Comparison

PublishAR vs Superhero Comic Con

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

Head to head
About

PublishAR

Create augmented reality experiences by overlaying digital content onto any image. Easily add videos, sounds, or interactive buttons without coding or subscriptions. Share your AR creations via QR codes for viewers to access through the app.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality content creation
  • Overlay digital images, video, or sound
  • No coding or game engine required
  • QR code sharing for AR experiences
  • Customizable virtual buttons
  • Add multiple AR content to projects
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Using any image, blend the boundaries of the real and the virtual with PublishAR! PublishAR is an augmented reality (AR) content creation tool that enables the overlaying of digital images, video or sound to any tangible image when viewed through an AR enabled device such as a smartphone, tablet or AR glasses.* Simply use the guided "touch point" features to set up, test and share AR content from your mobile device without having to code, use a game engine, or pay costly subscription fees. Content is shared by sending the QR code generated when publishing an AR project. Add multiple AR content experiences to an existing project so viewers only need to scan the QR once for your entire home, marketing campaign or exhibit. Content is activated by scanning the QR code with the QR code scanner within the app. They do not need to register for an account to view the AR content. You also have the option to include customizable virtual buttons to any project to redirect the viewer to an RSVP, gift registry, website URL, phone number, or email. The buttons will appear below your AR experience after activation. Sample uses include: -Adding special messaging to signage, family/personal portraits, or greeting cards. -Enhance exhibits by providing guided audio tours, provide additional details and information on displayed artifacts. -Show previews or provide coupons to posters, magazines, and print advertisements. -Attach videos or pictures of special events such as weddings, birthdays, or other special occasions to invitations relive the special events. -School yearbooks to view class or student accomplishments, plays, recitals, projects, etc. The possibilities are endless. More features to on the way! We will never share, control, sensor, or limit what people decide to create or share. Content created belongs to you and you decide what to do with it. Please refer to our privacy policy and terms of service for more information. Have fun!!! *Example: An AR project created for, and triggered by, an image on a holiday greeting card: When you share the QR code with the person you wish to view your AR project, the viewer must have a copy of the image on the holiday greeting, or a copy of the holiday greeting card itself in order to view the AR experience.

About

Superhero Comic Con

Your digital guide to the event, providing the latest schedule, celebrity and artist info, exhibitor lists, and maps. Receive notifications for news and updates, and create your personalized schedule to ensure you don't miss any event features.

Highlights
  • Up-to-date event schedule
  • Celebrity and artist information
  • Exhibitor list
  • Interactive maps
  • Personalized schedule creation
  • Event notifications
Features
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Superhero Comic Con Mobile App is your digital guide to the Event. You’ll get the most up-to-date schedule; celebrity and artist information; exhibitor list; maps; event features and more. You will also receive notifications for the latest news and schedule updates plus be able to create your own schedule, so you don’t miss a thing! Download the Official Superhero Comic Con app now.

Screenshots

PublishAR4 screens
Superhero Comic Con4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PublishAR at 100% against Superhero Comic Con's 50%. PublishAR also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 12 months). Superhero Comic Con's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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. PublishAR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Superhero Comic Con asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PublishAR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of PublishAR's written reviews are positive against 50% of Superhero Comic Con's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PublishAR ships an update every 6 weeks, Superhero Comic Con every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PublishAR versus Superhero Comic Con: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPublishARSuperhero Comic Con
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 12 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB138 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBrian AlvaraPMX EVENTS LLC

Customer experience

PublishAR

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Superhero Comic Con

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PublishAR

One-time1
  • PublishAR$2.99
None

Superhero Comic Con

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PublishAR free?
PublishAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Superhero Comic Con free?
Superhero Comic Con is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PublishAR or Superhero Comic Con?
PublishAR is rated higher. PublishAR averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Superhero Comic Con averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.
Do PublishAR or Superhero Comic Con have ads?
PublishAR shows ads; Superhero Comic Con does not.
Which is updated more often, PublishAR or Superhero Comic Con?
PublishAR ships an update every 6 weeks, and Superhero Comic Con every 12 months. Most recently, PublishAR was updated on September 13, 2026 and Superhero Comic Con on June 10, 2026.

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