Smart MFG 2 vs SmartLearn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smart MFG 2
Explore the world of manufacturing with augmented reality. Design, build, and repair a drone in an interactive AR experience. Learn about manufacturing careers and industry advancements.
- Augmented reality drone design
- Interactive drone building experience
- AR drone repair simulation
- Learn about manufacturing careers
- Virtual Manufacturing Day participation
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Participating in Manufacturing Day on Oct 2? Use the Smart MFG 2 app at the virtual event. See https://www.ptc.com/en/solutions/digital-manufacturing/smart-mfg-app. The Smart MFG 2 app gives everyone the chance to be a creator with augmented reality. Design and manufacture a drone. Begin by placing the drone in your current location—then move and tilt your device to see AR capabilities in action. Getting started is easy: 1. Open the Smart MFG 2 app 2. Find a wide open, flat surface to place your drone. The ground or a large table are great choices. If you don’t see the drone appear, step back to get a wider view of your space. 3. After the drone lands, answer the call from Drone Industries to begin the experience. 4. See how the team works to redesign and manufacture a better drone blade. 5. After the fix kit is manufactured, repair the broken blade with AR. Want to learn more about manufacturing industry and manufacturing careers? Visit creatorswanted.org/youth (launching October 2020). This experience was created by PTC for the National Association of Manufacturers and its 501(c)(3) nonprofit, workforce development and education partner, The Manufacturing Institute, which together are driving programs and research to promote modern manufacturing and jump-starting new approaches to growing manufacturing talent, such as MFG Day. For more information, visit themanufacturinginstitute.org. This AR experience is powered by Vuforia, the leading industrial augmented reality platform from PTC. Learn more at https://www.ptc.com/en/products/vuforia. For questions or support please reach out to Smart_MFG@ptc.com.
SmartLearn
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Playing with Cards is a fun and interactive Augmented Reality (AR) flashcard app designed for kids aged 2-5 years. It works by blending mobile learning with hands-on play to keep children engaged. With this app, kids can scan flashcards from the Playing with Cards box and see them come to life. They can also explore interactions by scanning two cards together to reveal exciting animations. Key Features - Learn uppercase and lowercase letters with animated visuals. - Combine two cards to see how letters relate to different objects. - Practice spelling in an interactive way. - Improve pronunciation skills with audio guidance. - 100% ad-free experience. - No in-app purchases. - Capture real-time learning moments and share them online. How to Use - Download the app for free from the Apple Store. - Sign up to create an account. - Place a single card in front of the camera to see it come to life. - For interactive experiences, position the uppercase letter card on the left and the lowercase letter card on the right. - Click the "Spell" button to hear correct spellings and pronunciations. - Use the camera feature to capture learning moments and share them online.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Smart MFG 2 at none against SmartLearn's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Smart MFG 2 | SmartLearn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 300 MB | 227 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PTC Inc. | Tekurious |
In-app purchases
Smart MFG 2
No in-app purchases
SmartLearn
No in-app purchases









