# Quiver vs Alpha 1

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Quiver at 50% against Alpha 1's 0%. Quiver also leads on rating (3.6 vs 3.1) and ratings volume (256 vs 24). Alpha 1's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). 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. Alpha 1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Quiver holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Quiver has 256 ratings behind it against 24, 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 0% of Alpha 1's.

Quiver ships an update every 2 months, Alpha 1 monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Quiver | Alpha 1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (256 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quiver-3d-coloring-app/id650645305/reviews)** | [3.1 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-1/id975970177/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **256** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | **50.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 262 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [QuiverVision Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/650645308) | [UBTECH ROBOTICS CORP](https://appshunter.io/developer/975970176) |

## 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


### Alpha 1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alpha-1/id975970177)

Control and interact with robots using Bluetooth. Download actions from the internet, design your own, and use your phone as a remote control for games like football and fighting. The app also allows for robot information retrieval and firmware upgrades.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth robot control, Downloadable actions, User-designed actions, Phone as remote control, Robot information and firmware upgrade

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Quiver free?

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

### Is Alpha 1 free?

Alpha 1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Quiver or Alpha 1?

Quiver is rated higher. Quiver averages 3.6 out of 5 from 256 ratings, while Alpha 1 averages 3.1 from 24 ratings.

### Do Quiver or Alpha 1 have ads?

Neither Quiver nor Alpha 1 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Quiver or Alpha 1?

Quiver ships an update every 2 months, and Alpha 1 monthly. Most recently, Quiver was updated on September 23, 2026 and Alpha 1 on July 4, 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.*