, 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.*