# Arthur vs iPlaygrounds

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Arthur at 63% against iPlaygrounds's 0%. Arthur also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.6). iPlaygrounds's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arthur sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. iPlaygrounds asks for nothing beyond the download.

Arthur ships an update every 2 months, iPlaygrounds every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 4, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arthur | iPlaygrounds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | **63.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 93 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Vlapon innovation, s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1429620420) | [ONYX wood spol. s r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563765933) |

## What reviewers say

### Arthur

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arthur/id1456589853)

Discover points of interest, activities, events, and historical sites across the Czech Republic. Create and share travel journals, plan trips with location-based recommendations, and explore your surroundings using augmented reality.

**Highlights:** Discover points of interest, Create travel journals, Share with friends, Location-based recommendations, Augmented reality exploration, Event and activity planning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Roční | $29.99 | per year |


### iPlaygrounds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iplaygrounds/id1563765931)

This app transforms playgrounds into interactive experiences using modern technology. It offers various games and competitions that utilize physical stations, track user progress, and can integrate with health data. Designed for a pilot project, it aims to gather feedback for future enhancements.

**Highlights:** Interactive playground games, Station-based competitions, HealthKit integration (steps, calories), User profile creation, Daily treasure hunt, Learning trail with stations, Memory and quiz games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arthur free?

Arthur is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is iPlaygrounds free?

iPlaygrounds is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Arthur or iPlaygrounds have ads?

Neither Arthur nor iPlaygrounds shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Arthur or iPlaygrounds?

Arthur ships an update every 2 months, and iPlaygrounds every 3 weeks. Most recently, Arthur was updated on August 4, 2026 and iPlaygrounds on September 21, 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.*