# DEVAR vs Halo AR

The clearest difference is rating: Halo AR at 4.6 against DEVAR's 4.0. Halo AR also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 31%) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DEVAR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Halo AR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Halo AR holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Halo AR has 364 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of DEVAR's written reviews are positive against 70% of Halo AR's.

DEVAR ships an update every 2 months, Halo AR fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DEVAR | Halo AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devar-augmented-reality/id1362103568/reviews) | **[4.6 (364 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halo-ar-3d-experience-maker/id1534359793/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 34 | **364** |
| Positive reviews | 30.8% of reviews | **70.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 153 MB | 272 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DEVAR ENTERTAINMENT LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362103567) | [LightUp](https://appshunter.io/developer/817956892) |

## What reviewers say

### DEVAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devar-augmented-reality/id1362103568)

Explore a world of augmented reality with interactive characters, games, and educational content. Bring dinosaurs, space, and more to life through your device's camera. Engage with digital creations through live coloring and storybooks for a fun learning experience.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality camera mode, Interactive AR characters and mini-games, AR dinosaur exploration, AR space course, Augment printed books, Live coloring and storybooks, 4D Encyclopedias

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Devar digital | $4.99 | per month |
| Eastcolight Digital Content | $4.99 | per month |


### Halo AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halo-ar-3d-experience-maker/id1534359793)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Creator Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Creator Pro (Annual) | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to create AR experiences
- 👍 Simple for others to view
- 💡 Great for educational purposes
- 👍 Free version has good features
- 💡 Innovative mixed reality features coming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App won't open after update
- 🐛 App won't open
- 🐛 Download takes 6 hours
- 🐛 Useless download
- 🐛 Cannot rescan anything

**Reported bugs**

- App won't open
- App won't open after update
- Cannot rescan anything
- Overheats phone
- Requires following users to see results

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DEVAR free?

DEVAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Halo AR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DEVAR or Halo AR?

Halo AR is rated higher. DEVAR averages 4.0 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Halo AR averages 4.6 from 364 ratings.

### Do DEVAR or Halo AR have ads?

Neither DEVAR nor Halo AR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DEVAR or Halo AR?

DEVAR ships an update every 2 months, and Halo AR fortnightly. Most recently, DEVAR was updated on September 24, 2026 and Halo AR on September 23, 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.*