Comparison

ARY vs chunkybits

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

Head to head
About

ARY

Instantly visualize 3D creations in real space using augmented reality. Build, organize, and share immersive 3D scenes with objects, videos, and text. Anchor scenes with QR codes for real-world display and share creations easily via links or social media.

Highlights
  • Import 3D models (GLB format)
  • Create scenes with 3D objects, videos, images, text
  • Anchor scenes with QR codes
  • View photos, videos, artworks in AR
  • Scale objects for realistic rendering
  • Share creations via link or social media
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ARY is the essential app for all 3D creators. With augmented reality, you can instantly view your creations as if they were truly in front of you at scale, and in real space. Build, organize, and share immersive 3D scenes directly on your favorite social networks. Key features: * Import your own 3D models (GLB format) * Create complete scenes with 3D objects, videos, images, and text * Anchor your scenes with QR codes to display them in real environments * View photos, videos, and artworks in AR, with virtual gallery links * Scale your objects for realistic rendering * Easily share your creations via link or social media Who is it for? * Independent creators and 3D artists * Students looking to enhance their portfolios with immersive presentations * Professionals who need to speed up layout and installation proposals * Brands aiming to: * Offer product previews before purchase * Enhance physical displays like shop windows or pop-up stores * Fashion designers, architects, set designers, digital artists, and anyone creating in 3D Why choose ARY? ARY lets you turn any 3D project into a shareable, interactive AR experience. Whether you're an artist, fashion designer, or 3D creator, ARY helps you save time, stand out, and connect your ideas to the real world instantly. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

chunkybits

Transform your photos into pixel art in real-time with classic retro color palettes. This app processes every pixel on your device, ensuring your images remain private and ad-free. Customize your look with various aspect ratios and import your own color palettes.

Highlights
  • Real-time pixel-art camera
  • Classic retro color palettes
  • Custom palette import
  • Multiple aspect ratios
  • On-device processing
  • Ad-free experience
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chunkybits is a retro camera that paints the world in pixels. Point it at anything: your dog, your coffee, a sunset, and watch reality transform into pixel art in real time. No filters applied after the fact. No "retro" preset that just lowers the saturation. chunkybits remaps every pixel through hand-crafted color palettes, the same way a retro console would have seen it. The result is unmistakably chunky, beautifully limited, and nostalgic. FEATURES • Real-time pixel-art camera with classic retro palettes • Supports taking pictures and recording videos • Swipe to switch palettes instantly • Import and create your own custom palettes • Three quality levels • Aspect ratios for every vibe: full, 16:9, 3:4, 1:1 • Pinch to zoom, tap to flip • Save straight to your own chunkybits album PRIVACY FIRST Every pixel is processed on your device. No cloud, no account, no tracking, no ads. Your photos belong to you and never leave your phone unless you share them.

Screenshots

ARY4 screens
chunkybits4 screens

Verdict

The call

ARY and chunkybits are too close to call on the numbers: across 9 compared parameters — price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ARY sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and chunkybits sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ARY against 5.0 for chunkybits. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ARY ships an update every 3 weeks, chunkybits every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ARY versus chunkybits: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterARYchunkybits
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size223 MB31 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperARYLeglock Jakub Bilko

Customer experience

ARY

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

chunkybits

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

ARY

Subscriptions4
  • Creator (Monthly)$12.991 Month
  • Creator+ (Monthly)$19.991 Month
  • Creator (Annual)$149.991 Year
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  • Creator+ (Annual)$229.991 Year
One-time2
  • 1x QR Code$3.99
  • 5x QR Codes$17.99
1 purchases

chunkybits

One-time1
  • chunkybits Pro Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is ARY free?
ARY is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is chunkybits free?
chunkybits is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ARY or chunkybits?
ARY and chunkybits are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do ARY or chunkybits have ads?
Neither ARY nor chunkybits shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ARY or chunkybits?
ARY ships an update every 3 weeks, and chunkybits every 2 weeks. Most recently, ARY was updated on October 5, 2026 and chunkybits on October 7, 2026.

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