# Halo AR vs Generation Global

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Generation Global at none against Halo AR's 2. Generation Global also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 70%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Halo AR's advantage is ratings volume (368 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Halo AR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Generation Global asks for nothing beyond the download.

Generation Global holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Halo AR has 368 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Halo AR's written reviews are positive against 100% of Generation Global's.

Halo AR ships an update fortnightly, Generation Global monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Halo AR | Generation Global |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (368 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halo-ar-3d-experience-maker/id1534359793/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/generation-global/id6450772528/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **368** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 272 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LightUp](https://appshunter.io/developer/817956892) | [International Baccalaureate Organization](https://appshunter.io/developer/1380865113) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Generation Global

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/generation-global/id6450772528)

Connect with peers globally in a safe, moderated community to build communication skills. Explore interactive topics like climate change and well-being through engaging activities and live dialogues. Earn achievements as you learn and expand your perspectives.

**Highlights:** Global peer connections, Interactive topic exploration, Communication skill development, Live video conferences, Earn badges and certificates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Halo AR free?

Halo AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Generation Global free?

Generation Global is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Halo AR or Generation Global?

Generation Global is rated higher. Halo AR averages 4.6 out of 5 from 368 ratings, while Generation Global averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Halo AR or Generation Global have ads?

Neither Halo AR nor Generation Global shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Halo AR or Generation Global?

Halo AR ships an update fortnightly, and Generation Global monthly. Most recently, Halo AR was updated on November 3, 2026 and Generation Global on October 8, 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.*