Comparison

circusAR vs U+one

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

Head to head
About

circusAR

Experience a blend of reality and virtual reality by scanning objects to unlock a wide range of augmented reality content. Explore over 4,500 continuously updated AR experiences across various industries.

Highlights
  • Scan objects to reveal AR content
  • Access AR content directly
  • Over 4,500 AR experiences
  • Continuous content updates
  • AR Photo and 3D Model View
  • Supports various industries
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"circus AR" the Augmented Reality Browser Marvelous and sublime harmony of reality and virtual reality ■ How to Use circus AR 1. Run the app and scan the object, directly facing it to the full screen of your device. (For a practice, scan the front and backside of 1$ ~ 100$ bill) * Japanese Yen: 1,000 Yen – 10,000 Yen * Chinese Yuan: 1 Yuan – 100 Yuan 2. After recognition, contents will be brought on with vibrations (please wait for a moment) The downloading speed will be different according to your internet speed and content size. 3. Enjoy various augmented reality contents already registered. We are offering more than 4,500 types of content – being updated continuously. ■ Helpful Tips - Not all images but the images registered at circusAR can be recognized by the app. You can download and printout the sample markers from the website - Without the recognition process, you can directly enjoy AR contents from AR contents List, 3D Model View and AR Photo. * Run the app> Menu > Contents List, Play More > Select the content > display the content - For clear recognition, scan the image or objects directly facing them to the full screen of your mobile device. - Internet connection is necessary. We recommend 4G or LTE rather than WiFi. * Inquiry for Content Registration like@circuscompany.com / +82-2-6261-2330 ■ Application Fields of circusAR Service We provide our augmented reality service in many different industries: education, exhibition, convention, MD products, entertainment, marketing promotion, game, publication, tourism, art, performance, printed publication, product packaging, etc. ■ Required app permissions: - Camera : allows recognition. - Microphone: allows voice recording within the contents. - Phone: Device ID may be checked for functions such as Stamp Rally. - Save: saves the cache to read the AR content faster. - Network (Wi-Fi): allows streaming the AR contents of the recognized marker. - Control Vibration: allows vibration within the contents. - Preventing battery saving mode while using the app: allows optimizing the environment so the app works smoothly. ■ About circus company We make your ambitious visions come true. We research and develop Augmented Reality (AR) and new technologies, and create an amazing experience and enjoyable contents; we are ICT+ creative partners. ■ Contact us With circusAR, IT is fun and interesting. like@circuscompany.com / +82-2-6261-2330 Homepage : www.circuscompany.com Youtube : www.youtube.com/circusAR1 Instagram : www.instagram.com/circusAR_circuscompany ※ We love to collaborate with talented artists to create various AR contents. Welcome!

About

U+one

This app consolidates your U+ services into a single platform. Manage your billing, access membership benefits and coupons, discover new products, and get personalized information. It also features an AI chatbot for 24/7 customer support.

