# Quiver vs scanAR

The clearest difference is review sentiment: scanAR at 100% against Quiver's 50%. scanAR also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). Quiver's advantage is ratings volume (258 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Quiver sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. scanAR asks for nothing beyond the download.

scanAR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Quiver has 258 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Quiver's written reviews are positive against 100% of scanAR's.

Quiver ships an update every 6 weeks, scanAR every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Quiver | scanAR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (258 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quiver-3d-coloring-app/id650645305/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanar-ar-scanner/id1068310241/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **258** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 252 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [QuiverVision Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/650645308) | [iGreet Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041376902) |

## What reviewers say

### Quiver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quiver-3d-coloring-app/id650645305)

This app combines traditional coloring with augmented reality to create an engaging and educational experience for children. Users can print pages, color them, and then watch their creations come to life on a smart device. It offers a fun way to learn various subjects and develop creativity.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality coloring, Printable coloring pages, Watch creations come to life, Educational content, Interactive games, Capture and share creations

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quiver Monthly Subscription | $2.49 | per month |
| Quiver Vol. 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dover Vol 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Animals of New Zealand | $2.99 | one-time |
| B-Daman Fireblast | $2.99 | one-time |
| Quiver Platonic Solids | $2.99 | one-time |
| Summer & Sea Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Quiver Vol. 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Quiver Education Vol. 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| BBC Children in Need | $4.99 | one-time |
| Quiver Holidays Pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for teaching science
- 👍 Engaging and informative
- 👍 Brings artwork to life
- 👍 Fantastic people to work with
- 👍 Reliable and professional

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🔒 Requires in-app purchases to unlock content
- 🔒 Too many in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Camera doesn't work
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Doesn't recognize colored drawings
- Requires repeated purchases for new content

**Requested features**

- Allow users to interact with friends and post drawings
- Expand educational content (e.g. cells, solar system, biology)
- Add more free content and reduce in-app purchases
- Improve camera scanning and recognition
- Provide better instructions and guidance for first-time users


### scanAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanar-ar-scanner/id1068310241)

Discover hidden content by scanning products, images, and illustrations. This augmented reality app brings digital experiences to life when you point your device at specific markers.

**Highlights:** Scan products and images, Discover secret content, Augmented reality experiences, Easy to use interface, Rich digital content display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Quiver free?

Quiver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is scanAR free?

scanAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Quiver or scanAR?

scanAR is rated higher. Quiver averages 3.6 out of 5 from 258 ratings, while scanAR averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Quiver or scanAR have ads?

Neither Quiver nor scanAR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Quiver or scanAR?

Quiver ships an update every 6 weeks, and scanAR every 2 months. Most recently, Quiver was updated on October 29, 2026 and scanAR on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*