AR Helicopter Training vs PlantWatcher
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AR Helicopter Training
This augmented reality application allows aspiring pilots to visualize and learn helicopter aerodynamics and maneuvers in an immersive way. It offers a portable pre-flight experience and a hover mini simulator, built by experienced helicopter pilots for beginners.
- Augmented reality visualization
- Helicopter aerodynamics lessons
- Maneuvers training
- Immersive perspective learning
- Portable pre-flight experience
- Hover mini simulator
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PLEASE READ BEFORE BUYING THIS APP: This is an augmented reality app. Do NOT purchase this app if you cannot launch the experience in a well lit environment, or if you do NOT have an iPhone 14 or newer. Augmented reality requires a lot of power and anything under an iPhone 14 model will NOT perform well. Having said that, contact us directly if you have any issues. AR is a new technology and you might need some direction to launch this app properly to avoid any issues. AR Helicopter Training by Mauna Loa Helicopters & Augmented Island Studios, is the first spatial computing/augmented reality helicopter training software for beginner pilots. Our application allows students to visualize and learn helicopter flying aerodynamics and maneuvers lessons from an immersive perspective. In addition, our app offers a portable pre-flight experience and a hover mini sim. Our app was built by helicopter pilots, for helicopter pilots. Enjoy!
PlantWatcher
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PlantWatcher: Your Botanical Guide in Your Pocket Make every outdoor activity more enriching. Identify and learn about plants wherever you go. Whether you're an experienced botanist or just starting to notice the greenery around you, PlantWatcher is perfect for you. Let our AI detect plant species, discover their care needs, and keep track of all the flora you encounter. Quick Plant Recognition Use our smart technology to identify plants instantly! Simply take a photo or use one from your gallery. PlantWatcher tells you immediately what plant it is. It recognizes both common garden plants and rare species! Learn Fascinating Plant Facts Discover interesting details about each plant. What are their growing conditions? What are they used for? Become a plant expert! Health, Diseases & Care Tips Gain valuable insights on plant health, common diseases, and essential care tips. Learn how to keep your plants healthy or diagnose problems. Perfect for gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels! Your Personal PlantBook Keep track of the plants you encounter. Try to find them all! It's like an exciting game where you collect plant species. Download PlantWatcher now and start your botanical adventure! #PlantIdentification #NatureLovers #GardeningTips #PlantCollector #PlantWatcher Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: AR Helicopter Training at every 11 days against PlantWatcher's every 13 months. 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. AR Helicopter Training sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and PlantWatcher sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
AR Helicopter Training ships an update every 11 days, PlantWatcher every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AR Helicopter Training | PlantWatcher |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1001 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Augmented Island Studios | Jesse de Jonge |
In-app purchases
AR Helicopter Training
- Test Starter Pack$12.99
- Test Aviator Pack$15.99
- Ground AddOn$19.99
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- Buy Training$49.99
- Training and Ground AddOn$59.99
PlantWatcher
- PlantWatcher Premium 1 Month3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- PlantWatcher Premium 1 Year3 Days trial$22.991 Year
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