3D AR Maps vs Halo AR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
3D AR Maps
Explore location data and build games with 3D cityscapes and terrain in augmented reality. This app provides development starting points using the Mapbox Maps SDK for Unity.
- 3D city and terrain previews
- Tabletop AR map building blocks
- Location-based game examples
- Augmented reality integration
- Mapbox Maps SDK for Unity
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3D AR Maps gives you a preview of some of the location data and development starting points available through the Mapbox Maps SDK for Unity. Play with location-based game, 3D city and terrain, and tabletop AR map and location data building blocks you can start with to build your games and apps. About Mapbox: Mapbox creates building blocks for mobile developers to add 2D, 3D, and AR maps and location services to their mobile games and applications. Companies like Pinterest, Lonely Planet, Uber, The Weather Channel, Under Armour, Human, GitHub, CNN, and National Geographic use our tools to create beautiful maps and experiences.
Halo AR
Easily create and share interactive 3D augmented reality experiences without coding. Bring your ideas to life by scanning objects, uploading content, and attaching AR to real-world locations or images. Ideal for educators, artists, and businesses.
- Instant AR creation
- No coding required
- 3D object and image recognition
- Attach AR to real-world objects/locations
- Easy sharing and collaboration
- Immersive AR lessons
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Create & Share Augmented Reality in Seconds! Halo AR makes it easy to bring the world to life with interactive 3D experiences. Whether you're an educator, artist, content creator, or business professional, our powerful yet intuitive tools let you design, scan, and share augmented reality with just a few taps. Why Choose Halo AR? * Instant AR Creation – No coding required! Simply scan, upload, and bring your ideas to life. * 3D Object & Image Recognition – Attach AR content to real-world objects, images, or locations. * Education & Learning – Engage students with immersive AR lessons, museum exhibits, and interactive books. * Creative & Business Applications – Enhance storytelling, marketing, and design with dynamic AR experiences. * Easy Sharing & Collaboration – Publish and share your AR projects with anyone, anywhere. Join thousands of creators using Halo AR to make learning, storytelling, and exploration more engaging than ever! Download now and start creating.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 3D AR Maps at none against Halo AR's 2. 3D AR Maps also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Halo AR's advantage is ratings volume (367 vs 4). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Halo AR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. 3D AR Maps asks for nothing beyond the download.
3D AR Maps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Halo AR has 367 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
3D AR Maps ships an update weekly, Halo AR fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 3D AR Maps | Halo AR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 4.6 (367 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 70.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 367 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 272 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mapbox, Inc. | LightUp |
Customer experience
3D AR Maps
Halo AR
Bugs and requests
3D AR Maps
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Halo AR
Reported bugs
10 issues- App won't open
- App won't open after update
- Cannot rescan anything
- Overheats phone
- Requires following users to see results
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- Results only work in some cases
- Crashes on Apple iPhone 7
- Crashes on launch
- Doesn't work appropriately
- Blocked at school, no developer response
Requested features
5 requests- Evolving the app further
- Clearer instructions for educational use
- Ability to download own images from Google
- Ability to create own images
- Integrating Sketchfab models more easily
In-app purchases
3D AR Maps
No in-app purchases
Halo AR
- Creator Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Creator Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$99.991 Year









