# Assemblr EDU vs Halo AR

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Assemblr EDU | Halo AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/assemblr-edu-learn-in-3d-and-ar/id1505499586/reviews) | **[4.6 (368 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halo-ar-3d-experience-maker/id1534359793/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **368** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 70.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 272 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Assemblr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1425741171) | [LightUp](https://appshunter.io/developer/817956892) |

## What reviewers say

### Assemblr EDU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/assemblr-edu-learn-in-3d-and-ar/id1505499586)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individual Plan 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Group Plan (3 Seats) | $4.99 | per month |
| Single Monthly | $8.00 | per month |
| CREATOR EDU MONTHLY (+350 BLR) | $8.99 | per month |
| CREATOR EDU MONTHLY (+350 BLR) | $20.00 | per month |
| CREATOR EDU MONTHLY (+350 BLR) | $250.00 | per month |
| 500 BLR Coins | $14.49 | one-time |
| 1000 BLR Coins | $28.49 | one-time |
| 1500 BLR Coins | $42.90 | one-time |
| 2000 BLR Coins | $57.00 | one-time |


### Halo AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halo-ar-3d-experience-maker/id1534359793)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Creator Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Creator Pro (Annual) | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to create AR experiences
- 👍 Simple for others to view
- 💡 Great for educational purposes
- 👍 Free version has good features
- 💡 Innovative mixed reality features coming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App won't open after update
- 🐛 App won't open
- 🐛 Download takes 6 hours
- 🐛 Useless download
- 🐛 Cannot rescan anything

**Reported bugs**

- App won't open
- App won't open after update
- Cannot rescan anything
- Overheats phone
- Requires following users to see results

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*