Halo AR vs Assemblr ScanAR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Halo AR
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.
- 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
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Create & Share Augmented Reality in Seconds! Halo AR makes it easy to bring the world to life with interactive 3D experiences. Whether you're an educator, artist, content creator, or business professional, our powerful yet intuitive tools let you design, scan, and share augmented reality with just a few taps. Why Choose Halo AR? * Instant AR Creation – No coding required! Simply scan, upload, and bring your ideas to life. * 3D Object & Image Recognition – Attach AR content to real-world objects, images, or locations. * Education & Learning – Engage students with immersive AR lessons, museum exhibits, and interactive books. * Creative & Business Applications – Enhance storytelling, marketing, and design with dynamic AR experiences. * Easy Sharing & Collaboration – Publish and share your AR projects with anyone, anywhere. Join thousands of creators using Halo AR to make learning, storytelling, and exploration more engaging than ever! Download now and start creating.
Assemblr ScanAR
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Assemblr ScanAR is an application specifically made to scan physical products powered by Assemblr and view the AR experiences—be it above books, flashcards, or basically any products. It's all easy and simple! Simply scan the physical products with Assemblr ScanAR, and you're gonna see wonderful pop-up AR experiences above. Stun your kids or friends with the exciting experiences, and get ready to see magical view around you in 3D & AR view! GET CONNECTED! For customer service assistance, send an e-mail to support@assemblrworld.com, or you can find us on the following platforms. We welcome all of your thoughts and suggestions: Website: assemblrworld.com Instagram: @assemblrworld Twitter: @assemblrworld YouTube: youtube.com/c/AssemblrWorld Facebook: facebook.com/assemblrworld
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Assemblr ScanAR at none against Halo AR's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Halo AR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Assemblr ScanAR asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Halo AR | Assemblr ScanAR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (364 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 364 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 272 MB | 126 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | LightUp | Assemblr |
Bugs and requests
Halo AR
Reported bugs
10 issues- App won't open
- App won't open after update
- Cannot rescan anything
- Overheats phone
- Requires following users to see results
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- Results only work in some cases
- Crashes on Apple iPhone 7
- Crashes on launch
- Doesn't work appropriately
- Blocked at school, no developer response
Requested features
5 requests- 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
Assemblr ScanAR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Halo AR
- Creator Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Creator Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$99.991 Year
Assemblr ScanAR
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Halo AR free?
Is Assemblr ScanAR free?
Do Halo AR or Assemblr ScanAR have ads?
Which is updated more often, Halo AR or Assemblr ScanAR?
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