[Alien] Star Dust vs afx
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
[Alien] Star Dust
Experience a traveling exhibition through augmented reality. View 3D models of meteorites with binaural sound, and learn about the vastness of space ecology and extraterrestrial dust. Recommended for use with headphones.
- Augmented reality meteorite viewing
- 3D animated models
- Binaural soundscapes
- Educational content on space ecology
- Interactive exhibition companion
- Postcard integration
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This app is part of the [Alien] Star Dust traveling exhibition, and is meant to be used in order to experience the installation. The app allows visitors to view 3D representations of historically significant meteorites with accompanying binaural sound. Inspired by the fact that 60-100 tons of extra-stellar dust falls on earth every day, the goal of the project is to make us aware of the larger space ecology and that these various pollutants we breathe know no boundaries. To use the app, enable your camera and point it at one of images of meteorites found in the exhibition space or on distributed postcards. An animated 3D rendering of the meteorite will appear on your screen with accompanying sound. Headphones are recommended for the best audio experience. [Alien] Star Dust: Signal to Noise is a project created by Victoria Vesna and co-produced with a team of artists and scientists to explore ‘Star Dust’ through sound, installation and online meditation. More information can be found at: https://alienstardust.com/
afx
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afx-isi allows users to access Augmented Reality experiences designed by the digital art collective 2MVD. The experiences are spatial, architectural and interactive. They focus on bridging the gap between physical and virtual space. As trigger objects a diverse set of graphics are used, abandoning the conventional QR-code aesthetics. The app is designed to be used at physical venues, nevertheless you can go to afx.2vmd.at to experiment with the samples provided there.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: afx at weekly against [Alien] Star Dust's every 4 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
[Alien] Star Dust ships an update every 4 months, afx weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | [Alien] Star Dust | afx |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Victoria Vesna | Damjan Minovski |
In-app purchases
[Alien] Star Dust
No in-app purchases
afx
No in-app purchases
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