AR On vs 3M Remote Visual Support Tool
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AR On
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Solve problems faster with remote support using augmented reality. Enable your remote technician to connect to off-site locations and troubleshoot issues by easily seeing the environment as if they were there. Leverage camera sharing from your mobile device along with interactive augmented reality annotations and two-way communication to troubleshoot, guide, and resolve issues live. Quick Guide: 1. Download and launch AR On-Prem app on your iPhone/iPad. 2. Share the session ID with your remote technician. 3. That’s it! Your technician can now provide the remote support you need! *Technician will need to subscribe AR feature from Splashtop On-Prem license to utilize. *AR feature is supported by Splashtop Gateway v3.28.0+ and Splashtop On-Prem app v3.6.8.0+ Key Features: - Cross-Platform - Bidirectional camera sharing between desktop and mobile - Interactive AR annotations - Two-way VoIP communication - Session recording - Session notes - Freeze frame - Remote turn flashlight on/off - SSO integration - Device management - User management
3M Remote Visual Support Tool
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The 3M Remote Visual Support Tool is an all-in-one solution for real-time collaboration powered by advanced augmented reality. It digitally merges live video feeds from local and remote users into a single, interactive view—helping enable teams provide expert guidance, solve problems, and share knowledge as if they were working side-by-side. Designed to support both internal 3M teams and external customers, this tool goes beyond video. It includes: * Integrated chat for seamless communication during sessions * Step-by-step autoguides that simplify training, repairs, and SOPs * Live data visualization to support diagnostics, decision-making, and performance monitoring Whether used in field service, manufacturing, customer support, or technical training, the 3M Remote Visual Support Tool empowers users to deliver faster resolutions, reduce downtime, and increase efficiency. Built with proprietary merged reality and interactive presence technology.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: 3M Remote Visual Support Tool at every 2 weeks against AR On's every 8 months. AR On's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). 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.
AR On ships an update every 8 months, 3M Remote Visual Support Tool every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AR On | 3M Remote Visual Support Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 168 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Splashtop Inc. | Help Lightning, Inc |
In-app purchases
AR On
No in-app purchases
3M Remote Visual Support Tool
No in-app purchases
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