Comparison

CraftOS vs Unity AR Companion

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

Head to head
About

CraftOS

This app emulates a classic text-based computer environment, allowing you to write and run Lua programs. It's perfect for learning to code or exploring existing programs from a popular Minecraft mod, all within a retro terminal interface.

Highlights
  • Lua 5.2+ scripting environment
  • 16-color text-based terminal
  • Virtual filesystem
  • Built-in shell
  • Extensive APIs
  • Compatibility with ComputerCraft programs
  • Exclusive graphics mode
Features
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CraftOS-PC is a fantasy terminal that allows you to write and run programs inside an ‘80s-style text console. CraftOS-PC emulates the popular Minecraft mod "ComputerCraft", which adds programmable computers to Minecraft using the Lua programming language. CraftOS-PC takes this experience outside Minecraft to allow you to run the same programs anywhere you go. CraftOS-PC provides a set of functions (called APIs) that make it super easy to do simple tasks such as write text to the screen, read files, and more. The simplicity of these functions makes CraftOS-PC great for new programmers, but their power makes it possible to write all sorts of complex programs with less code. If you aren’t ready to write programs yet, there’s already a large number of programs for ComputerCraft that will work in CraftOS-PC, ranging from simple games to whole graphical operating systems. These can be downloaded through the built-in Pastebin and GitHub Gist clients. • Full Lua 5.2+ scripting environment and command-line REPL • 16-color text-based terminal display • Expansive virtual filesystem for program and data storage • Built-in shell with syntax similar to most desktop shells • APIs to easily access terminal, filesystem, Internet, event queue, and more • Built-in programs make it easy to navigate & edit files without a single line of code • Plenty of help documents to assist programmers • Compatibility with thousands of existing ComputerCraft programs • Over 3x faster than Minecraft mod and comparable emulators • Emulation of all peripherals available in ComputerCraft • Easily access configuration from inside CraftOS • Exclusive graphics mode providing up to 256-color, pixel-based screen manipulation • Edit Lua scripts from CraftOS or other code editing apps • Open-source app makes it easy to suggest and contribute changes Documentation on all of the APIs that ComputerCraft provides are available at https://tweaked.cc, and CraftOS-PC’s unique APIs are described at https://www.craftos-pc.cc/docs/. Join the CraftOS-PC community at https://www.craftos-pc.cc/discord!

About

Unity AR Companion

Capture real-world data and bring it into a development environment for rapid AR experience creation. Streamline iteration and build accurate AR applications for specific locations. Requires the Unity Editor and some features need a Unity MARS subscription.

Highlights
  • Capture static environment scans
  • Record real-world data with video
  • Import and layout AR content on device
  • Create image-based markers and hotspots
  • Preview in-Editor game objects directly on device
  • Sync assets to the cloud
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Capture real-world data directly on your device and bring it into the Unity authoring environment to quickly create and iterate on your AR experience. **This app requires the Unity Editor. Some features require a Unity MARS subscription (see the requirements below).** Decrease iteration time and deliver better AR experiences that will accurately run in the location they’re built for. Unity AR Companion app features: ENVIRONMENT CAPTURE (Unity MARS subscription recommended.) - Capture a static environment scan of a room, location or various planes - Use video to record real-world data for playback - Use video to capture walk-throughs of your target location AR SCENE EDITING (Unity MARS subscription recommended.) - Import content and layout assets directly on your device - Create image-based markers or add a hotspot - Create in-Editor game objects and preview them directly on device – without needing to manually export/import - Import 3D-scanned inventory or other assets and immediately inspect their look and feel on the target mobile platform - Assign placement constraints, like surface elevation and minimum dimensions, to your digital objects STORE AND SYNC - Sync in-Editor assets to the cloud and have them immediately reflected on your device - Includes 1 GiB of cloud storage with your Unity Connect account - Includes 10 GiB of cloud storage for every seat of Unity MARS

Screenshots

CraftOS4 screens
Unity AR Companion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CraftOS at 4.8 against Unity AR Companion's 3.0. CraftOS also leads on ratings volume (17 vs 2). Unity AR Companion's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). 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. CraftOS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Unity AR Companion asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CraftOS holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CraftOS has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of CraftOS's written reviews are positive against 100% of Unity AR Companion's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CraftOS ships an update every 4 months, Unity AR Companion every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
CraftOS versus Unity AR Companion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCraftOSUnity AR Companion
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (17 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB133 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJack BruienneUnity Technologies ApS

Customer experience

CraftOS

All ratings17 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.8%

Unity AR Companion

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CraftOS

One-time1
  • Plugin Collection 1$0.99
None

Unity AR Companion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CraftOS free?
CraftOS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Unity AR Companion free?
Unity AR Companion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CraftOS or Unity AR Companion?
CraftOS is rated higher. CraftOS averages 4.8 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Unity AR Companion averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do CraftOS or Unity AR Companion have ads?
Neither CraftOS nor Unity AR Companion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CraftOS or Unity AR Companion?
CraftOS ships an update every 4 months, and Unity AR Companion every 2 months. Most recently, CraftOS was updated on November 3, 2026 and Unity AR Companion on November 3, 2026.

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