Philly Insects AR vs AR Bugs Origami
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Philly Insects AR
Explore the world of insects with augmented reality. Bring a museum mural to life or take photos with virtual butterflies. Discover the wonders of entomology in an interactive way.
- Augmented reality insect experiences
- Interactive mural mode
- Photo mode with virtual butterflies
- Educational content about insects
- Visit the Philadelphia Insectarium and Butterfly Pavilion
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Experience the wonderful world of insects with the Philadelphia Insectarium and Butterfly Pavilion’s Philly Insects AR app! Philly Insects AR has two modes: 1. Mural mode - Experience the Insectarium's mural come to life! 2. Photo mode - Take a photo with the butterfly and share it with others! Stop by the Philadelphia Insectarium and Butterfly Pavilion to see this amazing app in action! Philadelphia Insectarium & Butterfly Pavilion 8046 Frankford Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19136 Buy tickets to the museum by visiting www.phillybutterflypavilion.com/plan-your-visit. Learn more about the project by visiting www.yetzerstudio.com/philly-insects-ar.
AR Bugs Origami
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1. Bugs Origami – put together the parts of bugs origami using the provided manual and complete your paper insects. 2. Registering Bugs –Use your smartphone's camera to scan the paper toy and register it in the app. 3. AR Play involves raising and observing eight virtual insects with different interactions, as well as using AR technology to bring butterflies to flowers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Philly Insects AR at fortnightly against AR Bugs Origami's every 9 months. Philly Insects AR also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Philly Insects AR ships an update fortnightly, AR Bugs Origami every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Philly Insects AR | AR Bugs Origami |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 153 MB | 343 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yetzer Studio, LLC | Hyun cheol Lee |
In-app purchases
Philly Insects AR
No in-app purchases
AR Bugs Origami
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Philly Insects AR free?
Is AR Bugs Origami free?
Do Philly Insects AR or AR Bugs Origami have ads?
Which is updated more often, Philly Insects AR or AR Bugs Origami?
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