Simon Denny OPTIMISM AR vs Gaia The Ghost
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Simon Denny OPTIMISM AR
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Augmented reality component for Simon Denny's 'Optimism' project at the Auckland Art Gallery, Aotearoa/New Zealand. Simon Denny Optimism 3d print, silkscreen on whiteboards from former Twitter campus, augmented reality app 2023
Gaia The Ghost
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Meet Gaia the Ghost: your companion for a little wisdom, warmth, and the occasional giggle. Whenever you need a little advice, a nudge, or confirmation on a feeling, open the app and let Gaia weigh in. Shake or tap refresh for a new card, as many times as you like. Sometimes the advice is profound. Sometimes it's silly. Sometimes open to interpretation. Always it's exactly what you didn't know you needed - like a digital fortune cookie Browse through 100+ original hand-drawn illustrations, save your favourites, and share the ones that speak to you. Features: - Shake or tap refresh for a new card, anytime - Save your favourite pieces of wisdom - Share cards to socials, messages, and more - iMessage Sticker Pack Created and illustrated by Auckland-based artist Valerie Auersperg.
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Verdict
Simon Denny OPTIMISM AR and Gaia The Ghost are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Simon Denny OPTIMISM AR ships an update every 2 days, Gaia The Ghost every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simon Denny OPTIMISM AR | Gaia The Ghost |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days β better | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 343 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Simon Denny | Valerie Auersperg |
In-app purchases
Simon Denny OPTIMISM AR
No in-app purchases
Gaia The Ghost
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Simon Denny OPTIMISM AR free?
Is Gaia The Ghost free?
Do Simon Denny OPTIMISM AR or Gaia The Ghost have ads?
Which is updated more often, Simon Denny OPTIMISM AR or Gaia The Ghost?
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