Simon Denny OPTIMISM AR vs Gliding Barnacles 2026
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
Gliding Barnacles 2026
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Official app for the participants of Gliding Barnacles 2026. Use this app to: - Browse information about the event, such as programme and supporters - Receive important notifications from the organisation - See how to get to the venue at Praia do Cabedelo - Check recommendations of where to surf, eat, visit, and stay
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Verdict
Simon Denny OPTIMISM AR and Gliding Barnacles 2026 are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
| Parameter | Simon Denny OPTIMISM AR | Gliding Barnacles 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 15.4 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 343 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Simon Denny | ADMS - ASSOCIACAO DE DESENVOLVIMENTO |
In-app purchases
Simon Denny OPTIMISM AR
No in-app purchases
Gliding Barnacles 2026
No in-app purchases
Questions
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