Blue Disc vs LandmarkAR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Blue Disc
This app helps you avoid parking fines by automatically calculating your parking time limit and sending timely notifications before it expires. It adheres to specific rules in Switzerland, France, and Germany, and features an interactive map to find blue zone parking spots.
- Automatic parking time calculation
- Notifications before expiration
- Interactive map for blue zones
- Supports Swiss, French, and German rules
- Real-time countdown
- Customizable warning times
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DISCLAIMER Blue Disc is a private and independent application. It does not represent, is not affiliated with, and is not sponsored by any government entity or authority. SOURCE OF INFORMATION The calculation rules used in this application are based on: Switzerland: Art. 48 of the Road Sign Ordinance (OSR) https://www.fedlex.admin.ch/eli/cc/1979/1961_1961_1961/#art_48 France: French Highway Code (Code de la route) and local blue zone regulations Germany: § 13 and § 42 (Zeichen 314) of the German Road Traffic Regulations (StVO) Have you ever been caught out by a fine because you forgot the time on your parking disc? Blue Disc is here to help. This app automatically calculates your parking time limit and sends you a notification before it expires. No need to keep watching the clock—the app handles it for you. HOW IT WORKS - Park and set your physical blue disc as usual - Tap "I am parking now" in the app - Receive an alert before the authorized time ends - That's it. Simple and efficient. FEATURES - Automatic calculation according to Swiss, French, and German rules - Public holidays taken into account - Find blue zone parking spots around you with interactive map - Real-time countdown - Warning notification before expiration - Manual arrival time selection if you parked earlier - Intuitive interface with disc visualization REGULATORY COMPLIANCE The application complies with local regulations: Switzerland: Rounding up to the next half-hour, lunch exception France: Management of lunch break interruptions (e.g. 12pm-2pm not counted) and variable parking durations Germany: Rounding up to the next half-hour for the start of parking CUSTOMIZABLE SETTINGS - Disc requirement period (start and end times) - Morning free time - Warning time before expiration (5, 10, 15 minutes...) IMPORTANT NOTE This application does not replace the physical parking disc, which remains mandatory. It accompanies you by reminding you when your time is almost up. PRIVACY - No account required - Works offline - No data collected - Ad-free Download Blue Disc and avoid unpleasant surprises when returning to your car.
LandmarkAR
This app uses augmented reality to identify natural and historic landmarks around you. Point your camera at the horizon to see floating labels anchored to real-world GPS coordinates, providing information from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.
- AR overlays of landmark labels
- GPS-anchored labels
- Data from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap
- Real-time identification
- Interactive exploration guide
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See the world differently. LandmarkAR transforms your surroundings into an interactive guide. Point your camera at the horizon and watch floating labels appear — anchored to real-world GPS coordinates — identifying the natural landmarks and historic sites around you. Whether you're hiking a mountain trail, exploring a new city, or simply curious about what's on the distant skyline, LandmarkAR connects you to the stories behind the places you see. What LandmarkAR does: • Overlays named labels for nearby peaks, lakes, historic sites, and points of interest directly onto your live camera view • Anchors labels to their true GPS position in the real world using ARKit and CoreLocation • Pulls rich landmark data from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap so you always have up-to-date coverage • Works in real time as you move and pan — no tapping required Built for exploration: LandmarkAR is designed for hikers, travelers, history enthusiasts, and the simply curious. It's the AR compass you didn't know you needed. Landmark data is sourced from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) and OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: LandmarkAR at #173 against Blue Disc's unranked. Blue Disc's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99) and device support (3 vs 1). On review sentiment, update cadence, 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
Blue Disc costs $0.99 and LandmarkAR $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Blue Disc ships an update every 9 days, LandmarkAR fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Blue Disc | LandmarkAR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #173 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bruno Paiva | Robert Kruy |
Customer experience
Blue Disc
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In-app purchases
Blue Disc
No in-app purchases
LandmarkAR
No in-app purchases








