[Alien] Star Dust vs Beating Hearts AR
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/
Beating Hearts AR
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Turn hearts into music & magic Experience Tim Yanke’s iconic painting like never before with one of a kind experience from Park West Gallery. Tap hearts, create music, bring your wall to life, and share your unique animated musical experience with the world. Turn your wall into an instrument and let every heart sing. Beating Hearts AR brings Tim Yanke’s vibrant Heart Gallery painting to life in augmented reality. This immersive app transforms your wall into an interactive instrument. Just point your camera at the artwork, and over 90 colorful hearts transform into musical moments you can tap, combine, and compose into symphonies of sound. Each heart plays a short musical phrase. String them together, animate your sequence, and create a one-of-a-kind music and art experience right on your wall. What you can do: Tap hearts to trigger musical moments Compose custom soundtracks from your wall Choose from themed heart experiences (Valentine’s, Halloween, Christmas, and more) Add animated effects to your music experience Record and save your creation as a video Play back your video in augmented reality Share your musical artwork with friends and on your favorite social platforms Whether you're a fan of fine art, a music lover, or just someone looking to brighten your space, Beating Hearts AR invites you to see, hear and interact with art like never before. Founded in 1969, Park West Gallery is the world’s largest art dealer. To learn more about Park West or the Beating Hearts AR app. “Tap into art. Compose with the hearts.”
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Verdict
[Alien] Star Dust and Beating Hearts AR are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
| Parameter | [Alien] Star Dust | Beating Hearts AR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 185 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Victoria Vesna | Park West Galleries Inc. |
In-app purchases
[Alien] Star Dust
No in-app purchases
Beating Hearts AR
No in-app purchases
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