Comparison

Apparate vs RattleStork

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

Head to head
About

Apparate

Create and share personalized augmented reality experiences with friends. Design interactive games, puzzles, or greeting cards using templates and add your own media. View creations on any iPhone or iPad with AR Quick Look.

Highlights
  • Create custom AR experiences
  • Share instantly with friends
  • Use pre-made templates
  • Add video, photos, and text
  • Supports Apple Pencil
  • View on iPhone/iPad with AR Quick Look
Features
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Create your own personalized augmented reality (AR) experiences and share instantly with friends. Apparate makes it easy to create beautiful interactive games, puzzles, greeting cards or many other 3D objects. Choose from our wide range of existing templates and simply tap to add video, photos, text, or draw, to personalise each 3D model. Anyone with an iPhone/iPad can view and interact with your creations (thanks to AR Quick Look). Amaze your friends when your creation suddenly appears in their living room! -Design the perfect greeting card for birthdays, anniversaries or any special occasion. -Surprise your friends with your own unique photo puzzle. -Remember those special moments with a personalized memory game. -Choose from one of our ever-growing collection of AR objects. -Supports Apple Pencil (on supported devices). Unlimited access subscription - You can subscribe for unlimited access to all features and content offered for purchase within Apparate. - Subscriptions are billed weekly, monthly or yearly at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan. - Subscriptions auto-renew at the cost of the chosen package, unless cancelled 24-hours in advance prior to the end of the current period. The subscription fee is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Once purchased, refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. - Terms of use: http://luxarsoftware.com/terms_and_conditions.html - Privacy policy: http://luxarsoftware.com/privacy_policy.html

About

RattleStork

This app facilitates sperm donation and co-parenting in the US, connecting individuals and couples with donors and co-parents. It offers a direct, clinic-free approach to family building with secure messaging and verified profiles.

Highlights
  • Sperm donation in the US
  • Co-parenting connections
  • Home insemination support
  • Verified donor profiles
  • Secure, private messaging
  • Clinic-free family building
Features
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RattleStork - Sperm Donation and Co-Parenting in the United States RattleStork helps you create the family you’ve always envisioned, offering sperm donation in America, co-parenting, and home insemination on your own terms. Whether you’re a single parent by choice, part of an LGBTQ+ couple, or exploring alternative paths to parenthood, RattleStork connects you with real people who share your goals. No clinics. No gatekeeping. No hidden costs. Proudly supporting families across the US, from California to New York and everywhere in between. How it works: 1. Create a profile – Tell us about your family-building goals and preferences 2. Browse and search – Find sperm donors and co-parents near you with straightforward location-based filters 3. Chat and connect – Start secure, private conversations and discuss your plans 4. Make a plan – Decide together on donation, co-parenting, or home insemination that fits your needs Why choose RattleStork: • Verified profiles to find genuine donors and co-parents ready to connect • No middlemen or clinics – you set the pace and choose who to talk to • Safe and private conversations with encrypted messaging • No subscriptions, no hidden fees – free to get started • Inclusive by design for LGBTQ+ families, single parents, donors, and more • Flexible options, including private agreements and self-managed donation • Supportive community for sharing experiences and advice Who is RattleStork for: • Women and couples seeking sperm donors in the US • Donors who want to help others start a family in America • LGBTQ+ individuals and couples looking for co-parenting or donor options • Single parents by choice who want complete control • Anyone seeking an alternative to traditional sperm banks in the United States Privacy and security: Your privacy is our priority. RattleStork uses secure infrastructure and encrypted communication to protect your data. We also encourage users to follow all relevant US laws and create agreements that work best for everyone involved. What our users say: “RattleStork gave us something no clinic could – real conversations, real people, and a real path to parenthood. We’re building our family, our way.” – Lea and Maya, future moms via known donation Always evolving: We continually improve RattleStork based on your feedback, regularly adding new features to support your unique journey. Contact us: Questions or ideas Email: rattlestork@gmail.com Website: https://rattlestork.org Download RattleStork now and take the first step toward building your family, your way.

Screenshots

Apparate4 screens
RattleStork4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Apparate at 100% against RattleStork's 40%. Apparate also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Apparate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and RattleStork sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Apparate ships an update every 5 days, RattleStork every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Apparate versus RattleStork: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApparateRattleStork
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.4 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB329 MB
Age rating+417+
DeveloperLuxar SoftwareRattleStork

Customer experience

Apparate

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

RattleStork

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Apparate

Subscriptions3
  • One Week Full Access3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • One Month Full Access$4.491 Month
  • One Year Full Access$18.491 Year
3 purchases

RattleStork

Subscriptions3
  • Rattlestork Premium Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Rattlestork Premium Quaterly$24.993 Months
  • Rattlestork Premium Annually$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Apparate free?
Apparate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RattleStork free?
RattleStork is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Apparate or RattleStork have ads?
Neither Apparate nor RattleStork shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Apparate or RattleStork?
Apparate ships an update every 5 days, and RattleStork every 3 weeks. Most recently, Apparate was updated on November 3, 2026 and RattleStork on November 9, 2026.

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