Comparison

ACO Viewer vs AR Clip

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

Head to head
About

ACO Viewer

Features
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AC Viewer is a part of the global platform that will enable mass adoption of AR compatible devices, including smart glasses by Apple, Google, and Microsoft. The Augmented.City platform developed by an Italian technology startup consists of three key solutions – a free SDK for developers, AR software, and mobile apps for scanning surrounding objects and demonstrating augmented reality. AC Viewer is exactly the application responsible for the demonstrating part. As soon as a smartphone is pointed on a real object, additional information from augmented reality will be displayed in the mapped city. For now the tourists and the inhabitants of the following cities can use the application: Bari(South Italy) – the whole city St.Petersburg some parts of the city center), Amsterdam ( the Dam Square). The application shows the following information on top of the buildings in real time: Viewing 3D models; Historical facts about tourist attractions; Construction plans.

About

AR Clip

Instantly launch immersive augmented reality experiences without needing to install full applications. This tool allows creators to build and share interactive AR scenes using web technologies, accessible via links or QR codes.

Highlights
  • Instant AR launch via link or QR code
  • Full ARKit access
  • Geo-anchored AR with VPS engine
  • Web-based content rendering
  • Built-in QR scanner
  • Zero install barrier
Features
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AR Clip is a powerful augmented reality launcher that enables instant access to immersive AR experiences — no full app installation required. Designed for developers and creators, AR Clip lets you build interactive AR scenes using any modern web stack (like Three.js, Babylon.js, or your custom framework) and launch them using an App Clip or a QR code scan. The native part of the app leverages ARKit and our proprietary AR Clip VPS engine to provide high-performance AR, while the content itself is rendered in a WebView — giving you full flexibility and native power. Perfect for geospatial AR, outdoor installations, guided AR tours, educational overlays, and branded marketing experiences. **Features:** - App Clip–based AR launcher — open via link or QR code - Full access to ARKit (camera, motion tracking, VPS) - Geo-anchored AR with AR Clip VPS engine - Web-based content rendering in secure WebView - Built-in QR scanner for launching custom AR projects - Instant AR launch experience — no user friction AR Clip bridges the gap between native AR performance and the flexibility of WebAR. Ideal for developers who want to deliver high-end AR content with zero install barrier.

Screenshots

ACO Viewer4 screens
AR Clip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AR Clip at every 3 weeks against ACO Viewer's every 4 months. ACO Viewer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ACO Viewer ships an update every 4 months, AR Clip every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on May 16, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ACO Viewer versus AR Clip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterACO ViewerAR Clip
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAUGMENTED CITY SRLWebAR-Studio

In-app purchases

None

ACO Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

AR Clip

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ACO Viewer free?
ACO Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AR Clip free?
AR Clip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ACO Viewer or AR Clip have ads?
Neither ACO Viewer nor AR Clip shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ACO Viewer or AR Clip?
ACO Viewer ships an update every 4 months, and AR Clip every 3 weeks. Most recently, ACO Viewer was updated on May 16, 2026 and AR Clip on September 18, 2026.

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