NUTCRACKER AR vs Micromon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
NUTCRACKER AR
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Nutcracker AR is a companion app for the original Immersive Nutcracker Coloring Book. Use our magical app to bring the characters from the book to life and watch them jump off the page! Explore each character in breathtaking 3D or even snap pictures with them! The coloring book and app are based on the best selling ultimate holiday experience βThe Immersive Nutcracker: A Winter Miracleβ
Micromon
Explore your surroundings with augmented reality and discover virtual insects. Capture photos of these AR creatures to add them to your collection. This free version offers a simplified experience with 12 unique Micromons.
- Augmented reality insect discovery
- In-camera insect capture
- Digital collection building
- Random Micromon appearances
- Free version with 12 unique insects
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Point your camera and insects appear right before your eyes! Turn your surroundings into a field of discovery with this new AR insect experience. This app is a trial version of the full βAR Insect Collectingβ game. It offers a simplified experience where Micromons appear randomly for easy viewing. Point your camera and mysterious, cool Micromons will appear in front of you. Find one? Take a photo! Your snapshots instantly become part of your collection. A simple and accessible way to enjoy insects in AR. This free version includes 12 unique Micromons. Watch them appear randomly and enjoy the world of AR insects at your own pace. Upgrade to the full version to unlock over 50 Micromons and a deeper collecting experience, including appearance conditions and strategic gameplay. Start with simple viewing in the free version, and experience the world of AR insects anytime, anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NUTCRACKER AR at every 5 days against Micromon's every 6 months. NUTCRACKER AR also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NUTCRACKER AR ships an update every 5 days, Micromon every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NUTCRACKER AR | Micromon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days β better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | β | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 β better | 15.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 321 MB | 772 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ARLOOPA Inc. | YUKI YASUDA |
In-app purchases
NUTCRACKER AR
No in-app purchases
Micromon
No in-app purchases
Questions
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