Kai's Virtual Viewer vs Arorangi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kai's Virtual Viewer
This app brings physical robots to life in augmented reality, allowing users to code their movements and complete missions. It bridges the gap between the physical and virtual worlds for an interactive learning experience.
- Augmented Reality (AR) integration
- Code robot movements
- Complete virtual missions
- Themed mat interaction
- Cross-device coding (Kai Blockly)
- Virtual Reality (VR) mode available
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Experience the intersection of physical and virtual worlds! Use the KaiLab (formerly Kai’s Clan) robots on our themed mats and watch your code execute in stunning Augmented Reality (AR). Complete missions as your robot navigates the virtual terrain, driven by your code in Kai Blockly on a separate device. Getting Started: - Access: Ensure camera and photo access is granted. - Join: Enter or scan the provided QR classroom code. - Select: Choose your desired mat theme. - Code & Play: Use Kai Blockly on a different device to control your physical robot, then observe its movements reflected in the virtual environment. Augmented Reality (AR) Mode: - Setup: Use either the printed color version of the mat or the mat included in your kit. - Activate: Once the level is loaded, tap the hamburger menu (top right), then select the AR mode button. - View: Point your device's camera at the physical mat to instantly bring the virtual world to life. Virtual Reality (VR) Mode: For an immersive experience, download our Oculus app for the Meta Quest VR headset. https://www.meta.com/en-gb/experiences/kais-virtual-viewer/7224288144267957/?srsltid=AfmBOoo6bENUwaJFAekX31uf1DzTWzGceHoVtaJkebRRicjr_xb-8Hr1
Arorangi
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E rua ngā Anga Tupuranga Hangarau Matihiko me ōna whakatupuranga ka taka iho i te aho Hangarau Matihiko Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko is about teaching our tamariki how technology works, and how they can use that knowledge to solve problems. In this resource you will find a number of great examples of pūrākau that demonstrate augmented reality technology and the ways it can be used to share mātauranga Māori.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Kai's Virtual Viewer at every 2 months against Arorangi's every 7 months. Arorangi's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 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.
Kai's Virtual Viewer ships an update every 2 months, Arorangi every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kai's Virtual Viewer | Arorangi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 351 MB | 650 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kai's Education Limited | Ministry of Education |
In-app purchases
Kai's Virtual Viewer
No in-app purchases
Arorangi
No in-app purchases
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