# AR Cockroach vs Eugene's AR Wiki

The clearest difference is rating: Eugene's AR Wiki at 4.7 against AR Cockroach's 3.4. Eugene's AR Wiki also leads on ratings volume (503 vs 5). AR Cockroach's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Eugene's AR Wiki sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. AR Cockroach asks for nothing beyond the download.

Eugene's AR Wiki holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eugene's AR Wiki has 503 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of AR Cockroach's written reviews are positive against 77% of Eugene's AR Wiki's.

AR Cockroach ships an update every 2 months, Eugene's AR Wiki every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AR Cockroach | Eugene's AR Wiki |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-cockroach/id1348567229/reviews) | **[4.7 (503 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eugenes-ar-wiki-play-and-learn/id1444525033/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **503** |
| Positive reviews | 74.2% of reviews | **76.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jun Nishio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078551886) | [Bilal Mohamed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1369580891) |

## What reviewers say

### AR Cockroach

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-cockroach/id1348567229)

This augmented reality application allows users to place numerous virtual cockroaches in their environment. The creatures move rapidly and can be interacted with by tapping to exterminate them. Be aware, the app contains potentially grotesque and shocking imagery.

**Highlights:** Generate virtual cockroaches in AR, Realistic fast movement, Tap to exterminate, Place anywhere, Grotesque imagery

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Eugene's AR Wiki

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eugenes-ar-wiki-play-and-learn/id1444525033)

Explore lifelike AR animals, dinosaurs, and educational models. Dive into a knowledge-packed wiki and play engaging word games. Turn any setting into an interactive playground for learning and adventure.

**Highlights:** Lifelike AR animals and 3D models, Interactive educational wiki, Engaging word games, Camera filters for photos and videos, Realistic movement and scale

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - 1 Month | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium - 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Stop Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic AR models
- 👍 Variety of animals and creatures
- 🎨 Ability to create own scenes
- 💰 Free to play with no subscription
- 📷 Good for making videos and photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Some animals require coins to unlock
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Lack of camera access on some devices
- 🤖 AI-generated models look unnatural

**Reported bugs**

- Camera not working on some devices
- Animals disappearing after app is closed
- Frequent crashes when switching between animals

**Requested features**

- Add more dog and cat breeds
- Allow spawning multiple animals at once
- Make flying animals move realistically
- Add underwater and wall-crawling animations
- Implement a 'pet' interaction for animals


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AR Cockroach free?

AR Cockroach is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Eugene's AR Wiki free?

Eugene's AR Wiki is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AR Cockroach or Eugene's AR Wiki?

Eugene's AR Wiki is rated higher. AR Cockroach averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Eugene's AR Wiki averages 4.7 from 503 ratings.

### Do AR Cockroach or Eugene's AR Wiki have ads?

Neither AR Cockroach nor Eugene's AR Wiki shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AR Cockroach or Eugene's AR Wiki?

AR Cockroach ships an update every 2 months, and Eugene's AR Wiki every 3 months. Most recently, AR Cockroach was updated on August 27, 2026 and Eugene's AR Wiki on September 22, 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.*