Space Elevator AR vs The Foundering
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Space Elevator AR
Explore a virtual space elevator in your environment using augmented reality. View its components on Earth and in space, and capture videos of the experience.
- Augmented reality visualization
- View components on Earth and in space
- Mockup and full-size models
- Video capture of AR scene
- Interactive exploration
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Discover the Space Elevator in Augmented Reality, as a mockup in your living room or a full size outdoor model. Explore its main components on Earth and in Space. And video-capture the scene in the real world !
The Foundering
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This augmented reality site-specific artwork, designed by artist John Fillwalk and the IDIA Lab team at Ball State University, allows visitors to use their phones to transform a location by introducing virtual elements that connect to their surrounds. Employing animated 3D objects and sound, the site transports the visitor to an augmented virtual experience within familiar surroundings.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: The Foundering at Free against Space Elevator AR's $1.99. The Foundering also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 22 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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The Foundering is free to download; Space Elevator AR costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Space Elevator AR ships an update every 22 months, The Foundering weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Space Elevator AR | The Foundering |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 151 MB | 226 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Olivier Boisard | IDIA Lab |
In-app purchases
Space Elevator AR
No in-app purchases
The Foundering
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Space Elevator AR free?
Is The Foundering free?
Do Space Elevator AR or The Foundering have ads?
Which is updated more often, Space Elevator AR or The Foundering?
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