# XBOX vs AR

The clearest difference is price: XBOX at Free against AR's $5.99. XBOX also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.8) and ratings volume (1.8M vs 68). AR's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

XBOX is free to download; AR costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

XBOX holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XBOX has 1.8M ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of XBOX's written reviews are positive against 37% of AR's.

XBOX ships an update fortnightly, AR every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | XBOX | AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xbox/id736179781/reviews)** | [2.8 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-bow/id1327762161/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8M** | 68 |
| Positive reviews | **51.5% of reviews** | 37.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#40** | — |
| