# AR vs Animo AR

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Animo AR at none against AR's 2. Animo AR also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (12.5 vs 14.4). AR's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Animo AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for AR against 5.0 for Animo AR. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AR has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AR ships an update every 3 months, Animo AR weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AR | Animo AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-augmented-reality-videos/id1574639372/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animo-ar/id6444368069/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 56 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.4 | **12.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Apps Places](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462400318) | [Look Mister LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1091041344) |

## What reviewers say

### AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-augmented-reality-videos/id1574639372)

Create engaging augmented reality videos by placing 3D animated celestial objects into your real-world environment. Capture photos and videos of your unique scenes and share them instantly on social media.

**Highlights:** Place 3D realistic models, 3D animated celestial objects, Take photos of scenes, Record videos of scenes, Share videos and photos, Create augmented reality scenes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Upgrade to Pro Yearly | $12.99 | per year |


### Animo AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animo-ar/id6444368069)

Experience jungle friends in augmented reality, learning about dental hygiene and dance. Interact with characters, capture photos and videos, and discover information about a dental practice.

**Highlights:** Augmented Reality jungle friends, Dental hygiene education (brushing, flossing), Interactive character manipulation, Photo and video recording, Practice information access, Educational and fun dental care

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AR free?

AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Animo AR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AR or Animo AR?

Animo AR is rated higher. AR averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Animo AR averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do AR or Animo AR have ads?

Neither AR nor Animo AR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AR or Animo AR?

AR ships an update every 3 months, and Animo AR weekly. Most recently, AR was updated on November 3, 2026 and Animo AR on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*