The Brain AR App vs Cambridge Active Learn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Brain AR App
Explore the human head and brain in 3D using augmented and virtual reality. Interactive layers reveal tissues, structures, and areas of the mind. Perfect for educational demonstrations and personal learning.
- Augmented Reality (AR) exploration
- Virtual Reality (VR) mode
- Interactive 3D head and brain layers
- Tap sections to learn more
- Animate brain areas
- Printable artwork required for AR
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The app lets you explore the layers of the head from skin, muscle and skull down to the inner areas of the brain. By using augmented reality (AR), the user gains an amazing insight into the tissues, structures and areas of the mind by moving the device around the special artwork provided. Switch to virtual reality (VR) mode to view and navigate the inner brain structure. This can optionally be viewed using Google Cardboard. The app provides an advanced and interactive view of the head and mind which is perfect for educational demonstrations, learning at home or just the enjoyment of finding out more about how our inner-selves work. To use: - Print out the artwork which is available at http://harmony.co.uk/project/the-brain-in-3d/ - In AR mode, point your device at the printed image. - Use your device to navigate the 3D content. - Switch on and off the various layers - you can animate the brain areas to open and close. - Tap the different sections of the brain to learn more! - In VR mode, use your device to explore the 3D content, with the option to use a VR headset. - To use a VR headset, simply switch to the split screen view and insert your device into the viewer. All feedback and thoughts for the next versions are very welcome and thank you for taking the time to enjoy our work.
Cambridge Active Learn
This app provides a comprehensive platform for learning English and preparing for official tests. It offers curated learning materials and resources for effective study.
- English language learning
- Official test preparation
- Curated learning materials
- Assessment resources
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Cambridge Active Learn offers effective English language learning and assessment preparation. One stop access for curated learning and official test preparation material.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Brain AR App at 69% against Cambridge Active Learn's 20%. The Brain AR App also leads on rating (3.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). Cambridge Active Learn's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 15 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
The Brain AR App holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Brain AR App has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of The Brain AR App's written reviews are positive against 20% of Cambridge Active Learn's.
The Brain AR App ships an update every 15 months, Cambridge Active Learn every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Brain AR App | Cambridge Active Learn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (8 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Harmony Studios Limited | Cambridge University Press & Assessment (App) |
Customer experience
The Brain AR App
Cambridge Active Learn
In-app purchases
The Brain AR App
No in-app purchases
Cambridge Active Learn
No in-app purchases
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