Comparison

Narrator AR vs GrowBrain

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

Head to head
About

Narrator AR

This app uses augmented reality to bring handwritten letters and numbers to life for young children. It encourages early literacy and fine motor skills through interactive animations and gamified handwriting activities, making learning fun and engaging.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality animations of handwritten words
  • Develops fine motor and cognitive skills
  • Gamified handwriting activities
  • Interactive learning for letters and numbers
  • Offline use
  • No data collection
Features
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NOTE: This app works in conjunction with printed activity sheets or books from NarratorAR.com.au Pioneering immersive technology for kindergarten, Narrator AR encourages children to pick up a pen and write before using the app to animate handwritten words off the page in augmented reality. It encourages children at a vital stage of early education to engage essential fine motor and cognitive skills in order to support early literacy and brain development. Watching letters and numbers form in 3D animation helps young learners gain a deep understanding of how to write. It is specifically beneficial for visual learners. Sustaining interest and engagement is a challenge so we have introduced alternative endings for each AR animation, delivered in a random sequence. This encourages children to ‘write more’ and ‘play again’. AR activity sheets connect children to their work and gamifying handwriting from simple introductory activities to word hunts, AR adventures and 'get moving' activities. Activities follow children through over a year of learning skills, applying knowledge and then building confidence as writers and storytellers.   Narrator AR is ideal for group or independent classroom use, 1:1 home learning or OT sessions. The app is designed for 3-5year olds and popular with people learning English as a second language. SAFETY AND SUPPORT - No data is collected - No ads or in app purchases - Can be used offline - The app needs access to the device's camera for augmented reality - Narratorar.com.au provides detailed instructions, free lesson plans, demos, activity programs, samples and an extensive resource library. Extensive resources will support you through a year of learning letters, numbers, cvcs and storytelling. WHAT'S NEW - Enhanced AR animation - AR animations have comical endings which are delivered in random sequence to increase engagement and ‘play again’ value - New activity resources, in the AR Learning Hub all with handwriting and AR activation, include: - ABC Letter bundles - 123 Number bundles - Story Pages - creative story writing (CVCs, 4 seasons, About Me, Easer, Christmas and more ... ) - Get moving activities – great for brain breaks - AR adventures - Ocean theme, Super Hero theme and more on the way! TECHNICAL UPDATE - Now using ARKIT

About

GrowBrain

Features
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Sounds familiar? “Mom, wait… I’m almost done!” And just like that, 40 minutes of TikTok, YouTube, and games go by. Homework? Once again — postponed. You’re frustrated. Your child is upset. Another conflict... GrowBrain offers a peaceful solution: development first — then entertainment. The app blocks YouTube, TikTok, games, and other apps until your child completes a short brain-training task. Clear rules. No yelling. No constant reminders. Science-based games train: - Attention and focus - Memory and reasoning - Cognitive flexibility and self-control GrowBrain adjusts difficulty levels to keep your child engaged and help form healthy digital habits. Safety first: - No ads - No external links - No in-app purchases - No data collection - Works offline Also great for adults — train your brain together with your child. Feel calmer. Think sharper. Grow stronger. GrowBrain — we don’t promise magic. But we believe in the power of habits that can change lives. Please note: GrowBrain is a subscription-based app. A subscription is required to access features and content. Try GrowBrain today — and see the first changes in just one month. (Subscription required for access) This app uses Apple’s standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Narrator AR4 screens
GrowBrain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Narrator AR at none against GrowBrain's 6. Narrator AR also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GrowBrain sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Narrator AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Narrator AR versus GrowBrain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNarrator ARGrowBrain
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKatrina YoudaleRoman Shulha

In-app purchases

None

Narrator AR

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

GrowBrain

Subscriptions6
  • 1-month subscription3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • 1-month subscription$5.991 Month
  • 6-months subscription$29.996 Months
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  • 6-months subscription6 Months trial$29.996 Months
  • 1-year subscription$47.991 Year
  • 1-year subscription1 Year trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Narrator AR free?
Narrator AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GrowBrain free?
GrowBrain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Narrator AR or GrowBrain have ads?
Neither Narrator AR nor GrowBrain shows ads.

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