Comparison

AR vs Borderlands App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AR

Features
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Embark on a captivating journey through time with AR-cheology! Our innovative mobile app seamlessly blends ancient history with cutting-edge technology, offering an unparalleled adventure for tourists and ancient site visitors alike. Step into the past as you explore ancient cities and structures in breathtaking detail. With augmented reality (AR) technology, simply scan QR codes with your smartphone or tablet to unlock a world of hidden treasures and untold stories. From majestic sculptures to awe-inspiring landmarks, experience history like never before in its truest form. Currently available for Pergamon Ancient City in Turkey, with plans to expand to Ephesus and numerous other ancient cities in the near future Join us as we bring ancient civilizations to life, one QR code at a time. Download now and let the adventure begin!

About

Borderlands App

Features
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The Borderlands App allows users to access live information captured from sensors deployed within the networks funded by the Borderlands 5G Innovation Region programme, as well as some information about the network venues themselves.  It complements the many Tourism focused apps and websites already helping visitors and attractions across the region.

Screenshots

AR4 screens
Borderlands App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Borderlands App at none against AR's shown. AR's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AR ships an update every 10 days, Borderlands App monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
AR versus Borderlands App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterARBorderlands App
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size269 MB80 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCODEO SOLUTIONS LIMITEDAWTG

In-app purchases

None

AR

No in-app purchases

None

Borderlands App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AR free?
AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Borderlands App free?
Borderlands App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AR or Borderlands App have ads?
AR shows ads; Borderlands App does not.
Which is updated more often, AR or Borderlands App?
AR ships an update every 10 days, and Borderlands App monthly. Most recently, AR was updated on September 30, 2026 and Borderlands App on October 8, 2026.

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