# Quiver vs Unplug'd

The clearest difference is rating: Unplug'd at 4.1 against Quiver's 3.6. Unplug'd also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (67% vs 50%). Quiver's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (258 vs 10). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Quiver sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Unplug'd asks for nothing beyond the download.

Unplug'd holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Quiver has 258 ratings behind it against 10, 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 67% of Unplug'd's.

Quiver ships an update every 6 weeks, Unplug'd every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Quiver | Unplug'd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (258 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quiver-3d-coloring-app/id650645305/reviews) | **[4.1 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unplugd/id1450150113/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **258** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 252 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [QuiverVision Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/650645308) | [Mimio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/771209559) |

## 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| 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


### Unplug'd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unplugd/id1450150113)

Stream your device's screen to a compatible interactive display. This client software works with specific server software to enable screen sharing for presentations and collaboration.

**Highlights:** Screen streaming client, Works with Boxlight Series-2 displays, Complements server software, Enables screen sharing, For presentations and collaboration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Quiver free?

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

### Is Unplug'd free?

Unplug'd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Quiver or Unplug'd?

Unplug'd is rated higher. Quiver averages 3.6 out of 5 from 258 ratings, while Unplug'd averages 4.1 from 10 ratings.

### Do Quiver or Unplug'd have ads?

Neither Quiver nor Unplug'd shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Quiver or Unplug'd?

Quiver ships an update every 6 weeks, and Unplug'd every 12 months. Most recently, Quiver was updated on November 6, 2026 and Unplug'd on November 2, 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.*