# CamTrackAR vs Simulon

The clearest difference is update cadence: Simulon at every 5 days against CamTrackAR's every 3 months. Simulon also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 55%). CamTrackAR's advantage is ratings volume (375 vs 31) and iOS requirement (13.2 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CamTrackAR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Simulon sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for CamTrackAR against 4.4 for Simulon. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CamTrackAR has 375 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of CamTrackAR's written reviews are positive against 67% of Simulon's.

CamTrackAR ships an update every 3 months, Simulon every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CamTrackAR | Simulon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (375 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camtrackar/id1502545167/reviews)** | [4.4 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simulon/id6670765943/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **375** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | 54.9% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.2** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [FXhome Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502545166) | [Simulon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767457094) |

## What reviewers say

### CamTrackAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camtrackar/id1502545167)

This app enables mobile virtual production by capturing video and 3D tracking data simultaneously. It offers dynamic 3D model placement, advanced chroma keying, and the ability to import virtual backgrounds for professional pre-visualization and faster post-production workflows.

**Highlights:** 3D tracking video capture, Dynamic 3D model placement, World-leading chroma key technology, Import virtual backgrounds, ARKit and LiDAR Scanner integration, Automatic camera tracking

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Feature Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Full Features | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Genuinely the most useful tool ever
- 🚀 Amazing App!
- 🚀 Good but
- 🚀 Awesome. Just missing a key piece
- 🚀 Amazing for Blender

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 DECEMBER 2025 update, this app is abandonware
- 🐛 Needs an update
- 🐛 No updates
- 🐛 Tiny imperfections in tracking
- 🐛 everyone seems to love the app, why  no updates?

**Reported bugs**

- Camera is not attached to the path when exported to fbx
- The app record button is stuck on grey and can't shoot video. It's useless unless I can shoot something. I managed to shoot one test before the app failed and it worked fine. I hope the make a fix that will enable users to track using other video apps on the phone and /or connect to more pro cameras
- I don't know if others have had the same problem but when I open the app there is only a black screen if done everything like uninstall- restarting my phone. Am I doing something wrong?

**Requested features**

- 25p PLEASEEE!!!
- Needs support for 24 and 25fps
- How do I point at the Grid and press Set Floor?
- Add 24FPS
- Lens selection/ zoom, Frame rate, Video resolution, Option to flip the camera 180 degrees


### Simulon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simulon/id6670765943)

Create studio-quality visual effects by integrating photorealistic 3D elements into live-action footage. This tool offers an end-to-end VFX workflow on iPhone, from capture to render, adapting to all skill levels. Preview 3D assets in-camera as you film and reconstruct environments in 3D for precise compositing.

**Highlights:** End-to-end VFX workflow on iPhone, In-camera CG preview while filming, Instant 32-bit HDR lighting, Reconstruct reality in 3D, Camera-accurate realism, Import industry-standard 3D files, Cloud render farm integration

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lite | $15.00 | per month |
| Plus | $24.99 | per month |
| Core | $29.00 | per month |
| Pro | $55.00 | per month |
| Lite | $143.99 | per year |
| Studio | $200.00 | per month |
| Plus | $239.00 | per year |
| Pro | $529.00 | per year |
| 10,000 Credits | $5.00 | one-time |
| 20,000 Credits | $10.00 | one-time |
| 30,000 Credits | $15.00 | one-time |
| 50,000 Credits | $25.00 | one-time |
| 80,000 Credits | $40.00 | one-time |
| 90,000 Credits | $45.00 | one-time |
| 180,000 Credits | $90.00 | one-time |
| 200,000 Credits | $100.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CamTrackAR free?

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

### Is Simulon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CamTrackAR or Simulon?

CamTrackAR is rated higher. CamTrackAR averages 4.5 out of 5 from 375 ratings, while Simulon averages 4.4 from 31 ratings.

### Do CamTrackAR or Simulon have ads?

Neither CamTrackAR nor Simulon shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CamTrackAR or Simulon?

CamTrackAR ships an update every 3 months, and Simulon every 5 days. Most recently, CamTrackAR was updated on October 13, 2026 and Simulon on October 11, 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.*