NTU HEY! AR vs mySDC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NTU HEY! AR
This app uses augmented reality to transform static print visuals into interactive digital experiences. Point your device at designated images to unlock hidden content and gain new perspectives.
- Augmented reality experiences
- Bridges print and digital media
- Unlocks hidden content
- Image recognition technology
- Interactive visuals
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Bring print to life with the HEY! Augmented Reality (AR) app. Be surprised, gain new perspectives and unlock content hidden within static visuals simply by pointing your phone or tablet at them through this app. The HEY! AR app bridges the gap between print and digital media, transforming the NTU magazine, HEY!, and other printed visuals from NTU, into unique augmented reality experiences. The app harnesses image recognition and AR technology to bring words and pictures to life through your smart devices.
mySDC
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Unlock the new Singapore Discovery Centre experience with mySDC! TELEPORT YOURSELF INTO THE SINGAPORE DIGITAL COLLECTIVE • Immerse in augmented reality (AR) as you travel back in time and experience the Singapore Story from a different perspective. • Engage in a gamified experience as you walk through the lens of time. Scan the QR code displayed at various touchpoints to try out the new AR feature! Stay tuned for future updates as more features will be unveiled. For a better AR experience use this app on IPhone X and above
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Verdict
NTU HEY! AR and mySDC are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
NTU HEY! AR ships an update monthly, mySDC fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NTU HEY! AR | mySDC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 135 MB | 223 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dreemar Solutions Pty Ltd | Singapore Discovery Centre Limited |
In-app purchases
NTU HEY! AR
No in-app purchases
mySDC
No in-app purchases
