Comparison

Play3D Camera vs Draw something AR

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Play3D Camera

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
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With super high-resolution photorealistic imagery that’s lightning fast to place, Play3D is more than just 3D photo stickers, it’s an Augmented Reality (AR) experience that is so lifelike it’s amazing. Place holograms anywhere on any surface and create your very own stories. Optimized for iOS 12 and powered by ARKit, Play3D brings you the next generation of Augmented Reality capture technology and offers a line-up of exciting, breathtaking holograms that you’re going to love. More will be added every week! Play3D is fun and easy to use. Look for the surface, choose a character and place. Then record and share your fun moment. It’s that simple! You can even share directly to Messages in your iPhone. Whether you’re looking for an Extended Reality, Mixed Reality or Augmented Reality experience, there’s nothing more real than Play3D. Bring the power of Play3D into your videos. Download today! Officially Licensed Product of National Football League Players Inc. © 2018

About

Draw something AR

Easily create unique photos and videos with augmented reality effects like rain, snow, or fireworks. Personalize your look with custom masks and real-time edits. Share your creations on social media.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality photo and video creation
  • Customizable masks and effects
  • Real-time editing
  • Social media sharing
  • TrueDepth face tracking for masks
  • Weather and fireworks effects
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Use CamPainter - for easily creation unusual photos and videos using augmented reality. Make it rain or snowfall?! Launch fireworks in your room?! Make fun of your friends, or confess your love to your soulmate?! Download CamPainter and check what else your imagination is enough for! Using light lines and other effects, you will make your photos and videos unique and unrepeatable. If your device supports the TrueDepth function, you will be able to create your own personal masks. Putting on glasses, replacing pupils, adding someone's ears is a matter of a few seconds. Edit masks in real time. Create unique videos and photos and share them on social networks using our #CamPainter tag. Note: - Active usage of augmented reality may affect battery consumption and device heating. Epilepsy Warning: If you have ever had an epileptic seizure, please consult your doctor before using the app. Flashing images can cause an attack, even if this has not happened before. If you show any symptoms (for example: dizziness, vision disorder, tremor of the hands or feet, facial muscle contractions), stop using the app immediately and consult a doctor. To reduce the risk of epileptic seizures, use the app in a well-lit room, do not play in a sleepy or tired state. The application has paid digital content. Subscription gives: - User access to all effects in the application that can be used in augmented reality; - Full access to stickers to create your own unique mask in augmented reality (if the device supports TrueDepth); - Remove watermark from captured videos and photos; - Removing all ads from the application; Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your iTunes will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal, as stated above, within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. You can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/chizhov-privacy-policy/privacy-policy Terms of use: https://sites.google.com/view/chizhov-terms-of-use/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Play3D Camera4 screens
Draw something AR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Play3D Camera at none against Draw something AR's shown. Play3D Camera also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). Draw something AR's advantage is ratings volume (60 vs 10). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Play3D Camera sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Draw something AR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Play3D Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Draw something AR has 60 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Play3D Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, Draw something AR every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Play3D Camera versus Draw something AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlay3D CameraDraw something AR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (10 ratings) — better4.4 (60 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1060 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.4 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAltered Reality CorporationNikita Chizhov

Customer experience

Play3D Camera

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Draw something AR

All ratings59 ratings
Positive81.4%
Neutral8.5%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Play3D Camera

One-time4
  • JuJu Smith-Schuster3 variantsFree
  • Saquon BarkleyFree
  • Baker MayfieldFree
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  • Sony MichelFree
2 purchases

Draw something AR

Subscriptions2
  • CamPainter - AR Draw Pro3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • CamPainter - Paint in AR3 Days trial$6.991 Month

Questions

Is Play3D Camera free?
Play3D Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Draw something AR free?
Draw something AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Play3D Camera or Draw something AR?
Play3D Camera is rated higher. Play3D Camera averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Draw something AR averages 4.4 from 60 ratings.
Do Play3D Camera or Draw something AR have ads?
Draw something AR shows ads; Play3D Camera does not.
Which is updated more often, Play3D Camera or Draw something AR?
Play3D Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, and Draw something AR every 5 weeks. Most recently, Play3D Camera was updated on November 2, 2026 and Draw something AR on November 3, 2026.

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