The AUGMent vs Altairika
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
The AUGMent
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The purpose of this app is to use augmented reality (AR) as an interactive teaching pedagogy for users to better understand mental health symptoms such as hallucinations (auditory, visual and tactile) while learning mental health nursing. This exposure hopefully will enhance usersβ learning therefore improving their empathetic response towards people who are experiencing hallucinations.
Altairika
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Imagine diving into the depths of the ocean, swimming right next to a white shark, or shrinking down several million times to see for yourself how cells function, and then embarking on an exciting space journey to search the mysteries of the Universe. All this is possible with VR technology. Films can be watched using a VR headset, a Cardboard portative VR headset or with your smartphone only. WHO WILL LIKE ALTAIRIKA? Anyone who is interested in technologies and is open to new experiences! Modern parents who want to get to know their children better and expand their horizons. Students who are fed up with boring visual aids and want to try unusual ways of learning. It is important to develop curiosity and self-motivation from an early age, so ALTAIRIKA not only educates but also inspires. Spectacular visuals + interesting lecture = an exciting adventure where every fact is surprising, memorable and makes you want to learn even more! ALTAIRIKA offers unique content, fully licensed and created especially for our users. We pay special attention to safety, ensuring that our films are suitable for children of all ages. ALTAIRIKA is not just an app, it is an opportunity to learn anytime and anywhere, because everything you need is at your fingertips, right in your smartphone! Informative, fun, technological and productive!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Altairika at every 3 months against The AUGMent's every 13 months. The AUGMent's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The AUGMent ships an update every 13 months, Altairika every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The AUGMent | Altairika |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 3 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 219 MB | 188 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | National University of Singapore | Altairika LLC |
In-app purchases
The AUGMent
No in-app purchases
Altairika
No in-app purchases









