# PathogenAR vs Perfect Day

The clearest difference is rating: PathogenAR at 5.0 against Perfect Day's 2.8. PathogenAR also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). Perfect Day's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#180 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Perfect Day sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.00 per 7 days. PathogenAR asks for nothing beyond the download.

PathogenAR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 11 respectively.

PathogenAR ships an update every 2 months, Perfect Day every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PathogenAR | Perfect Day |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathogenar/id1489343174/reviews)** | [2.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfect-day-parent/id1661920286/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#180** |
| Size | 137 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases](https://appshunter.io/developer/1342358975) | [Perfect Day Live Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661920254) |

## What reviewers say

### PathogenAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathogenar/id1489343174)

Explore interactive stories about infectious diseases in augmented reality. This educational app uses touch gestures or a Merge Cube to bring pathogens to life, offering an engaging way to learn about disease.

**Highlights:** Augmented Reality exploration, Interactive pathogen stories, Touch gesture controls, Merge Cube device compatibility, Educational disease content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Perfect Day

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfect-day-parent/id1661920286)

**Currently charting:** #180 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Stay connected with your child's day at daycare or preschool. This app offers live HD video monitoring, real-time activity updates, and direct messaging with your childcare provider. It simplifies communication and provides peace of mind through instant notifications and easy information management.

**Highlights:** Patented live HD video monitoring, Real-time activity feed, Direct messaging with childcare center, Daily schedule viewing, Instant notifications for drop-off/pick-up, Contactless check-in/check-out

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription Plan | $6.00 | per 7 days |
| Free Trial | $10.00 | per 7 days |
| Ultimate | $10.00 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great camera quality
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Live video streaming
- 👍 Real-time updates on child's activities
- 👍 Photos and notes from teachers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Slow loading times
- 🐛 Inconsistent notifications
- 🐛 High cost and subscription fees
- 🐛 Poor customer service

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- App freezes often
- Slow loading times
- Video lags
- Camera rarely loads

**Requested features**

- Zoom feature for video
- Widget or quick actions
- Ability to download attachments/pictures
- Customizable notifications
- Direct messaging with teachers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PathogenAR free?

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

### Is Perfect Day free?

Perfect Day is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PathogenAR or Perfect Day?

PathogenAR is rated higher. PathogenAR averages 5.0 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Perfect Day averages 2.8 from 11 ratings.

### Do PathogenAR or Perfect Day have ads?

Neither PathogenAR nor Perfect Day shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PathogenAR or Perfect Day?

PathogenAR ships an update every 2 months, and Perfect Day every 2 weeks. Most recently, PathogenAR was updated on June 4, 2026 and Perfect Day on September 23, 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.*