Active Theory Experiments vs SPECS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Active Theory Experiments
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Active Theory Experiments by ActiveTheory: Unleash the future of WebGPU, WebGL, and AR/XR with immersive experiments at your fingertips. Dive into innovation with the Active Theory AR Experiments app! Explore cutting-edge augmented reality wonders and groundbreaking web experiments crafted by Active Theory. From interactive 3D environments to revolutionary web interactions, experience the limitless possibilities of modern technology.
SPECS
Virtually try on the newest generation of eyewear from the comfort of your home. Discover your ideal style and be among the first to pre-order your chosen frames.
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Meet SPECS, a computer built into see-through augmented reality glasses. Our vision is to make computing more human by helping you learn, work, play, create, and get things done together in the world around you. Explore SPECS and find your fit: Use the SPECS app to explore the latest SPECS AR glasses. See how they look on you with virtual try-on and find your fit, right from your iPhone. Discover what SPECS can do: With SPECS AR glasses, you can learn to draw with guidance on the paper in front of you, practice basketball with a real ball and hoop, or play dominoes with friends at the same table. The computer helps, but you're the one building the skill, making something, and connecting with other people. See-through lenses bring digital experiences into your surroundings, and you interact naturally with your hands and voice. We call this instinctual computing, built around how you see, think, and act. Technology should add to your life, not cut you out of it. Try a limited preview of SPECS Intelligence: Explore patterns in your time, attention, and relationships, and discover your Digital Love Language and Superpowers. You don't need SPECS AR glasses to try it. Join the waitlist for early access: Join the waitlist for early access to the fuller SPECS Intelligence experience, designed to work across Mac, iPhone, and SPECS AR glasses. We're building it to understand your goals, priorities, and routines and anticipate when help would be useful. Learn more about SPECS at specs.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Active Theory Experiments at every 3 days against SPECS's fortnightly. Active Theory Experiments also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.1). 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.
Active Theory Experiments ships an update every 3 days, SPECS fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Active Theory Experiments | SPECS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 218 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Active Theory | Specs Inc |
In-app purchases
Active Theory Experiments
No in-app purchases
SPECS
No in-app purchases
Questions
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