Oceanarium AR vs Micromon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Oceanarium AR
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Explore the World’s Oceans and Unveil Their Mysteries "This planet can provide for human need, but not for human greed." Welcome to the journey of exploring the Oceanarium AR! The Oceanarium AR Experience is brought to you by the AR Live Museum team, meticulously crafted using extensive oceanic data and research on SDG 14 (Life Below Water). This immersive digital ocean ecosystem, featuring 40 AR marine life cards, tells the captivating stories of ecosystems from the world's eight major oceans. Experience marine life up close and personal, and gain insight into the pressing issues our oceans are currently facing. Key Features: 1. Augmented Reality Exploration: High-quality, realistic 3D animations combined with AR technology bring marine life to your surroundings. Whether it’s whales, dolphins, or magnificent coral reefs, witness them all from the comfort of your home. 2. Interactive Learning: Each card provides detailed information on various species and habitats, delving into the environmental challenges they face. Deepen your understanding of ecological systems and unlock the secrets of our ocean's sustainable corners. 3. Sustainability Awareness: Learn about the importance of protecting our oceans, recognize the threats to marine ecosystems, and discover how you can contribute to improving the marine environment. 4. Family-Friendly Content: Designed for all ages, making it the perfect app for the whole family to explore the mysteries of our blue planet together. Download the Oceanarium AR app now and join us in protecting our blue planet!
Micromon
Explore your surroundings with augmented reality and discover virtual insects. Capture photos of these AR creatures to add them to your collection. This free version offers a simplified experience with 12 unique Micromons.
- Augmented reality insect discovery
- In-camera insect capture
- Digital collection building
- Random Micromon appearances
- Free version with 12 unique insects
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Point your camera and insects appear right before your eyes! Turn your surroundings into a field of discovery with this new AR insect experience. This app is a trial version of the full “AR Insect Collecting” game. It offers a simplified experience where Micromons appear randomly for easy viewing. Point your camera and mysterious, cool Micromons will appear in front of you. Find one? Take a photo! Your snapshots instantly become part of your collection. A simple and accessible way to enjoy insects in AR. This free version includes 12 unique Micromons. Watch them appear randomly and enjoy the world of AR insects at your own pace. Upgrade to the full version to unlock over 50 Micromons and a deeper collecting experience, including appearance conditions and strategic gameplay. Start with simple viewing in the free version, and experience the world of AR insects anytime, anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Oceanarium AR at every 2 months against Micromon's every 6 months. Oceanarium AR also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). 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.
Oceanarium AR ships an update every 2 months, Micromon every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Oceanarium AR | Micromon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 254 MB | 772 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DIGI SPACE | YUKI YASUDA |
In-app purchases
Oceanarium AR
No in-app purchases
Micromon
No in-app purchases









