marq+ vs VIVE Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
marq+
Transform everyday objects like magazines and packaging into interactive augmented reality experiences. Simply scan specific images to unlock engaging AR content, bringing a magical and lifelike dimension to your surroundings.
- Transform print media into AR
- Interactive AR experiences
- Scan specific activity images
- Location-based AR integration
- Engaging digital content
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marq+ make ordinary things soulfully alive. Transforming magazines, product packaging, posters, outdoor signage and many more into an engaging interactive wow! experiences. A theatrically magical lifelike entertaining experience, seeing beyond the present reality. How to AR? 1. Download and open marq+ App. 2. Look for and scan specific activity image. 3. Experience the awesome AR interaction. Tips 1. Tap the screen to refocus. 2. Ensure there is sufficient light when you scan the image. 3. Ensure there is no reflection on the image. 4. Ensure you have a steady mobile data connection. About marq+ marq+ integrates AR and LBS function to enable image and with Location Based Service (LBS), marq+ present digital information through AR virtual integration, extending user's connection to the real world and through utilising the most diverse Augmented Reality platform service. https://www.arplanet.com.tw/en/marqpluse-en/
VIVE Manager
This app allows you to remotely manage your VR devices, including setup, firmware updates, and Wi-Fi configuration. You can also explore and discover premium VR applications and events directly through the integrated app store.
- Remote device setup
- Firmware updates
- Wi-Fi configuration
- VR AppStore browsing
- VR event discovery
- Device monitoring
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Manage your VIVE XR Elite, VIVE Focus3 VR device, explore premium VR apps in the VIVE AppStore, discover VR events and so much more. With the VIVE Manager app you can: Remotely setup your VIVE VR device, as account / wifi / firmware update / language Browse and get more known on VR apps and experiences from the VIVE AppStore Manage and monitor your VIVE VR devices
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: marq+ at 5.0 against VIVE Manager's 1.9. marq+ also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). VIVE Manager's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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.
marq+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VIVE Manager has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
marq+ ships an update every 5 weeks, VIVE Manager every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | marq+ | VIVE Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 1.9 (14 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 28.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 14 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 376 MB | 128 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | arplanet | HTC Corporation |
Customer experience
marq+
VIVE Manager
In-app purchases
marq+
No in-app purchases
VIVE Manager
No in-app purchases
