Comparison

AlbumAR vs AR Studio Viewer

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

Head to head
About

AlbumAR

Features
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AlbumAR is the first available augmented reality albums and photos. When you point the camera at the photo in an album, the photo comes to life! You can enjoy your photos even after decades! Be the first to use technologies that will soon become familiar. AlbumAR app is ideal for kindergarten, school (elementary and high school) graduation albums. AlbumAR photos look very impressive in presentations, advertising materials, wedding albums and photo books, thematic albums: love stories, baptism, birthday, first year, anniversary ... The application features are not limited to albums. AlbumAR can be used with any print product: posters, calendars, postcards or plain printed photographs. How to try the application? 1. Install and download the free AlbumAR app 2. Open the website www.album-ar.com 3. In the "Examples" section, scan the QR code and point the camera at the photo next to it. Requirements for using the application. AlbumAR app can works offline! A stable internet connection or Wi-Fi and free space on your device are required only during the first time you download an album.

About

AR Studio Viewer

Easily create and experience augmented reality content from various sources like albums and business cards. Capture photos with virtual characters and share them across social media platforms.

Highlights
  • Create AR content
  • View AR content
  • Use AR on albums
  • Use AR on business cards
  • Take photos with characters
  • Share on social media
Features
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Enjoy AR in just one touch Create and enjoy AR on albums, promo materials, business card etc Take photos with your favorite characters and share them on social networks

Screenshots

AlbumAR4 screens
AR Studio Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AR Studio Viewer at fortnightly against AlbumAR's every 8 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AlbumAR ships an update every 8 months, AR Studio Viewer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
AlbumAR versus AR Studio Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlbumARAR Studio Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYurii KaliuzhnyiWebAR-Studio

In-app purchases

None

AlbumAR

No in-app purchases

None

AR Studio Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AlbumAR free?
AlbumAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AR Studio Viewer free?
AR Studio Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AlbumAR or AR Studio Viewer have ads?
Neither AlbumAR nor AR Studio Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AlbumAR or AR Studio Viewer?
AlbumAR ships an update every 8 months, and AR Studio Viewer fortnightly. Most recently, AlbumAR was updated on October 26, 2026 and AR Studio Viewer on October 8, 2026.

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