Comparison

Replayar vs ProductionCrate

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Replayar

Create augmented reality images, artwork, and collectibles in the real world. Design custom AR scavenger hunts, place digital creations in physical locations, and discover virtual trophies with real-world rewards. Easily share your AR adventures through video.

Highlights
  • Create custom AR scavenger hunts
  • Design AR images from device gallery
  • Capture and geolocate AR photos
  • Discover and collect virtual AR trophies
  • View AR collections on a map
  • Record and share AR videos
  • Easy-to-use interface
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Replayar is a simple augmented reality app that lets you quickly create AR images, artwork, and collectibles in the real world. From capturing AR photos at real-world locations to creating custom AR scavenger hunts using images from your device gallery, Replayar makes it easy to blend digital and physical worlds with just a few taps on your screen. Create Custom AR Scavenger Hunts Make custom augmented reality scavenger hunts using your own artwork. Turn locations into destinations and transform your city into a playable gallery of hidden discoveries. Create AR Images: Use any image on your device to instantly create immersive AR experiences. Drop your artwork, graphics, characters, and designs into the real world in seconds. Capture AR Photos: Capture AR photos and geocache your memories right where they happen. Place moments and creations at real locations so they can be revisited and relived. Collect AR Trophies: Discover and collect virtual objects and badges in the real world. Explore parks, landmarks, and hidden spots through the magic lens of augmented reality. View and Share Your Collection: View your collection to unlock real-world deals, discounts, and freebies. Open objects in your Trophy Room to see details and access special offers when available. See Everything on a Map: Locate all AR collectibles, photos, and creations on a real-world map, so you always know what’s nearby and where to go next. Make Videos of Your AR Adventures: Easily record videos of your AR creations and discoveries to share on social media. Capture the moment, then share the experience.
 Easy-to-Use Interface: Replayar is designed with simplicity in mind. Creating AR content is a breeze whether you're a beginner or an advanced user. Ideal for Content Creators, Artists, and Photographers: Experiment with new forms of digital expression, engage your audience in fresh ways, or just capture and share life’s moments. The possibilities are endless, and the only limit is your imagination. Safe and Secure: Your privacy and safety are top priorities. You have control over who can see your AR creations and where they are placed, and Replayar is designed to protect your data. ▶ WATCH THIS VIDEO to learn how to use Replayar: https://replayar.com/tutorial Questions, comments, or ideas? Email us: info@replayar.com Privacy Policy: https://www.replayar.com/privacy-policy EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ © Copyright Replayar Inc / All rights reserved. / U.S. Patent No. 10,127,730 B2 / Intended for demonstration purposes only. Replayar provides educational content on history and culture through the reference of historical events and public figures. However, Replayar is not affiliated with any locations or media properties and is not sponsored or endorsed by any of the brands or personalities featured in its apps or demonstrations.

About

ProductionCrate

Easily add superpowers, explosions, and fire effects to your videos in seconds. This mobile VFX studio uses real-time motion tracking and 3D rendering to create immersive special effects without requiring technical knowledge. Access a vast library of assets to enhance your video content.

