Dimensions AR vs Somerville PD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dimensions AR
Visualize product dimensions in your real-world space using augmented reality. Avoid online shopping mistakes by accurately checking if items fit before purchasing. Simply input dimensions and place a virtual 3D model.
- Augmented Reality visualization
- Virtual 3D object placement
- Accurate size checking
- Pre-purchase product assessment
- Intuitive user interface
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Have you ever returned a product you bought online because it was way too small or way too big than you expected? Check the product's size using this AR app before you buy online. This app is very simple and useful. With Augmented Reality, you can check the size by placing a 3D virtual box in the real space. Just enter the product's dimensions and place the 3D virtual box on the desk, the floor, or the wall. Here are some scenarios where the AR app can be useful. - To know which TV screen size fits best on the wall in your living room - To know whether or not the furniture you are buying fits in your room - To know whether or not the cooking equipment fits on your kitchen counter - To know how big the gift for your spouse is that you are buying - To know how big the stuffed animal for your kids is that you are buying - To know how big the speakers you are buying are - To know how big a bag you are buying online - To know how big an outdoor grill you are buying for your deck - To know which size of printer fits in your office and more. Basically, whenever you are buying something online that you don't know the actual size of, check the size using this app.
Somerville PD
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The Somerville PD app provides citizens the ability to submit anonymous tips to the Somerville, MA Police Department. The app also displays organization web and social media content.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Somerville PD at none against Dimensions AR's shown. Dimensions AR's advantage is update cadence (every 24 months vs every 66 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Dimensions AR ships an update every 24 months, Somerville PD every 66 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dimensions AR | Somerville PD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months — better | Every 66 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Noriaki Murao | City of Somerville |
In-app purchases
Dimensions AR
No in-app purchases
Somerville PD
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Dimensions AR free?
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Do Dimensions AR or Somerville PD have ads?
Which is updated more often, Dimensions AR or Somerville PD?
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