Zappar vs Slide AR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Zappar
This app bridges the gap between the physical and digital worlds. Point your camera at special codes or images to unlock interactive content like videos, games, and 3D characters.
- Scan zapcodes and Zappar Powered images
- Unlock videos and games
- Interact with 3D characters
- Experience augmented reality
- Discover digital content on everyday items
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Welcome to the all-new Zappar app. Zappar connects the digital world with the things round about you. All you have to do is get the app and zap! It's like opening a window to another dimension, where everyday things can transform to unlock videos, games or even 3D characters to play with right there in front of you. All you have to do is download the app and point the camera at a zapcode or Zappar Powered products and images to make them come to life. You’ll find zapcodes on more and more things out in the wild for you to unlock. Everything from magazines, t-shirts, puzzles, hats, books, greetings cards, phone cases and loads more! To see the latest zaps and experience the Zappar magic download the app and head to https://www.zappar.com/showcase/ We hope you enjoy the ongoing updates and additions and really do appreciate your feedback so please contact us with any questions, suggestions or concerns at support@zappar.com (or send a messenger pigeon). Zappar. You're seeing things.
Slide AR
Bring your layered artwork to life in a new dimension using augmented reality. Upload your creations, edit them in real-time within AR, and share immersive experiences with others. Features include GIF animations, depth effects, and video recording for easy sharing.
- Augmented Reality viewing
- Real-time AR editing
- QR code sharing
- Target image recognition
- GIF animation support
- Depth mode parallax effect
- In-app video recording
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Slide allows you to take your creations to the next level with Augmented Reality. Showcase your layered artwork in a whole new dimension with our easy to use interface and streamlined design. Simply upload your layered artwork to our app, edit it directly in Augmented Reality and let the magic unfold before your very eyes! Share Slides in AR - You can now use QR codes to share let others experience your Slides directly in AR, even if they don't have Slide AR installed. For example, you can print the QR code, and mail it with your print so that your customer can then experience your art in AR! Edit in real-time - Our live editor enables you to easily arrange the order, distance and appearance of your Slides in real-time, allowing for a totally immersive editing experience. Target Image - Use your artwork as a target to trigger your Slide. Our advanced image recognition system will work with prints, screens, book covers, you name it! GIF Animation - Create animated Slides using GIF layers to add another level of magic to your creation. Depth Mode - Our depth feature lets you peek into an alternate universe creating a captivating parallax experience. Create a video in-app - Once your Slide is ready, you can shoot a video directly in-app. The recording is automatically saved to Photos so that you can easily share it with your following. ---- Feedback or questions? We'd love to hear from you. Email us at hello@slidear.app Find us online on Twitter and Instagram: @slide_ar ---- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Slide AR at 4.0 against Zappar's 3.5. Slide AR also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Zappar's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (42% vs 23%). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Slide AR sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year. Zappar asks for nothing beyond the download.
Slide AR holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zappar has 71 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of Zappar's written reviews are positive against 23% of Slide AR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Zappar ships an update every 3 months, Slide AR weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Zappar | Slide AR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (71 ratings) | 4.0 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 42.0% of reviews — better | 23.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 71 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12 — better | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zappar Limited | Alberto Taiuti |
Customer experience
Zappar
Slide AR
Bugs and requests
Zappar
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes on launch
- Scanning not working
- Compatibility issues with iOS 14
Requested features
3 requests- Camera flip option
- Unlocked replay of content
- More content and zap codes
Slide AR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Zappar
No in-app purchases
Slide AR
- Pro$2.991 Year








