Comparison

AR Text vs 3D Text AR

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

Head to head
About

AR Text

Create and display custom 3D text in augmented reality. Personalize your messages with a wide range of fonts and colors, then share them as photos, videos, or directly in AR. Generate AR codes to easily share or anchor your creations.

Highlights
  • Create 3D text in augmented reality
  • 155 font options
  • Full color palette customization
  • Save and edit AR creations
  • Generate AR Codes for sharing
  • Photo and video export
Features
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The AR Text app allows you to create and display texts in Augmented Reality. A 3D preview of your creation is visible before starting your AR modeling. Your 3D texts are fully customizable with 155 fonts and a full color palette. Each of your AR creations is stored in the app and is then easily accessible or editable. Start impressing your friends by sending them your creations in photo, video or directly in AR to immerse them with your messages! Developed in partnership with AR Code, you can within the application generate your Augmented Reality Codes for each of your creations. This code will allow you to easily share your AR creation or anchor them in places of your choice (room, showcase, product, ...). For the moment the generated 3D texts are limited to 15 characters to facilitate the 3D modeling process and limit the weight of your creations. To express your creativity without any limitation, you can also subscribe to the AR Text Premium offer for an unlimited AR modeling: AR Text Premium is a monthly recurring subscription. You will automatically be billed the amount (US$34.99) through the App Store at the end of the free trial period which is 7 days. The monthly subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited. You can manage your subscription in the App Store. Terms of use: https://ar-text.com/terms.html Privacy policy: https://ar-text.com/privacy.html

About

3D Text AR

Easily add 3D text and emojis to your photos and videos using augmented reality. Create colorful, multi-line messages with custom gradients and dynamic video effects. Save your creations instantly without complex setup.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality 3D text placement
  • Full emoji support as 3D characters
  • Multi-line text support
  • Customizable gradient text colors
  • Real-time dynamic video recording
  • Unlimited text setting storage
  • Instant launch without plane detection
Features
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This app allows you to place 3D text in AR space and capture photos and videos. 【Unique Features Not Found in Other Apps】 Full Emoji Support Display not only regular text but also emojis as beautiful 3D characters. Create colorful and expressive messages. Multi-line Text Support Support for multiple lines of text. Display poems, lyrics, and long messages with beautiful 3D layout. Beautiful Gradients Color your text with custom gradients, not just solid colors. Choose from vertical, horizontal, or diagonal directions. Dynamic Video Recording Record videos in real-time while adjusting text height and distance. Create powerful footage with rotation and zoom effects. Unlimited Text Storage Save unlimited text settings. Access your favorite combinations anytime. Instant Launch No tedious plane detection required. Open the app and immediately start placing 3D text and recording.

Screenshots

AR Text4 screens
3D Text AR3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 3D Text AR at none against AR Text's 1. 3D Text AR also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). AR Text's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (33 vs 7). On price, update cadence 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. AR Text sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $34.99 per month. 3D Text AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

3D Text AR holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of AR Text's written reviews are positive against 100% of 3D Text AR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AR Text ships an update every 3 months, 3D Text AR every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 18, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
AR Text versus 3D Text AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAR Text3D Text AR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (33 ratings)4.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings33 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAR Code Pte. Ltd.takeshi ogawa

Customer experience

AR Text

All ratings33 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.1%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

3D Text AR

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AR Text

Subscriptions1
  • AR Text Premium7 Days trial$34.991 Month
None

3D Text AR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AR Text free?
AR Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D Text AR free?
3D Text AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AR Text or 3D Text AR?
3D Text AR is rated higher. AR Text averages 4.5 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while 3D Text AR averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.
Do AR Text or 3D Text AR have ads?
3D Text AR shows ads; AR Text does not.
Which is updated more often, AR Text or 3D Text AR?
AR Text ships an update every 3 months, and 3D Text AR every 2 months. Most recently, AR Text was updated on August 18, 2026 and 3D Text AR on September 10, 2026.

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