Comparison

Geek'd Con vs PublishAR

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

Head to head
About

Geek'd Con

Stay updated with guest announcements, ticket information, and all the latest geek news. Vendors can also find important information and sign up directly through the app. Receive push notifications for breaking news and contests.

Highlights
  • Push notifications for news and contests
  • Latest geek news, videos, photos, and audio
  • Submit photos and videos
  • Do not disturb modes for alerts
  • Save articles for offline reading
  • Background audio with controls
  • Share news via social media
Features
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Now you can have the power of Geek'd Con in the palm of your hand with The Geek'd Con mobile app! You'll be able to get guest announcements sent straight to your device. You can also get updates on tickets, find show info and all the geek news you need. Vendors can also find info and sign up through the app. Key Features: • Push notification for breaking news, announcements, contests and more • Read the latest geek news, watch videos, view photo galleries & listen to audio content • Submit Photos/Videos directly from the app • Do not disturb modes for alerts (weekend and after hours) • Save articles for reading later (supports offline viewing) • Features full multi-tasking with background audio and controls • Share the latest news via Facebook & Twitter • 3D Touch added for iOS Devices This is the first version of the Geek'd Con app with many more features planned. Please share your feedback from within the app by clicking the 'Send App Feedback' link in the menu.

About

PublishAR

Create augmented reality experiences by overlaying digital content onto any image. Easily add videos, sounds, or interactive buttons without coding or subscriptions. Share your AR creations via QR codes for viewers to access through the app.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality content creation
  • Overlay digital images, video, or sound
  • No coding or game engine required
  • QR code sharing for AR experiences
  • Customizable virtual buttons
  • Add multiple AR content to projects
Read full description

Using any image, blend the boundaries of the real and the virtual with PublishAR! PublishAR is an augmented reality (AR) content creation tool that enables the overlaying of digital images, video or sound to any tangible image when viewed through an AR enabled device such as a smartphone, tablet or AR glasses.* Simply use the guided "touch point" features to set up, test and share AR content from your mobile device without having to code, use a game engine, or pay costly subscription fees. Content is shared by sending the QR code generated when publishing an AR project. Add multiple AR content experiences to an existing project so viewers only need to scan the QR once for your entire home, marketing campaign or exhibit. Content is activated by scanning the QR code with the QR code scanner within the app. They do not need to register for an account to view the AR content. You also have the option to include customizable virtual buttons to any project to redirect the viewer to an RSVP, gift registry, website URL, phone number, or email. The buttons will appear below your AR experience after activation. Sample uses include: -Adding special messaging to signage, family/personal portraits, or greeting cards. -Enhance exhibits by providing guided audio tours, provide additional details and information on displayed artifacts. -Show previews or provide coupons to posters, magazines, and print advertisements. -Attach videos or pictures of special events such as weddings, birthdays, or other special occasions to invitations relive the special events. -School yearbooks to view class or student accomplishments, plays, recitals, projects, etc. The possibilities are endless. More features to on the way! We will never share, control, sensor, or limit what people decide to create or share. Content created belongs to you and you decide what to do with it. Please refer to our privacy policy and terms of service for more information. Have fun!!! *Example: An AR project created for, and triggered by, an image on a holiday greeting card: When you share the QR code with the person you wish to view your AR project, the viewer must have a copy of the image on the holiday greeting, or a copy of the holiday greeting card itself in order to view the AR experience.

Screenshots

Geek'd Con3 screens
PublishAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PublishAR at 5.0 against Geek'd Con's 4.4. Geek'd Con's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. PublishAR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Geek'd Con asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PublishAR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Geek'd Con ships an update every 3 months, PublishAR every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Geek'd Con versus PublishAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGeek'd ConPublishAR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (13 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB114 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTownsquare Media, LLCBrian Alvara

Customer experience

Geek'd Con

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%

PublishAR

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Geek'd Con

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PublishAR

One-time1
  • PublishAR$2.99

Questions

Is Geek'd Con free?
Geek'd Con is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PublishAR free?
PublishAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Geek'd Con or PublishAR?
PublishAR is rated higher. Geek'd Con averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while PublishAR averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Geek'd Con or PublishAR have ads?
Both Geek'd Con and PublishAR show ads.
Which is updated more often, Geek'd Con or PublishAR?
Geek'd Con ships an update every 3 months, and PublishAR every 6 weeks. Most recently, Geek'd Con was updated on October 26, 2026 and PublishAR on October 1, 2026.

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