# Flash Tag AR vs [AR] Blob

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: [AR] Blob at none against Flash Tag AR's 6. Flash Tag AR's advantage is iOS requirement (11.2 vs 16.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flash Tag AR sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. [AR] Blob asks for nothing beyond the download.

Flash Tag AR holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 139 and 55 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 94% of Flash Tag AR's written reviews are positive against 100% of [AR] Blob's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flash Tag AR | [AR] Blob |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-tag-ar/id1343499972/reviews)** | [4.6 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-blob/id1490833957/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **139** | 55 |
| Positive reviews | 94.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 291 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paul Doersch](https://appshunter.io/developer/367310335) | [Philippe Zay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1200498230) |

## What reviewers say

### Flash Tag AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-tag-ar/id1343499972)

Experience multiplayer AR laser tag using only your iPhones.  Use your device's flash to target friends in the real world, with no extra hardware required. Unlock new weapons and characters as you play.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer AR laser tag, Uses iPhone flash for targeting, No additional hardware needed, Unlockable guns and characters, Free For All and Team Deathmatch modes, Supports up to 10 players

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Electricity | $0.99 | one-time |
| Camo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fireworks | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chicken | $2.99 | one-time |
| Photo | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing AR technology
- 👍 Fun laser tag experience
- 👍 Free to play
- 👍 Good for group play
- 👍 Accurate syncing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Requires multiple devices/players
- 👎 Compatibility issues (older iPhones)
- 👎 Occasional black screen issues
- 👎 Difficulty finding players
- 👎 Bugs and glitches reported

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen on launch
- Game not working/crashing
- Lobby not registering players
- Flash turns on unexpectedly
- iPod screen goes black

**Requested features**

- Add Android version
- More guns/weapons
- Solo mode with bots or targets
- More game modes (capture the flag, kill confirmed)
- Customizable voiceovers


### [AR] Blob

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-blob/id1490833957)

Explore a dynamic metaball simulation in augmented reality. Customize textures, parameters, and environments to create unique 3D visualizations. This app offers an ad-free and in-app purchase-free experience.

**Highlights:** Metaball simulation in AR, Customizable textures and parameters, Multiple virtual environments, Marching Cubes algorithm visualization, Ad-free and no in-app purchases

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flash Tag AR free?

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

### Is [AR] Blob free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flash Tag AR or [AR] Blob?

Flash Tag AR is rated higher. Flash Tag AR averages 4.7 out of 5 from 139 ratings, while [AR] Blob averages 4.6 from 55 ratings.

### Do Flash Tag AR or [AR] Blob have ads?

Neither Flash Tag AR nor [AR] Blob shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flash Tag AR or [AR] Blob?

Flash Tag AR ships an update every 2 months, and [AR] Blob every 2 months. Most recently, Flash Tag AR was updated on October 24, 2026 and [AR] Blob 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.*