Highlights
  • Unified U+ services
  • Billing and usage information
  • Membership benefits and coupons
  • Personalized product recommendations
  • AI-powered search
  • 24/7 chatbot support
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당신의 U+의 새로운 이름, U+one 2025년 10월 27일, 
 당신의 U+가 U+one으로 새롭게 단장합니다.
 이제 [당신의 U+]와 [U+멤버십] 앱을 U+one 하나로 간편하게 이용해 보세요.
 ■ 앱 이름과 아이콘 변경
 • 기존: 당신의 U+(당신의 유플러스)
 • 변경: U+one(유플러스one) ■ 심플한 일상을 선사하는 통합 앱, U+one
 앱 하나로 문제 해결, 멤버십/혜택 이용, 상품 구매/변경 등
L G U+의 서비스를 더 쉽고 빠르게 이용할 수 있어요. ■ 새로운 메인 화면(5가지 메뉴 도입) ① MY: 요금·이용 정보를 한눈에 확인
 ② 혜택: 흩어진 혜택과 쿠폰을 한 곳에서 이용
 ※ 기존 멤버십 앱 기능이 혜택 메인으로 통합
 ③ 스토어: 고객 맞춤형 상품 추천
 ④ 플러스: 취향 기반 맞춤 정보 제공
⑤ AI 검색: 대화하듯 쉽게, 똑똑한 AI 검색 ■ 내 요금/이용 정보를 첫눈에 한 번에
 • 이번 달 요금, 남은 데이터양, 가입한 부가서비스, 남은 약정/할부 등 내 정보를 앱 첫 화면에서 바로 볼 수 있어요. ■ 내가 원하는 메인을 앱 첫 화면으로
 • MY, 혜택, 스토어, 플러스, AI 검색 중 원하는 메인을 앱 첫 화면으로 설정할 수 있어요. ■ 할 일을 알아서 챙겨주는
 • 고객님의 생애 주기와 이용 현황을 고려해서 중요 사항과 해야 할 일을 먼저 알려드려요. ■ 멤버십 혜택과 기능을 U+one에서
 • U+one 혜택 메인 한 곳에서 U+멤버십/멤버십 바코드/쿠폰함 이용은 물론, 유플투쁠 등 이벤트도 바로 참여할 수 있어요. ■ 혜택을 하나도 놓치지 않게
 • 못 받은 혜택이 없도록, 지금 더 받을 수 있는 혜택을 챙겨드려요. ■ 24시간 상담 가능 챗봇
 • 고객센터 연결이 어려운 늦은 밤이나 주말, 공휴일에도 궁금한 내용을 챗봇에게 문의할 수 있어요. ※ U+고객님은 앱을 이용하는 동안 데이터 요금이 발생하지 않아요.
 단, 앱을 통해 다른 인터넷 페이지로 이동하면 데이터 요금이 발생할 수 있어요. ▶ 권한 동의 안내 · 당신이 U+ 앱을 이용하려면 ‘선택 접근 권한’ 동의가 필요해요. · 동의하지 않으면 다음 기능을 이용할 수 없어요. - 카메라: 카드 정보 인식을 위한 카메라 촬영 - 사진: 사진 또는 동영상 첨부 - 알림: 청구서 도착, 이벤트 등 정보 알림 - 마이크: 챗봇 음성 문의를 위한 마이크 사용 - 연락처: 데이터 선물할 때 휴대폰에 저장된 연락처 불러오기 ▶ 문의 · 이메일 주소 upluscsapp@lguplus.co.kr · 메일 내용에 이름, 휴대폰 번호, 휴대폰 모델을 작성해 주시면 더 빠르게 답변받을 수 있어요. · LG유플러스 고객센터 1544-0010(유료)/휴대폰에서 114(무료)

Screenshots

circusAR4 screens
U+one4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: circusAR at 5.0 against U+one's 4.1. circusAR also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). U+one's advantage is review sentiment (70% vs 33%) and ratings volume (158 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

circusAR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: U+one has 158 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of circusAR's written reviews are positive against 70% of U+one's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

circusAR ships an update monthly, U+one fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
circusAR versus U+one: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametercircusARU+one
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.1 (158 ratings)
Positive reviews32.8% of reviews70.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2158 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developercircus companyLG Uplus

Customer experience

circusAR

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive32.8%
Neutral9.4%
Negative57.8%

U+one

All ratings158 ratings
Positive78.5%
Neutral1.9%
Negative19.6%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive70.2%
Neutral2.4%
Negative27.4%

In-app purchases

None

circusAR

No in-app purchases

None

U+one

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is circusAR free?
circusAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is U+one free?
U+one is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, circusAR or U+one?
circusAR is rated higher. circusAR averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while U+one averages 4.1 from 158 ratings.
Do circusAR or U+one have ads?
Neither circusAR nor U+one shows ads.
Which is updated more often, circusAR or U+one?
circusAR ships an update monthly, and U+one fortnightly. Most recently, circusAR was updated on September 19, 2026 and U+one on September 26, 2026.

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