Lightsaber Simulator vs Elsinor AR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lightsaber Simulator
Experience a realistic lightsaber with high-level simulation and visuals. Interact with the saber by unsheathing it, waving your phone, and touching the blade to create sparks. Enjoy a streamlined and immersive experience.
- Realistic lightsaber simulation
- Unsheath lightsaber by clicking handle
- Waving phone controls
- Touch blade for sparks
- Streamlined and realistic picture
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High simulation lightsaber simulation software, streamlined and realistic picture. Operation introduction: - Click the handle to make the lightsaber unsheathed; - Waving mobile phone operation; - Suddenly stop waving operation; - Touch the lightsaber blade to rub off sparks; - There are translucent buttons on the top and bottom of the right side of the screen;
Elsinor AR
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ELSINOR AR is a public AR experience inviting participants to get to know more about Elsinor and its Teatro Testori’s activities, story and inspiration. Produced by Elsinor Centro di produzione teatrale, a theatre company based in Italy. The experience lasts roughly 12 minutes and includes immersive sound, video, 3D animation, music and interactive elements. The app also gives the users the chance to take ‘augmented pictures’ during the experience. The experience can be accessed by downloading this application on either a cell phone or tablet and then scanning the poster located in the noticeboard outside the entrance of the theatre, in viale Vespucci 13, Forlì. The different sections of the experience introduce the theatre company, the activities that take place at the theatre, the building itself, and Giovanni Testori, to whom the theatre is dedicated since 1995. Giovanni Testori was one of the greatest Italian intellectuals of the second half of the twentieth century. Figurative artist, art critic, essayist, writer and playwright: it is practically impossible to confine Testori to a label that connotes his main activity. The app also gives the possibility to see from outside the inside of the building in a 360° bubble, at any time of the day, 365 days per year. We hope to add more places and perspectives in the near future, including the other two theatres run by Elsinor in Milan and Florence. The app is also designed to have the chance to update and enrich the single experience from time to time, so that the audience can find updates and new contents. Recommendations for best viewing: - The experience is accessible by either a smartphone or tablet. - Earphones or Earbuds for better quality audio. - Downloading the app can happen at any point prior to the experience but only activates at the proper location. - The experience requires about 12 minutes and is fully accessible to wheelchairs. - People who have trouble walking will be able to adjust or abbreviate the experience. - Sunscreen, a hat or umbrella as experiences are outdoors. - In summer, due to the sun's position, the best moments of the day are early morning and late afternoon.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Elsinor AR at none against Lightsaber Simulator's 5. Elsinor AR also leads on ads (none vs shown). Lightsaber Simulator's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Lightsaber Simulator sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Elsinor AR asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lightsaber Simulator ships an update every 4 weeks, Elsinor AR every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lightsaber Simulator | Elsinor AR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 142 MB | 125 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | 长超 韩 | Honolulu Theatre for Youth |
Bugs and requests
Lightsaber Simulator
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes when trying to access certain features
- Camera integration not working properly on some devices
- Inconsistent sound effects across different lightsaber models
Requested features
4 requests- Add more free lightsaber customization options
- Implement a multiplayer or dueling mode
- Improve camera integration and AR functionality
- Reduce the number of advertisements
Elsinor AR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Lightsaber Simulator
- No Ads Pro$0.99
- Dual-Saber 1$0.99
- Dual-Saber 2$0.99
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- Dual-Saber 3$0.99
- Cross Lightsaber$0.99
Elsinor AR
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Lightsaber Simulator free?
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