HOWARD vs rooomCube
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HOWARD
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Mit HOWARD erleben Sie Augmented Reality (AR) wie nie zuvor. Durch die Kombination aus physischem Würfel und digitaler Technologie können Sie faszinierende digitale Objekte, wie Eichhörnchen-Kobel, Bäume mit Spechthöhlen und Fledermäuse, direkt in Ihrer Hand halten und erforschen. Hauptmerkmale: Interaktive AR-Erlebnisse: Entdecken Sie die Welt von HOWARD und lassen Sie sich von virtuellen Tieren und Objekten verzaubern. Bildung trifft Technologie: Ideal für den Einsatz in Schulen und für alle Altersgruppen ab 8 Jahren. Kostenlos & Transparent: Howard ist komplett kostenfrei ohne versteckte Gebühren oder In-App-Käufe. DIY Würfel: Gestalten Sie Ihr eigenes AR-Erlebnis, indem Sie den Würfelmantel herunterladen, ausdrucken und zusammenbasteln. Bildungsmaterialien inklusive: Zugriff auf stetig erweiterte begleitende Lehr- und Lernmaterialien. Laden Sie HOWARD heute herunter und beginnen Sie Ihre AR-Bildungsreise!
rooomCube
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The rooomCube opens up a whole new world of learning with digital content. With the help of a cube and this free iOS app, you can now literally touch virtual objects. Thanks to innovative Augmented Reality (AR) technology, digital content is projected into the real environment close enough to touch. The perfect tool for interactive product presentations and smart learning Learning objects can be experienced more vividly than ever before with rooomCube. Imagine holding a world sphere, a cell or a technical component in your hand - the possibilities with rooomCube are unlimited! The haptic learning experience has been proven to provide lasting knowledge transfer and a motivation booster. And also products can be easily presented remotely and taken anywhere. How does the rooomCube app work? 1. Select an object from the home page or scan the QR code of a rooom 3D Product Viewer 2. Focus the camera of your mobile device on the rooomCube 3. Rotate and turn the cube in your hand to view the object from all sides How can I get a rooomCube? The rooomCube is available as a soft cube or as a printable paper template. The exclusive soft cube is currently only available at our trade show appearances. Feel free to reach out to us and follow rooom - Enterprise Metaverse Solutions on LinkedIn to stay informed about the latest trade shows and events. You can download a template to print out and build your own rooomCube at the following link: https://rooo.ms/ngvw7
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: rooomCube at fortnightly against HOWARD's every 5 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HOWARD ships an update every 5 months, rooomCube fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HOWARD | rooomCube |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 132 MB | 144 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ProHolz - Verband der steirischen Forst- und Holzwirtschaft | rooom AG |
In-app purchases
HOWARD
No in-app purchases
rooomCube
No in-app purchases
