# Play3D Camera vs Draw something AR

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Play3D Camera | Draw something AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play3d-camera/id1438347785/reviews)** | [4.4 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-something-ar-campainter/id6446078738/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **60** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 175 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.4** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Altered Reality Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1195068564) | [Nikita Chizhov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1564560209) |

## 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 |


### Draw something AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-something-ar-campainter/id6446078738)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CamPainter - AR Draw Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| CamPainter - Paint in AR | $6.99 | per month |


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