Comparison

QuestUpon vs MCC Augmented Reality

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

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About

QuestUpon

Explore real-world locations through interactive augmented reality experiences. Discover stories, history, and culture with engaging gameplay, collectables, and 3D AR moments that bring places to life.

Highlights
  • Location-based AR experiences
  • Interactive storytelling and gameplay
  • 3D AR scenes and animated characters
  • Collectables and unlockable rewards
  • Trivia and educational missions
  • Map-based routing and guided tours
  • Photo opportunities with AR elements
Features
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QuestUpon brings stories, history, and culture to life through location-based augmented reality. Each quest blends storytelling with gameplay, featuring interactive challenges, mini-games, collectables, trivia, and 3D AR moments. Explore cities, parks, trails, and heritage sites as full-scale AR scenes, animated characters, 360-degree moments, clues, and interactive missions appear around you. Designed for travelers, families, school groups, and curious explorers, QuestUpon transforms real places into fun, meaningful, and memorable adventures. DISCOVER REAL PLACES THROUGH AR Follow clear routes and visit quest locations to unlock immersive story moments, full-scale recreations, time-travel overlays, and 360-degree views that reveal the past exactly where it happened. MISSION TYPES YOU WILL EXPERIENCE AR INTERACTIONS • Full-scale AR buildings, reconstructions, and scenes • Animated 3D characters and creatures • Time-travel overlays of past events • AR collectables and hidden discovery moments • Interactive AR scenes • AR photo opportunities with characters and environments GAMEPLAY AND CHALLENGES • Clues, riddles, and story-driven puzzles • Trivia and educational missions • Scavenger-hunt style tasks • Collectable items and unlockable rewards • Mini-games and quick interactive tasks • Timed challenges and leaderboard competitions 360-DEGREE AND MEDIA MOMENTS • 360-degree video scenes • VR-style immersive viewpoints • Audio narration, video segments, and historical storytelling NAVIGATION AND EXPLORATION • Interactive map-based routing • Location-triggered events • Multi-stop guided routes designed for walking • Geocaching-style “find nearby” tasks BUILT FOR DESTINATIONS QuestUpon is developed in collaboration with tourism boards, parks, cultural organizations, and municipalities. Every quest is crafted with authentic stories, clear routes, and real-world reliability, created for both visitors and local residents. LIGHTWEIGHT AND RELIABLE The app is optimized for long walks and outdoor exploration: small download size, battery-efficient performance, and the ability to function in low-signal or offline environments. DESIGNED FOR ALL AGES QuestUpon provides engaging educational entertainment for families, students, travelers, and residents. It is simple to use, accessible, and fun for all ages. PROVEN SINCE 2011 QuestUpon has been creating location-based AR experiences for more than a decade, beginning with the viral Legend Tracker (Sasquatch) quest that reached over 100 million people. In 2015, QuestUpon received the “Most Innovative Entertainment Company” award. In 2016, QuestUpon was featured during a landmark AR/VR showcase at the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square, recognizing its pioneering work in immersive storytelling. SUPPORT FOR BRANDED AND SPORTS QUESTS QuestUpon can include branded activations, mascot interactions, and sports-themed experiences when destinations or partners choose to include them. START YOUR QUEST Download QuestUpon and explore the world through augmented reality, one story, one location, and one mission at a time.

About

MCC Augmented Reality

Features
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Relive the Sacra Infermeria in what is today Malta's Mediterranean Conference Centre, where technology meets heritage. This mobile application delivers a cutting edge experience that uses augmented reality that enables you to relive what happened in this building centuries ago when it was used as the first hospital in Malta. Witness the last rites, stand next to the grandmaster during the blessing of the chapel and roam the kitchen while slaves are working on their daily routine. All this with much more is available through this app that will make your visit a memorable one. The main features of the mobile application are listed below: Augmented Reality Videos of historically accurate events that took place at the Sacra Infermeria; Augmented Reality Games that enable you to be part of the action witnessed during the second world war; Create your own Augmented Reality scene and dance with the main characters using our special AR Builder; See what the Chapel of the Bones looked like before it was bombed during WW2; Explore the museum at your own pace while listening to the detailed audio guide and discovering multimedia content related to every stop; Reach the special Holographic Display room where you can have a close encounter with a digital life-size version of Grandmaster De Valette;

Screenshots

QuestUpon4 screens
MCC Augmented Reality4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MCC Augmented Reality at none against QuestUpon's 1. MCC Augmented Reality also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). QuestUpon's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). On price and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. QuestUpon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MCC Augmented Reality asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QuestUpon ships an update every 6 days, MCC Augmented Reality every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QuestUpon versus MCC Augmented Reality: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuestUponMCC Augmented Reality
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB225 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperPlayMobilityMalta Information Technology Agency

Bugs and requests

QuestUpon

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes
  • Camera not working
  • Login ID issues
  • App won't load
  • Takes forever to load
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  • App crashes when doing quests

Requested features

15 requests
  • Expand to more locations worldwide
  • Allow users to create local quests
  • Quest editor for user-developed quests
  • More varied quests
  • Connect with people you don't know
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  • More legends available
  • Add more common legends (e.g., Jersey Devil, Swamp Apes)
  • Add legends in California
  • Add legends in Florida (Skunk Ape, Muck Monster)
  • Make legends in the user's area
  • Add more legends like the Jersey Devil and Dover Demon
  • Expand to new legends
  • Add more legends and fix bugs
  • Randomly spawn legends based on locations
  • Way to earn gold and items

MCC Augmented Reality

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

QuestUpon

One-time1
  • 10,000 coins$0.99
None

MCC Augmented Reality

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QuestUpon free?
QuestUpon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MCC Augmented Reality free?
MCC Augmented Reality is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QuestUpon or MCC Augmented Reality have ads?
Neither QuestUpon nor MCC Augmented Reality shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QuestUpon or MCC Augmented Reality?
QuestUpon ships an update every 6 days, and MCC Augmented Reality every 2 months. Most recently, QuestUpon was updated on October 11, 2026 and MCC Augmented Reality on September 30, 2026.

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