AR Memory DC vs GPB VR|AR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AR Memory DC
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The National Mall in Washington, DC is at the center of national memory in the United States. It features several world class history museums, iconic memorials and many historical markers. Yet, much of the nation’s painful history remains forgotten, especially in the open spaces of the Mall. The National Mall Memory AR app helps you discover and learn about some of the more difficult chapters in US history. Select the AR function, look through the camera to see virtual historical markers near you on the Mall. Look at the map to find the location of all virtual markers.
GPB VR|AR
Explore Georgia's history and geography through immersive virtual and augmented reality experiences. This app offers standards-aligned content for grades 3-12, bringing educational topics to life with 360° videos and interactive graphics.
- Virtual and augmented reality learning
- Standards-aligned content
- 360° videos
- Interactive graphics
- Primary historical sources
- Cross-curricular content
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Discover immersive learning like never before with virtual and augmented reality education from Georgia Public Broadcasting. Transport your students across Georgia, from the Okefenokee Swamp to the Civil Rights Movement, and explore multimodal, standards-aligned content such as 360° videos, interactive graphics, AR expansions, and primary historical sources. The GPB VR/AR App works on any device, with optional headset support, and brings cross-curricular content for grades 3–12 to life, making learning engaging and fun. Get ready to discover, explore, and experience Georgia in ways you’ve never imagined!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GPB VR|AR at every 3 months against AR Memory DC's every 16 months. AR Memory DC's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AR Memory DC ships an update every 16 months, GPB VR|AR every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AR Memory DC | GPB VR|AR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 133 MB | 201 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ka Man Yan | GPB Media |
In-app purchases
AR Memory DC
No in-app purchases
GPB VR|AR
No in-app purchases









