NervAR vs StoneBusters
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
NervAR
Explore ancient Roman Imperial Fora through augmented reality. View 3D reconstructions projected onto AR cards or directly on site using maps from information boards. Compare historical reconstructions with current ruins and navigate the area with an integrated map.
- Augmented Reality Map
- 3D Reconstruction
- Audio Guide
- Historical Information
- 3D Model Navigation
- Photo Gallery
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Nervar is an educational app about the ancient Imperial Fora of Rome. Learn about the Imperial Fora history using new technologies. Print the AR card from Settings, then point the camera on the AR card to view a 3d augmented reconstruction of the Roman Imperial Fora projected on it. If you are in Rome near the ruins of the Imperial Fora, you can use the maps printed on the information boards as the AR card to get augmented reality content. Compare the augmented 3d reconstruction with the ancient ruins of the imperial fora. Nervar allows you to localize yourself with respect to the Roman Imperial Fora. The Area of the Imperial Fora is highlighted on the Map and you can use the Augmented Reality to see where a specific imperial forum is. You can access more information by tapping on each pin corresponding to an Imperial Fora, placed on the map or inside the augmented reality map. Features: - Augmented Reality Map - Augmented Reality 3D Reconstruction - Photo Gallery - Audio Guide - 3D Model Navigation - Historical Information
StoneBusters
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On the mobile screen, users can access data from the Minor Planet Center, such as the NEO Confirmation Page (NEOCP) and the Possible Comet Confirmation Page (PCCP). A list of recently observed NEOs, organized by classification: unnumbered single-opposition, multiple-opposition, and numbered objects. Object from NEOfixer (University of Arizona) may be visualized, filtered and sorted. A personalized βstarredβ list let the user to have a list of preferred objects available for quick view and a custom list of selected objects, based on various physical and observational parameters may also be listed. Additionally, a list of objects that were removed from the NEOCP is available, with each object graphically categorized by its final classification (e.g., NEO, comet, artificial object, missing object, etc.). Once an object is selected, the app provides detailed information, including: an observation summary (observatory codes and details), Ephemeris calculation, Orbital elements and uncertainty orbit graphic representation for NEO. Users can also "identify" an object displaying physical and orbital data retrieved from NASA JPL's Solar System Dynamics (SSD) database. This includes secondary designations, discovery circumstances, and citation text (if available). There is also the possibility to βWAMOβ an object with personal MPC observatory code to obtain the status of observation, and also have Summary WAMO data visualized as bar histograms and tables. As a curiosityβand to assist users without an observatory codeβif location permissions are enabled, the app can list the 30 nearest observatory codes based on distance from the user's device. (For security reasons, the exact coordinates or map positions of the observatories are not displayed, and never will be.) The app relies on APIs provided by: - The International Astronomical Union's Minor Planet Center - NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory's SSD and CNEOS (Center for Near-Earth Object Studies) - NEOfixer (University of Arizona) Some calculations, such as topocentric ephemerides, are performed directly on the device. While the app provides convenient, on-the-fly previews of information, users are strongly encouraged to refer to the official sources mentioned above for authoritative and professionally calculated data.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: StoneBusters at every 2 weeks against NervAR's every 2 months. NervAR's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NervAR ships an update every 2 months, StoneBusters every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NervAR | StoneBusters |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 β better | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Giovanni Murru | FABRIZIO TOZZI |
In-app purchases
NervAR
No in-app purchases
StoneBusters
No in-app purchases
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