Comparison

Xpark AR vs LightenAR

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

Head to head

About

Xpark AR

Explore augmented reality experiences within the Xpark aquarium and with select merchandise. Scan designated points to bring the "Wei Wei" character to life in various ocean environments, and capture memorable photos with the characters. Enhance your visit with interactive AR features linked to the aquarium and specific products.

Highlights

AR photo points in Xpark aquarium
Scan to bring "Wei Wei" character to life
Explore virtual ocean environments
Take photos with characters
AR experience with specific merchandise
Compatible with ARKit-enabled devices

Features

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■ 遊戲方式在Xpark館内找尋設置AR的照相點吧！在手機中使用APP掃描後「未未」將會飛出，在世界各地的海洋當中享受大冒險的樂趣。也可以與角色們一同拍照留念唷。在Xpark館内當中所販售的特定商品也可以一同體驗這樣的樂趣，透過與本程式（Xpark AR）的連動將可以看到與館內不同的「未未」們的樣貌。 ※ Xpark AR為Xpark 館內以及特定原創商品感受AR(擴增實境)的應用程式。 ※ 請使用可以對應ARKit的手機。

About

LightenAR

Features

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【特色】只要掃描光標籤之後，即可體驗AR功能，與虛擬的AR世界做互動【操作方法】 1. 尋找附近的光標籤，使用手機掃描後即可進入AR的虛擬世界 2. 在AR中點擊虛擬物件，即可與之互動

Screenshots

Xpark AR4 screens

LightenAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LightenAR at fortnightly against Xpark AR's every 6 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xpark AR ships an update every 6 months, LightenAR fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level

Xpark AR versus LightenAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Xpark AR	LightenAR
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	75.0% of reviews	—
Update frequency	Every 6 months	Fortnightly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	14.0 — better	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	250 MB	95 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	ROBOT communications INC.	Light Generation Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Xpark AR

No in-app purchases

None

LightenAR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Xpark AR free?

Xpark AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is LightenAR free?

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

Do Xpark AR or LightenAR have ads?

Neither Xpark AR nor LightenAR shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Xpark AR or LightenAR?

Xpark AR ships an update every 6 months, and LightenAR fortnightly. Most recently, Xpark AR was updated on October 27, 2026 and LightenAR on October 27, 2026.