Highlights
  • 10,000+ video FX
  • Real-time motion tracking
  • 3D rendering
  • No green screen required
  • Intuitive timing control
  • Access to all current and future special FX
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Add superpowers, explosions and fire VFX to your video instantly. While Hollywood movies take years to produce, ProductionCrate FX is the first mobile VFX studio that allows you to create exciting special effects in seconds. Built with flawless real-time motion tracking and 3D rendering, you have the power to create incredibly immersive video fx without any technical knowledge required. Simply add lightning, magic and spaceship fx into your scene, and hit record! ProductionCrate AR features: 10,000+ video FX 400+ high-quality 3D models Real-time camera tracking for your VFX Record, save and share your videos instantly Real-time foreground keying, no green screen required! Control over effect scale, rotation, brightness and more Intuitive timing control for timing your effects perfectly. Customizable trigger buttons to activate events Support for Front and Back camera Freedom to organize, delete and download new special fx. We've made high-end Hollywood effects accessible even to beginners by creating an effortless intuitive AR editing experience. You're in control of an unprecedented professional library of visual effects assets and are free to position them into augmented reality with the tap of a finger. Any video artist can use this app to compose lasers, dragons and spells with full control over its integration. ProductionCrate is constantly growing the selection of digital effects available for our community of mobile content creators. With this app, you'll have access to all current and future special fx forever. Pro ProductionCrate users will have unlimited access to everything on offer, while Free users can still access an exciting selection of effects. Inspire and stand out from the crowd by using ProductionCrate FX to build high production-value videos for your social media. You'll be able to produce short videos with incredible special effects without hours of additional work - helping you become an efficient video creator. This app will become your secret weapon to gain a competitive edge. Rapidly prototype effects for your film projects and use ProductionCrate FX as a previsualization platform. The vast selection of assets available makes this the perfect environment to plan out complex effects when working on a large project. By taking advantage of ProductionCrate FX's portability, you'll be able to collaborate and communicate ideas on-set, and instantly visualize these with your actors. Use ProductionCrate FX to learn the fundamentals of VFX. 3D tracking, blocking and lighting all become intuitive concepts to users of this app. Try placing a bright orange light source (such as a bulb, LED’s or a laptop screen) in the position of a fire effect, and you'll instantly recognise how practical lighting combined with ProductionCrate FX's digital effects work together to create a realistic image. ProductionCrate FX offers Free access to a limited range of content. Pro Membership unlocks access to the entire range of 10,000+ effects and 3D models. Payment will be charged either weekly, monthly or annually (dependant on selection) to your Apple account after upgrading to a Pro membership. You can cancel your Pro membership at any time. You will retain the features of Pro membership until the end of your current subscription period. Requires iOS 14 iPhone/iPad+ We would love to hear your feedback, ideas and questions. Contact us! Support@ProductionCrate.com TOS: https://www.productioncrate.com/legal/mobile-apps/TERMS.pdf

Screenshots

Replayar4 screens
ProductionCrate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Replayar at 4.8 against ProductionCrate's 4.0. Replayar also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 59%). ProductionCrate's advantage is ratings volume (302 vs 20). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Replayar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ProductionCrate sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Replayar holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProductionCrate has 302 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Replayar's written reviews are positive against 59% of ProductionCrate's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Replayar ships an update every 2 months, ProductionCrate monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Replayar versus ProductionCrate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReplayarProductionCrate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (20 ratings) — better4.0 (302 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better58.9% of reviews
Number of ratings20302 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size303 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReplayAR, Inc.PRODUCTIONCRATE STUDIOS LLC

Customer experience

Replayar

All ratings20 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ProductionCrate

All ratings244 ratings
Positive70.5%
Neutral6.6%
Negative23.0%
Written reviews112 reviews
Positive58.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative33.9%

Bugs and requests

Replayar

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ProductionCrate

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Download limit exceeded error even without downloads
  • Free effects are actually paid
  • Camera is extremely slow, like 1 frame per minute
  • Effects disappear when moved
  • Login issues even with paid subscription
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  • Can't use videos from camera roll

Requested features

10 requests
  • More free VFX effects
  • Vampire, werewolf, and other monster filters
  • Add sound effects
  • Allow horizontal orientation
  • More free effects, less premium content
Show 5 more
  • Add ability to record and then add effects
  • Allow editing of already filmed videos
  • Add custom sound effects
  • Improve cutout and 3D object handling
  • Add Kamehameha effect

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Replayar

Subscriptions2
  • ReplayAR Pro - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • ReplayAR Pro - Yearly$34.991 Year
5 purchases

ProductionCrate

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • 1 Download$0.99
  • 10 Downloads$6.99
  • 50 Downloads$24.99

Questions

Is Replayar free?
Replayar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ProductionCrate free?
ProductionCrate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Replayar or ProductionCrate?
Replayar is rated higher. Replayar averages 4.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while ProductionCrate averages 4.0 from 302 ratings.
Do Replayar or ProductionCrate have ads?
Neither Replayar nor ProductionCrate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Replayar or ProductionCrate?
Replayar ships an update every 2 months, and ProductionCrate monthly. Most recently, Replayar was updated on October 21, 2026 and ProductionCrate on October 19, 2026.

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