Comparison

Envision AR Visualizer vs Life

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

Head to head
About

Envision AR Visualizer

Visualize and design your dream pool in your backyard using augmented reality. Place different pool shapes, customize liners, decks, and safety covers. See how your design looks in various lighting conditions and find a local dealer to bring it to life.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality pool placement
  • Customizable pool shapes and liners
  • Deck, safety cover, and sunshade options
  • Change time of day and lighting
  • Screenshot and dealer finder
  • 360-degree pool rotation
Features
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The Envision AR app from Tara brings the power of augmented reality to your pool design process. Using your camera, the app allows you to place a pool in your backyard, giving you a sense of the size and area, you will need. Select a pool shape and then position it in your yard. Move it and rotate it to find the best location. Browse our entire pattern collection filled with the most incredible selection of styles, colors and designs. Choose any pattern and see how it will match the colors of your backyard. Envision AR shows you how the pool liner looks in water or remove the water with a touch of a button. You can spin the pool around to see it from every angle and change the time of day to experience different lighting conditions. Use the power of Envision AR to plan your whole backyard without having to leave your home. In addition to choosing the pool shape and liner pattern, you can customize the deck, safety cover and shade options. Start, by choosing either a brick, paver or concrete deck in an array of different color choices. Then, add a safety cover to create a safe environment for children and pets. Choose the style of cover that suits your needs, whether it’s Regular Mesh, HD Mesh or Solid. Envision AR also gives you the unique option of adding an exclusive Shade Escapes cantilever sunshade. A beautifully designed structure, this all-in-one kit will enhance your outdoor living space. Available in a range of exciting shade colors, sunshades protect your loved ones from the harmful rays of the sun and create a comfortable environment to enjoy the outdoors, year-round.  With Envision AR, everything you need is at your fingertips. Once your design is complete, you can take a screenshot to record your composition. Then use the app to find a local Tara dealer who can transform your design into reality. For more inspiration check out our Envision pool visualizer or our website, tarapools.com.

About

Life

Control your Life-Bulb LED Color pool light with this application. Adjust colors, brightness, and create custom lighting scenes directly from your iPhone or iPod.

Highlights
  • Connect to Life-Bulb LED Color pool light
  • Adjust color
  • Control brightness
  • Create custom lighting scenes
  • iPhone and iPod compatible
Features
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App is used to connect your Life-Bulb LED Color pool light

Screenshots

Envision AR Visualizer3 screens
Life4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Envision AR Visualizer at 100% against Life's 0%. Envision AR Visualizer also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 7 months vs every 20 months). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Envision AR Visualizer holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Envision AR Visualizer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Life's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Envision AR Visualizer ships an update every 7 months, Life every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Envision AR Visualizer versus Life: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEnvision AR VisualizerLife
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 7 months — betterEvery 20 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB169 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChameleon PowerJeffrey Allen Johnson

Customer experience

Envision AR Visualizer

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Life

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Envision AR Visualizer

No in-app purchases

None

Life

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Envision AR Visualizer free?
Envision AR Visualizer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Life free?
Life is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Envision AR Visualizer or Life?
Envision AR Visualizer is rated higher. Envision AR Visualizer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Life averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Envision AR Visualizer or Life have ads?
Neither Envision AR Visualizer nor Life shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Envision AR Visualizer or Life?
Envision AR Visualizer ships an update every 7 months, and Life every 20 months. Most recently, Envision AR Visualizer was updated on June 4, 2026 and Life on September 13, 2026.

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