# Zappar vs ARLOOPA

The clearest difference is rating: ARLOOPA at 4.7 against Zappar's 3.5. ARLOOPA also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 71). Zappar's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (12 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ARLOOPA sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Zappar asks for nothing beyond the download.

ARLOOPA holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ARLOOPA has 1.3K ratings behind it against 71, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Zappar's written reviews are positive against 65% of ARLOOPA's.

Zappar ships an update every 3 months, ARLOOPA fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zappar | ARLOOPA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zappar/id429885268/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arloopa-ai-3d-scanner/id935637249/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 71 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 53.2% of reviews | **64.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 388 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zappar Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/429885271) | [ARLOOPA Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/935637248) |

## What reviewers say

### Zappar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zappar/id429885268)

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.

**Highlights:** Scan zapcodes and Zappar Powered images, Unlock videos and games, Interact with 3D characters, Experience augmented reality, Discover digital content on everyday items

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works fine
- 👍 Convenient and interactive
- 💡 Impressive animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Scanning issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems
- 🔋 Battery drain

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Scanning not working
- Compatibility issues with iOS 14

**Requested features**

- Camera flip option
- Unlocked replay of content
- More content and zap codes


### ARLOOPA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arloopa-ai-3d-scanner/id935637249)

Transform your world with augmented reality. This app lets you scan your surroundings and superimpose 3D digital objects, creating interactive photos and videos. Explore a fantasy world, animate models, and even design custom AR filters.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality scanner, 3D object placement, Create AR videos and photos, Custom AR filter design, Marker-based scanning, Markerless tracking, Geo-location based AR experiences

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Tier 1 (weekly) | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| ARLOOPA PREMIUM - 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Tier 1 (monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| ARLOOPA PREMIUM- 6 Month | $11.99 | per 6 months |
| ARLOOPA PREMIUM - 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Tier 1 (yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Tier 3 (monthly) | $139.00 | per month |
| ARLOOPA - 5,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| ARLOOPA - 3 Days Premium | $1.99 | one-time |
| ARLOOPA - 10,000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| ARLOOPA - 20,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| ARLOOPA - 50,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| ARLOOPA - Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for education
- 🤩 Awesome AR experience
- 💯 Best app on the platform
- 🎉 Fun and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 💸 Paid features and subscriptions
- 🕰️ Slow loading times
- 🤖 Unrealistic AR models

**Reported bugs**

- Camera issues and crashes on launch
- Difficulty placing and anchoring AR models
- Subscription and purchase problems

**Requested features**

- Add scary and creepy content (e.g., Backrooms, monsters)
- Improve model interaction (e.g., ability to touch/manipulate)
- Expand content library (e.g., more animals, characters, environments)
- Implement video recording and sharing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zappar free?

Zappar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ARLOOPA free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Zappar or ARLOOPA?

ARLOOPA is rated higher. Zappar averages 3.5 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while ARLOOPA averages 4.7 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Zappar or ARLOOPA have ads?

Neither Zappar nor ARLOOPA shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Zappar or ARLOOPA?

Zappar ships an update every 3 months, and ARLOOPA fortnightly. Most recently, Zappar was updated on June 9, 2026 and ARLOOPA on September 24, 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.*