CandyRockStar vs Scan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CandyRockStar
Experience immersive MR, VR, and AR content with this application. Adjust screen size, eye modes, and IPD for a personalized viewing experience on your iPhone or iPad.
- Mixed Reality (MR) mode
- Virtual Reality (VR) mode
- Augmented Reality (AR) mode
- Adjustable screen size
- Single eye / Both eyes mode
- Inter-pupil distance (IPD) correction
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iPhone 1: Start the app while tilting the iPhone 90 degrees left, then set the iPhone to the MR glass "Dangla". 2: You can check the menu by looking at Dangla. When only planetary motion is displayed or the menu does not display well in the field of view, tapping the left button of Dangla with the front facing will display the menu in the front. 3: With the body facing to the right, move the sphere cursor at the center of the screen to the right edge [System menu] of the three menus, and tap the right button (hereinafter "Select"). 4: Next, Select the [Screen size] at the left end of the menu, and a list of compatible models will appear. Select the iPhone model you are using, and then Select [Decision] to confirm the model you are using. 5: Select the scene you want to experience from the [MR] [VR] [AR] that on main menu, and enjoy the application. 6: While using the app, tap the left button of Dangla at any time to display the menu. The functions and roles of each menu are as follows. ***Menu immediately after app start or restart*** [Restart] Returns to the state(menu) immediately after the application start [front] Display the content (SolarSystem) to the Straight ahead. [System menu] Move to main menu ***Main menu*** [ScreenSize] Select the model from iPhone 6S to XS MAX ※ In order to fit the size of the iPhone screen to the size of the mirror and lens, the screen display will be relatively shrunk as the LCD screen size of the iPhone increases. [Two eyes / Single eye] Switch the single eye / both eyes mode [IPD] Correct inter-pupil distance by program [MR] Mixed reality mode, background image is displayed superimposed with live-action image through the half mirror [VR] Virtual reality mode, both solar system and background space display 3D produced images [AR] Augmented reality mode, background image is displayed superimposed with live-action image through iPhone camera [Startup setting] (a preliminary menu for developers) iPad 1: Start the app while tilting the iPad 90 degrees left. Since the iPad can not be put in a Dangla, please enjoy using single eye mode alone. (Explained in 5 :) 2: Menu is displayed on the screen of iPad. If you only see the planet or if the menu does not look well, tapping the lower left corner of the screen while facing the front will bring the menu to the front. 3: Point the your body to the right, place the sphere cursor on the [System menu] on the far right, and tap the lower right of the screen (hereinafter "Select"). 4: Next, Select the [Screen Size] at the left end of the menu to display the list of compatible models. Select (Not [Maximum XS-Max])[Minimum 6S-7-8 Full Screen] and Select [Decision]. 5: Next, Select [Two eyes / Single eye], and when the screen changes, Select [Single eye]. 6: While using the app, tap the lower left of the iPad screen at any time to display the menu. The function and role of each menu are the same as the above iPhone. 【please note】 ・ Do not use this app on public roads or places with many people. ・ Please be sure to play small children always in the safe with parents. ・ Don't aim "Dangla” at the sun. ・ Don't use in the two eyes mode if you are under the age of 13 in the developmental stage of vision ・ We do not compensate for the damage caused by using this application directly or indirectly. © Unity Technologies Japan/UC Distributor https://dangla.jp/
Scan
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Scan-A-Saurus is an innovative AR/XR app where you can scan cards to collect dinosaurs and animals and create your own ecosystem in an immersive XR diorama environment. Key Features: •AR Scanning: Scan dedicated cards to bring dinosaurs and animals to life in real-time 3D through AR. •XR Diorama Creation: Customize and arrange collected creatures to design your own diorama and explore it from various angles. •Educational Content: Learn detailed facts about each dinosaur and animal, offering fun and educational experiences for all ages. •Collection System: Enjoy the thrill of collecting rare and unique creatures through different card grades. •AR/XR Integration: Combine augmented and extended reality for an engaging and immersive user experience. Scan-A-Saurus provides an educational, creative, and entertaining AR/XR experience. Start exploring today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Scan at every 3 days against CandyRockStar's every 81 months. 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.
CandyRockStar ships an update every 81 months, Scan every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CandyRockStar | Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 81 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 129 MB | 834 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hologram Co.,Ltd. | Xosoft co.,Itd |
In-app purchases
CandyRockStar
No in-app purchases
Scan
No in-app purchases









