Comparison

AR Events.io vs Starling Murmurations

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

Head to head
About

AR Events.io

Enhance events with interactive augmented reality experiences. Explore historical periods, wildlife, and space through engaging 3D models. Features include scavenger hunts, social sharing, and customizable branding for academic, civic, or corporate gatherings.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality models
  • Interactive educational content
  • Scavenger hunt mode
  • Selfie and video capture
  • Customizable UI branding
  • Social distancing friendly
Features
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AREvents.io is a mobile app that brings augmented reality experiences to your academic, civic, corporate, or private event! Take your audience back in time to experience dinosaurs and prehistoric marine life, or take an African Safari. Travel through space to visit planets of our solar system and learn about the history of space flight and more! Audiences can learn, interact, take selfies and videos with the models. In Scavenger Hunt mode, audiences may compete to find and answer questions about the models for prizes. Custom brand the UI, sell corporate sponsorships, and customize advertising. AR Events provides fun, educational, engaging experiences that permit safe social distancing for your audience. Contact us today to book your next Augmented Reality Event!

About

Starling Murmurations

Features
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Watch thousands of starlings paint the sky in living, breathing patterns — directly on your iPhone or iPad. Starling Murmurations is a real-time simulation of the mesmerizing aerial displays that wild flocks perform at dusk, built on the same science that explains how real birds coordinate without a leader. Each bird follows a handful of simple rules — alignment, cohesion, separation — and out of those rules emerges the breathtaking choreography of the murmuration. Tap to attract the flock, summon a predator to scatter them, switch atmospheres from sunset to rainstorm, or hide the UI and let the birds take over the screen. EXPERIENCE • Live simulation of up to 10,000 starlings • Atmospheric themes: Sunset, Dawn, Nightly, Rainy, Summer, Winter • Predator hunting styles to disrupt the flock dynamics • Immersive Mode — a configurable gesture hides the UI for full-screen calm • Generative ambient music tuned to each atmosphere • Natural audio: birdsong, cicadas, wind, rain • Real-time Performance Indicator • Adaptive quality tier for smooth animation on older devices THE SCIENCE Inspired by Ballerini, Cavagna, Giardina et al. (2008) on topological interaction in starling flocks, and refined with the 3D StarDisplay simulation by Hildenbrandt, Carere & Hemelrijk (2010). Each bird interacts with its 7 nearest neighbors regardless of distance — producing the scale-free, almost telepathic synchronization you see in the wild. STARLING PRO Unlock the full flock — up to 10,000 birds, every atmosphere, predator styles, and Immersive Mode — via Pro Monthly (with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers) or a one-time Pro Lifetime purchase. PRIVACY No accounts, no ads, no analytics, no tracking. Purchases are processed securely by Apple; your preferences never leave your device. Privacy: https://magicaelite.dev/en/portfolio/starling/privacy Terms: https://magicaelite.dev/en/portfolio/starling/terms

Screenshots

AR Events.io4 screens
Starling Murmurations4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AR Events.io at none against Starling Murmurations's 2. Starling Murmurations's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Starling Murmurations sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. AR Events.io asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AR Events.io ships an update every 3 months, Starling Murmurations weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AR Events.io versus Starling Murmurations: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAR Events.ioStarling Murmurations
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size195 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKeri DeWittMARCO BELGRADO

In-app purchases

None

AR Events.io

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Starling Murmurations

Subscriptions1
  • Starling Pro7 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$17.99

Questions

Is AR Events.io free?
AR Events.io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Starling Murmurations free?
Starling Murmurations is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AR Events.io or Starling Murmurations have ads?
Neither AR Events.io nor Starling Murmurations shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AR Events.io or Starling Murmurations?
AR Events.io ships an update every 3 months, and Starling Murmurations weekly. Most recently, AR Events.io was updated on October 19, 2026 and Starling Murmurations on October 21, 2026.

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