Comparison

Assemblr EDU vs Halo AR

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

Head to head
About

Assemblr EDU

This platform empowers educators and students with interactive 3D and AR learning experiences. Access ready-made lessons, utilize extensive 3D teaching aids, and create custom projects with an easy drag-and-drop editor. Facilitate virtual classes and bring student creations to life in augmented reality.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of ready-to-use 3D/AR topics
  • 6,000+ animated 3D teaching aids
  • Drag-and-drop 3D/AR project editor
  • Augmented reality project presentations
  • Virtual class setup and connection
  • Compatible with all devices
Features
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Assemblr EDU is the one-stop platform for teachers and students to bring fun & interactive 3D/AR learning. Whenever and wherever it is, we believe learning should always be engaging. Here's the #NextLevelEDUcation—both for teachers and students! • Find hundreds of ready-to-use Topics From kindergarten to senior high school grades, you can easily find premade interactive presentation slides—enhanced with 3D visualizations. Get your class preparation done faster & easier for all subjects! • Make use of 6,000+ 3D teaching aids on Edu Kits With Edu Kits, you can bring the complex, abstract concepts closer to your students. View interactive and engaging 3D teaching aids in various subjects, looking real and lively! Psst... They're also animated • Get creative on 3D/AR Editor Need any ideas to hone students' creativity? Let them create their own 3D/AR projects, as easy as drag-and-drop! Use thousands of 2D & 3D assets and elements, so it's easy for students to start creating. • Enliven projects in AR experiences Finished creating the projects? It's presentation time! Invite your students to present their works in front of the classroom, and get ready to bring their projects to life. • Stay connected in Class Set up virtual classes for you and students, and get easily connected virtually. Share works, find lessons, and see what’s going on in one space. Learning goes beyond the walls! SUITABLE FOR ALL SUBJECTS Science, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Math, STEM, History, Geography, English, Physical Education, and more COMPATIBLE ON ALL DEVICES • PC (browser-based) • Laptop (browser-based) • Tablets (mobile app & browser-based) • Smartphones (mobile app & browser-based) For customer service assistance, send an e-mail to edu@assemblrworld.com, or you can find us on the following platforms. Any topic ideas or feature suggestions are welcomed: Website: edu.assemblrworld.com Instagram: @assemblredu & @assemblredu.id Twitter: @assemblrworld YouTube: youtube.com/c/AssemblrWorld Facebook: facebook.com/assemblrworld Community: facebook.com/groups/assemblrworld/

About

Halo AR

Easily create and share interactive 3D augmented reality experiences without coding. Bring your ideas to life by scanning objects, uploading content, and attaching AR to real-world locations or images. Ideal for educators, artists, and businesses.

Highlights
  • Instant AR creation
  • No coding required
  • 3D object and image recognition
  • Attach AR to real-world objects/locations
  • Easy sharing and collaboration
  • Immersive AR lessons
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Create & Share Augmented Reality in Seconds! Halo AR makes it easy to bring the world to life with interactive 3D experiences. Whether you're an educator, artist, content creator, or business professional, our powerful yet intuitive tools let you design, scan, and share augmented reality with just a few taps. Why Choose Halo AR? * Instant AR Creation – No coding required! Simply scan, upload, and bring your ideas to life. * 3D Object & Image Recognition – Attach AR content to real-world objects, images, or locations. * Education & Learning – Engage students with immersive AR lessons, museum exhibits, and interactive books. * Creative & Business Applications – Enhance storytelling, marketing, and design with dynamic AR experiences. * Easy Sharing & Collaboration – Publish and share your AR projects with anyone, anywhere. Join thousands of creators using Halo AR to make learning, storytelling, and exploration more engaging than ever! Download now and start creating.

Screenshots

Assemblr EDU4 screens
Halo AR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Halo AR at 4.6 against Assemblr EDU's 4.2. Halo AR also leads on ratings volume (368 vs 5). Assemblr EDU's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 70%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Assemblr EDU sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Halo AR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Halo AR holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Halo AR has 368 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Assemblr EDU's written reviews are positive against 70% of Halo AR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Assemblr EDU ships an update every 2 weeks, Halo AR fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Assemblr EDU versus Halo AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAssemblr EDUHalo AR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings)4.6 (368 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better70.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5368 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB272 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAssemblrLightUp

Customer experience

Assemblr EDU

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Halo AR

All ratings364 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral4.4%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative26.7%

Bugs and requests

Assemblr EDU

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Halo AR

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App won't open
  • App won't open after update
  • Cannot rescan anything
  • Overheats phone
  • Requires following users to see results
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  • Results only work in some cases
  • Crashes on Apple iPhone 7
  • Crashes on launch
  • Doesn't work appropriately
  • Blocked at school, no developer response

Requested features

5 requests
  • Evolving the app further
  • Clearer instructions for educational use
  • Ability to download own images from Google
  • Ability to create own images
  • Integrating Sketchfab models more easily

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Assemblr EDU

Subscriptions6
  • Individual Plan 1 Month$4.991 Month
  • Group Plan (3 Seats)$4.991 Month
  • Single Monthly$8.001 Month
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  • CREATOR EDU MONTHLY (+350 BLR)$8.991 Month
  • CREATOR EDU MONTHLY (+350 BLR)$20.001 Month
  • CREATOR EDU MONTHLY (+350 BLR)$250.001 Month
One-time4
  • 500 BLR Coins$14.49
  • 1000 BLR Coins$28.49
  • 1500 BLR Coins$42.90
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  • 2000 BLR Coins$57.00
2 purchases

Halo AR

Subscriptions2
  • Creator Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Creator Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Assemblr EDU free?
Assemblr EDU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Halo AR free?
Halo AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Assemblr EDU or Halo AR?
Halo AR is rated higher. Assemblr EDU averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Halo AR averages 4.6 from 368 ratings.
Do Assemblr EDU or Halo AR have ads?
Neither Assemblr EDU nor Halo AR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Assemblr EDU or Halo AR?
Assemblr EDU ships an update every 2 weeks, and Halo AR fortnightly. Most recently, Assemblr EDU was updated on November 3, 2026 and Halo AR on November 3, 2026.

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