# 4th Wall vs Mad Scientist Controls

The clearest difference is rating: Mad Scientist Controls at 5.0 against 4th Wall's 4.5. Mad Scientist Controls also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 days) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 4th Wall's advantage is ratings volume (42 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Mad Scientist Controls holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 4th Wall has 42 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

4th Wall ships an update every 11 days, Mad Scientist Controls every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 4th Wall | Mad Scientist Controls |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4th-wall/id1325881248/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mad-scientist-controls/id6739670168/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 298 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nancy Baker Cahill Studio, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600490816) | [Gregory Shayko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786489172) |

## 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


### Mad Scientist Controls

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mad-scientist-controls/id6739670168)

Control your JAWS Rover robot via Bluetooth for exciting adventures. Explore and maneuver your robot with an easy-to-use interface. Requires the JAWS Rover device.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth connectivity, Robot control, Exploration, Maneuvering, Easy-to-use interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 4th Wall free?

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

### Is Mad Scientist Controls free?

Mad Scientist Controls is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 4th Wall or Mad Scientist Controls?

Mad Scientist Controls is rated higher. 4th Wall averages 4.5 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Mad Scientist Controls averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do 4th Wall or Mad Scientist Controls have ads?

Neither 4th Wall nor Mad Scientist Controls shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 4th Wall or Mad Scientist Controls?

4th Wall ships an update every 11 days, and Mad Scientist Controls every 5 days. Most recently, 4th Wall was updated on October 7, 2026 and Mad Scientist Controls on October 7, 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.*