Comparison

AR Text vs Play AR by ReactVision

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

Play AR by ReactVision

Features
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Create. Place. Play. Play AR is the ultimate creative sandbox for the spatial computing era. Go from a simple idea to a fully realized Augmented Reality scene in minutes—no 3D design skills required. AI-Powered Creation: Just type a text prompt or upload an image, and watch as our AI generates unique 3D models instantly. Whether you want to prototype a new app idea or just see a giant cat in your living room, Play AR makes it happen. World-Class AR Powered by the ViroReact renderer, Play AR offers high-fidelity performance. Place your models in the real world with advanced features like occlusion, allowing digital objects to blend realistically behind physical furniture and walls. Capture & Share: Don't just keep it to yourself. Use the in-app camera and video tools to record your interactions and share your unique AR creations with friends. Powered by ReactVision Developers and creators can connect the app directly to ReactVision Studio. Sync your account to unlock higher usage limits and automatically back up your AI-generated assets to your team library. Download Play AR today and start building the impossible.

Screenshots

AR Text4 screens
Play AR by ReactVision4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Play AR by ReactVision at every 3 days against AR Text's every 3 months. AR Text's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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. AR Text sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $34.99 per month and Play AR by ReactVision sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AR Text ships an update every 3 months, Play AR by ReactVision every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AR Text versus Play AR by ReactVision: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAR TextPlay AR by ReactVision
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (33 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings33 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB181 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAR Code Pte. Ltd.ReactVision

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AR Text

Subscriptions1
  • AR Text Premium7 Days trial$34.991 Month
3 purchases

Play AR by ReactVision

One-time3
  • 5 Credits$2.99
  • 10 Credits$4.99
  • 25 Credits$9.99

Questions

Is AR Text free?
AR Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Play AR by ReactVision free?
Play AR by ReactVision is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AR Text or Play AR by ReactVision have ads?
Neither AR Text nor Play AR by ReactVision shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AR Text or Play AR by ReactVision?
AR Text ships an update every 3 months, and Play AR by ReactVision every 3 days. Most recently, AR Text was updated on October 18, 2026 and Play AR by ReactVision on October 14, 2026.

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