# ARKitchen Kitchen Design vs Chronicle Compass

The clearest difference is rating: Chronicle Compass at 5.0 against ARKitchen Kitchen Design's 4.3. Chronicle Compass also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). ARKitchen Kitchen Design's advantage is ratings volume (487 vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ARKitchen Kitchen Design sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Chronicle Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

Chronicle Compass holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ARKitchen Kitchen Design has 487 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ARKitchen Kitchen Design ships an update every 5 days, Chronicle Compass every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ARKitchen Kitchen Design | Chronicle Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (487 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arkitchen-kitchen-design/id1478171976/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chronicle-compass/id6747997313/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **487** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 26.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 954 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Altered Teapot Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478171975) | [Douglas Molineux](https://appshunter.io/developer/397682666) |

## What reviewers say

### ARKitchen Kitchen Design

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arkitchen-kitchen-design/id1478171976)

Design and visualize your dream kitchen using augmented reality and 3D modeling. This app allows you to plan layouts, customize cabinets, and preview renovations in real-time before you build.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality kitchen visualization, 3D design and planning, Lidar scan for accurate floor plans, Customizable cabinet styles and colors, AI-powered layout suggestions, Multiple design modes (AR, Lidar, 3D, 2D)

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ProVersion 30 Days | $4.99 | one-time |
| ProVersion30Days | $4.99 | one-time |
| ProVersion 365 Days | $24.99 | one-time |
| ProVersion365Days | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for kitchen design
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Lots of features and customization options
- 👍 Helpful for visualizing kitchen remodel
- 👍 Variety of design options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy, screen jumps around
- 🐛 Difficult to use, not intuitive
- 🔒 Need to pay to access full features
- 🐛 Camera access issues
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- App won't open or start
- Placement of elements is inconsistent
- Inability to remove or rearrange cabinets
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Allow custom kitchen shapes, not just rectangular
- Improve placement and positioning of cabinets and appliances
- Add more furniture and appliance models
- Improve save/load functionality
- Better AR integration and visualization


### Chronicle Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chronicle-compass/id6747997313)

Explore historical locations in your vicinity and earn rewards for your discoveries. This app helps you uncover the past around you, offering a fun way to learn and engage with history.

**Highlights:** Discover historical sites nearby, Earn achievements, Collect points, Explore local history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ARKitchen Kitchen Design free?

ARKitchen Kitchen Design is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Chronicle Compass free?

Chronicle Compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ARKitchen Kitchen Design or Chronicle Compass?

Chronicle Compass is rated higher. ARKitchen Kitchen Design averages 4.3 out of 5 from 487 ratings, while Chronicle Compass averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ARKitchen Kitchen Design or Chronicle Compass have ads?

Neither ARKitchen Kitchen Design nor Chronicle Compass shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ARKitchen Kitchen Design or Chronicle Compass?

ARKitchen Kitchen Design ships an update every 5 days, and Chronicle Compass every 3 weeks. Most recently, ARKitchen Kitchen Design was updated on October 17, 2026 and Chronicle Compass on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*