# AR vs Compass....

The clearest difference is ads: AR at none against Compass....'s shown. AR also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). Compass....'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AR sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Compass.... sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AR ships an update every 8 days, Compass.... every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AR | Compass.... |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 441 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AR-Physics UG (haftungsbeschränkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780209828) | [Olga Ivanova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1733570435) |

## What reviewers say

### AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-physics/id6451423436)

Explore Physics, Math, and Astronomy through interactive Augmented Reality experiments and AI-powered learning. Engage with digital simulations, flashcards, and quizzes for school, homework, and exam preparation.

**Highlights:** Augmented Reality experiments, AI-powered learning assistance, Interactive simulations, Flashcards and quizzes, Exam preparation tools, Digital lab equipment

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AR-Physics | $2.99 | per month |
| AR-Physics Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| AR-Physics | $6.99 | per month |
| AR-Physics Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| AR-Physics | $24.99 | per year |
| AR-Physics | $39.99 | per year |
| AR-Physics | $39.99 | per year |
| AR-Physics Pro | $69.99 | per year |


### Compass....

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass/id6762972746)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription | $0.49 | per month |
| Sponsorship | $0.49 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AR free?

AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Compass.... free?

Compass.... is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do AR or Compass.... have ads?

Compass.... shows ads; AR does not.

### Which is updated more often, AR or Compass....?

AR ships an update every 8 days, and Compass.... every 2 months. Most recently, AR was updated on November 3, 2026 and Compass.... on November 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*