rooomPortal vs Tap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
rooomPortal
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rooomPortal introduces you to the Metaverse in a fun and engaging way. The free app for iOS enables you to enter the Metaverse through the AR Portals powered by rooom. How does rooomPortal work? Scan the marker of an AR Portal with the rooomPortal app to open the gate into the Metaverse. Look through the gate into a virtual experience world that has many surprises in store for you. When you walk through the portal, you will find yourself in a marvellous 3D environment where you can move around and look through the portal back to reality. Take a photo of yourself and share your first visit of the Metaverse! Making the Metaverse accessible to anyone We don't want a Metaverse where everyone is trapped in a headset and no longer acting in reality. Instead, we have developed a solution that visualizes the virtual and real worlds merging - without abandoning or neglecting real life. With rooomPortal, we are are making the Metaverse more tangible and provide added value in the physical space as well. The great advantage is that you don't have to put on an uncomfortable VR headset but can enjoy the experience directly with your iPhone or iPad, which you already have in your pocket. Where to find a portal? You can find the AR portal installations at rooom’s headquarter, trade show appearances and exclusive exhibitions owned by our customers. Check out rooom.com - Enterprise Metaverse Solutions on LinkedIn to get updates on the latest trade shows and events. Enterprise customers can get the AR Portal as an exclusive installation for retail, showrooms, trade show booths, road shows, exhibitions and more. The design of the arch, marker and virtual environment can be customized and branded flexibly. For more information send us a request for a demo to: sales@rooom.com
Tap
Explore, play, and shape short videos with interactive elements. Make choices that change the story and play mini-games within the video content. Discover new stories and replay for hidden paths and alternate endings.
- Branching narratives
- Playable video mini-games
- Discover new interactive stories
- Rewritable endings
- Hidden routes and alternate endings
- Drag-and-drop creation tools
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Tap turns short videos into living worlds you can explore, play, and shape with a single touch. One swipe reveals new scenes, one tap rewrites the ending—every gesture matters. What you can do • Choose Your Path – Branching narratives put you in charge of every scene and finale. • Play Inside the Video – Mini-games pop up right where the action happens; unlock secret content by winning—or losing. • Discover Fresh Stories – A constantly expanding feed of interactive shorts keeps surprises coming from creators worldwide. Why it’s different • Zero Passive Scrolling – Quick breaks become micro-adventures, perfect for on-the-go fun. • Instant Immersion – Tap’s ultra-light engine loads fast, so every interaction feels smooth and seamless. • Replay Value – Hidden routes and alternate endings reward curiosity and multiple plays. For creators • Drag-and-Drop Tools – Add hotspots, choices, and win/lose moments without writing code. • Real-Time Preview – Test every branch and interaction before you publish. • Built-In Audience – Share to Tap’s global feed and watch engagement spike as viewers replay to unlock every path. Download Tap today and experience the next generation of short-form media—where entertainment finally answers to you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: rooomPortal at 3 against Tap's 1. rooomPortal also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
rooomPortal ships an update every 8 days, Tap every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | rooomPortal | Tap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 118 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | rooom AG | Noisy Swan |
In-app purchases
rooomPortal
No in-app purchases
Tap
No in-app purchases









