Comparison

ARSpiders.com vs Pinwheel Simulator

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

Head to head
About

ARSpiders.com

Experience a lifelike 3D spider in your real world using augmented reality. Place it anywhere to prank friends with photos and videos. This free app offers offline fun and a taste of premium features.

Highlights
  • Realistic AR spider placement
  • Capture photos and videos
  • Offline functionality
  • Instant launch, no setup
  • Free to use
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Experience a Real AR Spider for Free! www.arspider.com No Ads • No In-App Purchases • Just Free Creepy Fun! Try one ultra-realistic spider in Augmented Reality! Place it on your table, floor, or wall — and watch your friends jump! Key Features: 1. AR Spider Experience: Bring a lifelike 3D spider into your real world using your device’s camera. 2. Capture & Share: Take scary-fun photos and videos to prank friends. 3. Simple & Fast: Launch instantly — no setup, no ads, no distractions. 4. Offline Mode: Works without internet connection. Why This Lite Version? • Test the full AR Spider experience for free. • Get a taste of AR Spiders & Co, the premium app with many creatures and advanced AR effects. • Perfect for quick laughs or Halloween pranks! Note: This app may cause genuine fright — use responsibly! It’s also a great way to confront arachnophobia in a safe, fun way.

About

Pinwheel Simulator

Features
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Pinwheel is a simple interactive toy for iPhone and iPad. Blow into the microphone and watch the pinwheel spin with smooth, physics-based motion and tactile feedback. Great for quick, playful moments and relaxing interaction. Features: - Blow-to-spin interaction using microphone input - Smooth physics-based animation - Optional haptic feedback - Clean, kid-friendly visual design

Screenshots

ARSpiders.com4 screens
Pinwheel Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pinwheel Simulator at daily against ARSpiders.com's every 6 months. ARSpiders.com's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ARSpiders.com ships an update every 6 months, Pinwheel Simulator daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ARSpiders.com versus Pinwheel Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterARSpiders.comPinwheel Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (68 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings68 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size238 MB1 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperLinda SchnetzingerEvandro Guedes Machado

In-app purchases

None

ARSpiders.com

No in-app purchases

None

Pinwheel Simulator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ARSpiders.com free?
ARSpiders.com is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pinwheel Simulator free?
Pinwheel Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ARSpiders.com or Pinwheel Simulator have ads?
Neither ARSpiders.com nor Pinwheel Simulator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ARSpiders.com or Pinwheel Simulator?
ARSpiders.com ships an update every 6 months, and Pinwheel Simulator daily. Most recently, ARSpiders.com was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pinwheel Simulator on October 15, 2026.

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