Comparison

Floatap vs ARISE by SpellBound

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

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About

Floatap

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AR game for kids. Find and tap the characters floating around you! Clear the game by erasing all the characters in the right order. Go shortest time record! Each stage - Stage to find 1 to 10 - Stage to find A to Z - Stage to find letters and symbols in order Also, collect coins hidden in each stage. You can change the color and pattern of the characters.

About

ARISE by SpellBound

An augmented reality scavenger hunt game designed for children in healthcare settings. It uses wall decals and a reef mat to create an immersive experience that motivates movement and reduces pain perception.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality scavenger hunt
  • Play-based therapy for pediatrics
  • Motivates movement and reduces pain
  • Enhances patient comfort
  • Easy setup for hospitals
  • Encourages independent play
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Dive into ARISE, the underwater augmented reality scavenger hunt game played by kids, built for healthcare. A storm destroyed Hermy’s reef, and you found his message in a bottle! Will you answer his call and save the reef? HOW ARISE WORKS FOR HOSPITALS 1. Arrange the ten reusable wall decals in a patient's room, hallway, or activity room. 2. Place the ARISE reef mat on patient's bedside table. 3. Download and launch the ARISE by SpellBound app. 4. Point the device camera at the reef mat to activate gameplay. 5. Guide patient through gameplay and to the first wall decal, and watch them explore! HOW ARISE WORKS FOR PATIENTS 1. Tap on the ARISE by SpellBound app and ask your adult or nurse to help you get started. 2. Aim your camera at the bedside reef mat to create your character and begin the game. 3. In the reef, Hermy the hermit crab will give you your first mission. 4. Find the first wall decal to meet new friends and build your reef! PLAY-BASED THERAPY • Gamification motivates movement— Movement has long been a standard of care for adults. ARISE brings it to pediatrics with a scavenger hunt. • Helps reduce pain perception— Augmented reality has been found to reduce pain perception. ARISE features best-in-class AR that gets kids playing instead of hurting. • Enhances patient comfort— Fosters a kid-friendly environment. Provides a welcome distraction from the unfamiliarity of a clinical setting. • Creates moments of magic— ARISE's creative and immersive gameplay experience gives patients a reason to smile, even while working towards their recovery. EASY FOR HOSPITALS • No new hardware required— Unlike with VR, no technical equipment is necessary— your ARISE kit consists only of low-profile vinyl wall decals. • Saves valuable time & effort— Targets can be moved and placed anywhere, and setup or teardown takes mere minutes. It can be installed and staff trained in under 20 minutes. • Sanitizable and safe— ARISE's wall decals are easily detachable and are made of glossy vinyl, so staff can disinfect them in-between patients. • Encourages independent play— The game can be played and operated by a single child with a device, so it does not require hospital staff to constantly monitor or help. Interested in bringing ARISE to your hospital? Contact us at hello@spellboundar.com!

Screenshots

Floatap2 screens
ARISE by SpellBound4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ARISE by SpellBound at Free against Floatap's $0.99. ARISE by SpellBound also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 11 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.5). On 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

ARISE by SpellBound is free to download; Floatap costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Floatap ships an update every 11 months, ARISE by SpellBound monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Floatap versus ARISE by SpellBound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFloatapARISE by SpellBound
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.7 (6 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.512.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB343 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeridota limitedALTality LLC

In-app purchases

None

Floatap

No in-app purchases

None

ARISE by SpellBound

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Floatap free?
Floatap costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ARISE by SpellBound free?
ARISE by SpellBound is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Floatap or ARISE by SpellBound have ads?
Neither Floatap nor ARISE by SpellBound shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Floatap or ARISE by SpellBound?
Floatap ships an update every 11 months, and ARISE by SpellBound monthly. Most recently, Floatap was updated on September 20, 2026 and ARISE by SpellBound on October 2, 2026.

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