Grub Lab vs Vello AR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Grub Lab
This app brings augmented reality games to life for children aged 5-12, featuring popular characters and brands. It's designed to entertain kids during family dining or at home, offering interactive experiences without in-app purchases.
- Augmented reality games
- Features Little Grubbies characters
- Integrates with big brand worlds
- Playable at family dining venues
- Playable at home
- Kid-friendly gameplay for ages 5-12
- No in-app purchases or loot boxes
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Grub Lab Games brings the fun to the kids table. Play with your favourite Little Grubbies characters, explore big brand worlds and unlock real-world rewards, at home or at your favourite family restaurant. Whether you have just sat down at a venue with a Grub Lab kids menu, or you have a link from a previous visit, Grub Lab Games makes it easy to keep kids entertained and engaged. Play with Little Grubbies and big brands - Jump into themed games featuring the Little Grubbies crew and their adventures - Discover experiences inspired by leading entertainment, sport and family brands - Explore stories, collect items and return to keep playing new content Made for families and kids - Simple, kid-friendly gameplay designed for ages 5–12 - Play together at the table or let kids explore in short, snackable sessions - No in-app purchases and no loot boxes Perfect for family dining Grub Lab Games is built for family dining venues. Kids get something fun and interactive to do. Parents get a smoother meal. Venues get a simple way to offer games, promotions and track engagement. Key Features - Kids games and experiences featuring Little Grubbies and big brand partners - Play in-venue using the QR code on your kids menu, or at home - No in-app purchases
Vello AR
Experience immersive augmented reality by scanning QR codes. Interact with digital content that comes alive in your physical space, allowing you to record and share unique moments.
- Augmented reality experiences
- QR code activations
- Interactive content
- Record and share moments
- Immersive digital content
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Step Into the World of Augmented Reality! Bring immersive experiences to life with this innovative app. Unlock a variety of activations through QR codes and watch as they come alive in your space! Interact, record, and share the moment with ease. Perfect for creating unforgettable memories, wherever you are.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vello AR at 67% against Grub Lab's 52%. Grub Lab's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Grub Lab ships an update weekly, Vello AR every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Grub Lab | Vello AR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.2% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 131 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Grub Lab | Question Influencers |
Customer experience
Grub Lab
Vello AR
In-app purchases
Grub Lab
No in-app purchases
Vello AR
No in-app purchases
