Comparison

OhloneAR vs SCU+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

OhloneAR

Explore Indigenous narratives through augmented reality on Santa Clara University's campus. This location-based experience uses AR to bring historical and contemporary Ohlone stories to life, featuring 3D models, narration, and songs.

Highlights
  • Location-based AR experiences
  • Interactive campus map
  • Indigenous narratives and stories
  • 3D models and narration
  • Traditional songs and visuals
  • Educational content on colonialism and revitalization
Features
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The Thámien Ohlone Augmented Reality (AR) Tour is a location-based experience that brings Indigenous narratives to life on Santa Clara University’s campus. The tour educates users about the ongoing impact of colonialism on Ohlone communities, current revitalization efforts, how Ohlone culture has transformed over time, the way Ohlone culture is both complex and intersectional, and ways to support the present and future of Ohlone culture in their homeland. When users open up the map, they will find a map with markers and navigation instructions guiding them to real-world sites on Santa Clara University’s campus. At these locations, users can activate augmented reality experiences that utilize images, 3D models, narration voiced by Indigenous storytellers, traditional songs, and more to immerse the user in these stories.

About

SCU+

This app serves as a comprehensive mobile portal for university students, offering easy access to campus resources, academic tools, and local information. It provides a personalized experience with an interactive map and customizable features to streamline student life.

Highlights
  • All-in-one campus resource access
  • Personalized user experience
  • Interactive campus map
  • Favorite and custom item creation
  • Local data storage for privacy
Features
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Everything SCU. One App. SCU+ is the all-in-one companion for Santa Clara University students. Quickly access campus resources, navigate around campus, and keep the information you use most in one convenient place. Whether you're finding a building before class, opening a campus service, or saving your favorite resources, SCU+ helps you spend less time searching and more time getting things done. Built for Student Life SCU+ brings together the tools and resources students use every day into a clean, easy-to-use experience. Browse campus resources, explore an interactive campus map, and keep your most-used information just a tap away. No clutter. No unnecessary features. Just everything you need for life at SCU. Make It Yours Customize the app to match the way you use campus. Favorite your most-used resources, create your own custom locations and notes, choose your favorite accent color, and enjoy a personalized experience that greets you throughout the day. Explore Campus Find your way around Santa Clara University and the surrounding area with an interactive map featuring academic buildings, dining locations, residence halls, parking, recreation, and more. Whether you're new to campus or have been here for years, everything is easy to find. Private by Design Everything you save in SCU+ stays on your device. Your personal data is never collected, and you remain in complete control of your information. Made for Broncos SCU+ is built by a Santa Clara University student to make everyday campus life a little simpler. SCU+ is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Santa Clara University.

Screenshots

OhloneAR4 screens
SCU+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: OhloneAR at monthly against SCU+'s every 6 months. OhloneAR also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for OhloneAR against 5.0 for SCU+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OhloneAR ships an update monthly, SCU+ every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
OhloneAR versus SCU+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOhloneARSCU+
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better2
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size569 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKai LukoffNicholas Sasina

Customer experience

OhloneAR

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SCU+

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

OhloneAR

No in-app purchases

None

SCU+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OhloneAR free?
OhloneAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SCU+ free?
SCU+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OhloneAR or SCU+?
OhloneAR and SCU+ are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do OhloneAR or SCU+ have ads?
Neither OhloneAR nor SCU+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OhloneAR or SCU+?
OhloneAR ships an update monthly, and SCU+ every 6 months. Most recently, OhloneAR was updated on November 4, 2026 and SCU+ on October 30, 2026.

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