Comparison

Messages Augmented Reality vs LightPlay App

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

Head to head
About

Messages Augmented Reality

Create and send unique messages in augmented reality, featuring 3D text, emojis, and special effects. Share a link for recipients to view your creations, with options for customization and message tracking.

Highlights
  • Send 3D text, emoji, and symbols
  • Augmented reality message viewing
  • Customizable message links
  • Message statistics and read notifications
  • Text effects, animations, and textures
  • iMessage App integration
Features
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Messages Augmented Reality is a new and amazing way to send special messages. You can send text, emoticons, symbols and kawaii in Augmented Reality with cool screen effects. How it works? You create the Augmented Reality message. A message link will be generated. You can then send and share the link with anyone. When they tap the link they can view the Augmented Reality Message that you created. The message link back part can be customised. It’s really easy and fun. You can also view message statistics such as how many times your message was read and also receive a notification the first time your message is read. What about customization? Add text with many different fonts and effects. You can change the size, the 3D effect, the color or you can add amazing textures. Add animations or special effects to text symbols and kawaii. You can do just about anything you imagine. And the Emoticons? A great message always has emoticons. Choose many different 3D emoticons and add them in Augmented Reality. Change the size, position, add animations and special effects. Does the iMessage App work the same way? Yes the iMessage App has all the same amazing feature and customizability. The only difference is that messages are sent directly to the recipient without a link. The recipient can simply tap the message and view it in Augmented Reality. It’s that simple. Message Augmented Reality is fun and amazing. Enjoy making great messages.

About

LightPlay App

Share location-based messages with people globally using text, images, audio, video, and augmented reality. Control message visibility, set time limits, and create digital fences for access. Explore a map of public messages and create unique digital experiences.

Highlights
  • Location-based messaging
  • Text, image, audio, video sharing
  • Augmented reality content
  • Customizable message privacy
  • Time-limited messages
  • Geofencing for access control
  • Interactive global map
Features
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LightPlay Geo Messenger App Drop location based messages anywhere you want! Connect with people around the world in an entirely different way. Message types include: text, images, audio recordings, videos, weblinks, user generated augmented reality and libraries of augmented reality. Message Privacy Settings: Choose your message type and location: Pin your message where you want it, and drop it on the map! Choose user access and discoverability: You decide if your message is for the public, or specifically for the users you select. Choose your message icon: Each message has an icon that shows where it is on the map. Choose between a generic icon, an icon with your profile thumbnail, or an icon that is a thumbnail of the content type. Set your time limit: Select a time frame for your message, anywhere from one minute to thirty days! Set a geofence to limit access by location: A geofence is like a digital fence around your message that a user must be within to open your message. You can optionally enable a geofence on or off. If enabled, set the geofence perimeter size to be anywhere from 10ft to 100ft! Edit your message: You can change and update your message settings at any time. Explore the LightPlay Map Your map is unique to you! As a user, you’ll have access to public messages, messages from accounts you follow, and messages you’re tagged in. How you can use LightPlay Let people know what’s happening and where in real time! Teleport your presence! Place a 2D AR character of yourself anywhere you want to be. Have fun with family and friends! Leave recommendations for people to discover and visit! Geo drop your favorite tracks at locations to set the vibe! Promote your business and sell products at locations! Manage staff and ambassadors with location based check-ins! Find new friends, connections and opportunities! Create new and engaging experiences for people! The ways to connect with people and places are infinite with LightPlay - how will you create your reality? LightPlay allows us all to connect with any location in the world at the speed of light! Let’s use this ability to unite as a high vibrational global community. Together we create a new reality together called, InterLife – a digi-physical environment that elevates the human experience. Let us come together as LightBeings and harness this power for good.

Screenshots

Messages Augmented Reality4 screens
LightPlay App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LightPlay App at 75% against Messages Augmented Reality's 0%. LightPlay App also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.8 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Messages Augmented Reality sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LightPlay App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LightPlay App holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 36 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Messages Augmented Reality's written reviews are positive against 75% of LightPlay App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Messages Augmented Reality ships an update every 78 months, LightPlay App monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Messages Augmented Reality versus LightPlay App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMessages Augmented RealityLightPlay App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (31 ratings)4.8 (36 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3136 — better
Update frequencyEvery 78 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB159 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperVyasaRypplzz, Inc.

Customer experience

Messages Augmented Reality

All ratings31 ratings
Positive77.4%
Neutral9.7%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

LightPlay App

All ratings36 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Messages Augmented Reality

One-time1
  • Unlock All Features$2.99
None

LightPlay App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Messages Augmented Reality free?
Messages Augmented Reality is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LightPlay App free?
LightPlay App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Messages Augmented Reality or LightPlay App?
LightPlay App is rated higher. Messages Augmented Reality averages 4.3 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while LightPlay App averages 4.8 from 36 ratings.
Do Messages Augmented Reality or LightPlay App have ads?
Neither Messages Augmented Reality nor LightPlay App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Messages Augmented Reality or LightPlay App?
Messages Augmented Reality ships an update every 78 months, and LightPlay App monthly. Most recently, Messages Augmented Reality was updated on September 19, 2026 and LightPlay App on June 11, 2026.

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