# Ambient vs HoppAR

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HoppAR at 85% against Ambient's 25%. HoppAR also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.8 vs 1.0). Ambient's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

HoppAR is free to download; Ambient costs $0.99 up front. HoppAR sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Ambient asks for nothing beyond the download.

HoppAR holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HoppAR has 584 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Ambient's written reviews are positive against 85% of HoppAR's.

Ambient ships an update every 16 months, HoppAR every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ambient | HoppAR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ambient/id335742615/reviews) | **[4.8 (584 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoppar/id1497739070/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **584** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **85.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 29 MB | 372 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arsosa Network Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1209042440) | [Josef Grunig](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497739069) |

## What reviewers say

### Ambient

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ambient/id335742615)

Create a tranquil atmosphere with a collection of high-quality ambient sounds. Perfect for relaxation, sleep, focus, or meditation, this app offers a variety of natural soundscapes that can be played continuously or with a timer.

**Highlights:** High-quality ambient soundscapes, Loop playback option, Random sound selection, Adjustable timer, Easy-to-use interface, Focus and meditation aid

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### HoppAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoppar/id1497739070)

Experience rocket launches and landings in augmented reality. Control thrust vectoring, perform engine test fires, and customize rockets with your own colors. Explore a variety of real spacecraft and space mission scenarios.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality rocket launches, Manual thrust vectoring control, Rocket engine test fires, Customizable rocket coloring, Variety of real spacecraft models, Entry, Descent, and Landing simulations, Indoor and Outdoor AR modes

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HoppAR Supporter | $7.99 | per year |
| FALCON HEAVY | $0.99 | one-time |
| STARSHIP Belly Flop | $0.99 | one-time |
| SUPER HEAVY | $0.99 | one-time |
| DELTA IV HEAVY | $0.99 | one-time |
| PERSEVERANCE | $0.99 | one-time |
| DRONESHIP OCISLY | $0.99 | one-time |
| NEW SHEPARD | $0.99 | one-time |
| ARIANE 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| ARTEMIS I | $0.99 | one-time |
| SOYUZ | $0.99 | one-time |
| ELECTRON | $0.99 | one-time |
| SATURN V | $1.99 | one-time |
| Control Feature | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Excellent AR simulation and gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 High-quality rocket models and realistic designs
- 🎵 Great music and audio (with some caveats)
- 📱 Well-made and polished app overall
- 🌟 Immersive and satisfying launch experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Premium rockets locked behind paywall
- 🐛 AR functionality issues on some devices
- 📱 Orientation requirement (vertical/horizontal) frustrating
- ⏱️ Limited gameplay - rockets auto-launch and auto-land
- 🎬 Short 5-second clips lack player control

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen on horizontal surface scanning
- Camera not working on certain devices
- App won't open or crashes on startup
- Gray screen display issue
- iPad AR compatibility problems

**Requested features**

- Space Shuttle addition
- Manual control for Falcon 9 and Dragon
- Free access to premium rockets
- Launch towers for all rockets
- Soyuz rocket


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ambient free?

Ambient costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HoppAR free?

HoppAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ambient or HoppAR?

HoppAR is rated higher. Ambient averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while HoppAR averages 4.8 from 584 ratings.

### Do Ambient or HoppAR have ads?

Neither Ambient nor HoppAR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ambient or HoppAR?

Ambient ships an update every 16 months, and HoppAR every 2 months. Most recently, Ambient was updated on October 13, 2026 and HoppAR on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*