# Play3D Camera vs AR Video Camera

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Play3D Camera at 100% against AR Video Camera's 0%. Play3D Camera also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Play3D Camera sells 4 one-off in-app purchases 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.

Play3D Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Play3D Camera's written reviews are positive against 0% of AR Video Camera's.

Play3D Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, AR Video Camera every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Play3D Camera | AR Video Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play3d-camera/id1438347785/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-video-camera-mixed-reality/id1576124430/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 175 MB | 815 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.4** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Altered Reality Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1195068564) | [BYTE REBELS CLUB, MB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576124432) |

## What reviewers say

### Play3D Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play3d-camera/id1438347785)

Create lifelike 3D hologram stories by placing photorealistic AR characters on any surface. Record and share your augmented reality moments easily.

**Highlights:** Photorealistic AR holograms, Place holograms on any surface, Create and record 3D stories, Share directly to Messages, New holograms added weekly, ARKit powered

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| JuJu Smith-Schuster | Free | one-time |
| Saquon Barkley | Free | one-time |
| Baker Mayfield | Free | one-time |
| Sony Michel | Free | 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 Play3D Camera free?

Play3D 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, Play3D Camera or AR Video Camera?

Play3D Camera is rated higher. Play3D Camera averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while AR Video Camera averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Play3D Camera or AR Video Camera have ads?

Neither Play3D Camera nor AR Video Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Play3D Camera or AR Video Camera?

Play3D Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, and AR Video Camera every 2 months. Most recently, Play3D Camera was updated on October 24, 2026 and AR Video Camera on October 22, 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.*