Comparison

AR Bubble vs Pinwheel Simulator

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

Head to head
About

AR Bubble

Experience the joy of blowing and popping virtual soap bubbles in your real environment using augmented reality. Interact by tapping or blowing into your device's microphone, and enjoy unique, shimmering bubbles that float and pop with satisfying effects.

Highlights
  • Blow virtual bubbles via tap or microphone
  • Pop bubbles with particle effects and haptic feedback
  • Create giant bubbles with long-press
  • Dynamic wind simulation for natural drift
  • Iridescent rainbow shimmer on bubbles
  • Live blow strength indicator
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Do you remember the time, when you last had fun with soap bubbles? Now you can do this just using your device — and it's better than ever. AR Bubble is an augmented reality app that lets you blow, float, and pop virtual bubbles over your real world. Watch them shimmer with iridescent rainbow colors as they drift through the air, carried by gentle virtual wind currents. **Tap** on the screen to start bubbling — or use it like a real soap bubble gadget by **blowing into the microphone**. A live blow meter shows your breath strength in real time. **Tap a bubble** to pop it with a satisfying particle burst explosion and haptic feedback. **Long-press** to create a giant bubble that floats longer and farther. Each bubble is unique — random sizes, shimmering color shifts, gentle wobbles, and subtle breathing animations make them feel alive. Wind shifts every few seconds, so your bubbles drift naturally through the room. This app was designed and made for children. Parents might like it as well… **What's New in v2.0:** • Iridescent rainbow shimmer on every bubble • Tap-to-pop with particle burst effects & haptic feedback • Long-press to blow giant bubbles • Live blow strength indicator • Dynamic wind simulation for natural drift • Enhanced bubble physics — wobble, pulse & fade animations • Modernized for the latest iOS devices • Removed all ads for a clean, distraction-free experience (For best results, give the app a few seconds to warm up by scanning your environment in different directions. AR Bubble requires a device with ARKit support.)

About

Pinwheel Simulator

Features
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Pinwheel is a simple interactive toy for iPhone and iPad. Blow into the microphone and watch the pinwheel spin with smooth, physics-based motion and tactile feedback. Great for quick, playful moments and relaxing interaction. Features: - Blow-to-spin interaction using microphone input - Smooth physics-based animation - Optional haptic feedback - Clean, kid-friendly visual design

Screenshots

AR Bubble2 screens
Pinwheel Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pinwheel Simulator at none against AR Bubble's 1. Pinwheel Simulator also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 43 months). AR Bubble's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AR Bubble sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pinwheel Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AR Bubble ships an update every 43 months, Pinwheel Simulator daily. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AR Bubble versus Pinwheel Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAR BubblePinwheel Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 43 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWaltsoft IncEvandro Guedes Machado

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AR Bubble

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
None

Pinwheel Simulator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AR Bubble free?
AR Bubble is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pinwheel Simulator free?
Pinwheel Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AR Bubble or Pinwheel Simulator have ads?
Neither AR Bubble nor Pinwheel Simulator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AR Bubble or Pinwheel Simulator?
AR Bubble ships an update every 43 months, and Pinwheel Simulator daily. Most recently, AR Bubble was updated on September 21, 2026 and Pinwheel Simulator on September 10, 2026.

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