Shifter UAR vs ARtoon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shifter UAR
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NOTE: This app will only work if you download an image marker from ExperienceShifter.com or use the graphic novel Shifter. Experience the characters of Shifter through this ULTIMATE AUGMENTED REALITY™ app. Simply open the graphic novel, launch the app and point the camera at the pages and watch the magic unfold. Alternatively, visit ExperienceShifter.com to print out a marker and try without the book. Many different Shifter characters pop out at you with interactivity, animation and sound! Touch the arrow in the lower right corner to read the backstory on the character. Compatible with the iPhone 4 or later, iPod Touch (4th Gen) or later, and iPad 2 or later.
ARtoon
Create magical photos and videos by adding 3D models and special effects to your surroundings. Transform your imagination into reality with augmented reality, customizing your world with ease. You can also generate 3D floor plans of rooms.
- Add 3D models and special effects
- Create AR photos and videos
- Customize size and placement of models
- Generate 3D room floor plans
- Share creations with friends and family
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ARtoon is an augmented reality app that lets you create, play, and explore in exciting new ways. Place interactive 3D objects into the real world, discover creative AR effects, play fun mini games, and capture unforgettable photos and videos. Whether you’re creating content or simply exploring augmented reality, ARtoon makes it easy and enjoyable. Features • Create stunning AR photos and videos • Place interactive 3D objects in your surroundings • Explore creative AR effects • Play fun AR mini games, including AR Bowling, AR Football, and AR Shadow • Resize, rotate, and position objects naturally in your environment • Capture and share your creations with friends and family • Generate 3D floor plans of rooms using RoomPlan • Regular updates with new content, effects, games, and 3D objects ARtoon is designed to grow over time with new experiences and content, giving you even more ways to create, play, and explore. Imagine it. Make it real.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shifter UAR at none against ARtoon's 3. Shifter UAR also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). ARtoon's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. ARtoon sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Shifter UAR asks for nothing beyond the download.
Shifter UAR ships an update every 7 months, ARtoon monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shifter UAR | ARtoon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 183 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anomaly Productions, Inc. | Grigor Agabalyan |
In-app purchases
Shifter UAR
No in-app purchases
ARtoon
- Anolis garmani$0.99
- Turtle$0.99
- RoomPlan$0.99
Questions
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