Comparison

Arve Big Tree vs Vello AR

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

Head to head

Arve Big Tree

New life, for a lost giant.

Augmented Reality Experiences

Free

🎬 Entertainment

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About

Arve Big Tree

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Visit Geeveston to see one of Tasmania's lost giants brought back to life through the magic of Augmented Reality.

About

Vello AR

Experience immersive augmented reality by scanning QR codes. Interact with digital content that comes alive in your physical space, allowing you to record and share unique moments.

Highlights

Augmented reality experiences
QR code activations
Interactive content
Record and share moments
Immersive digital content

Features

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Step Into the World of Augmented Reality! Bring immersive experiences to life with this innovative app. Unlock a variety of activations through QR codes and watch as they come alive in your space! Interact, record, and share the moment with ease. Perfect for creating unforgettable memories, wherever you are.

Screenshots

Arve Big Tree3 screens

Vello AR3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Vello AR at every 2 weeks against Arve Big Tree's every 11 months. Arve Big Tree's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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

Arve Big Tree ships an update every 11 months, Vello AR every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level

Arve Big Tree versus Vello AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Arve Big Tree	Vello AR
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	—	66.7% of reviews
Update frequency	Every 11 months	Every 2 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	—	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	12.0 — better	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	550 MB	131 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Handbuilt Creative Pty Ltd	Question Influencers

In-app purchases

None

Arve Big Tree

No in-app purchases

None

Vello AR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arve Big Tree free?

Arve Big Tree is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Vello AR free?

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

Do Arve Big Tree or Vello AR have ads?

Neither Arve Big Tree nor Vello AR shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Arve Big Tree or Vello AR?

Arve Big Tree ships an update every 11 months, and Vello AR every 2 weeks. Most recently, Arve Big Tree was updated on October 12, 2026 and Vello AR on September 29, 2026.