# AR Camera vs AR Video Camera

The clearest difference is update cadence: AR Camera at weekly against AR Video Camera's every 2 months. AR Camera also leads on ratings volume (143 vs 5) and review sentiment (18% vs 0%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AR Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and AR Video Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for AR Camera against 4.2 for AR Video Camera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AR Camera has 143 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 18% of AR Camera's written reviews are positive against 0% of AR Video Camera's.

AR Camera ships an update weekly, AR Video Camera every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AR Camera | AR Video Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (143 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-camera-augmented-reality/id1437360135/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-video-camera-mixed-reality/id1576124430/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **143** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **18.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 815 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vulcan Labs Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263008826) | [BYTE REBELS CLUB, MB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576124432) |

## What reviewers say

### AR Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-camera-augmented-reality/id1437360135)

Create collages with your photos to visualize them in your home using augmented reality. Place your designs on walls or tables, scan rooms, and capture moments with family. Offers premium subscription for unlimited access.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality collage creation, Place designs on walls/tables, Room scanning, Photo and video capture, Customizable layouts and frames, Unlimited access with subscription

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $10.49 | per month |
| Lifetime Premium | $29.99 | one-time |


### AR Video Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-video-camera-mixed-reality/id1576124430)

Create unique video content by overlaying custom 3D text, emojis, images, and models onto your recordings. Experience realistic HDRI lighting and capture footage in stunning 4K resolution in real-time.

**Highlights:** Add custom 3D text, emojis, images, photos, videos, Import custom 3D models (.usdz), Apply realistic HDRI lighting (360 degree), 4K real-time recording, Export footage via USB

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AR Camera free?

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

### Is AR Video Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AR Camera or AR Video Camera?

AR Camera is rated higher. AR Camera averages 4.3 out of 5 from 143 ratings, while AR Video Camera averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do AR Camera or AR Video Camera have ads?

Neither AR Camera nor AR Video Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AR Camera or AR Video Camera?

AR Camera ships an update weekly, and AR Video Camera every 2 months. Most recently, AR Camera was updated on October 21, 2026 and AR Video Camera on October 22, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*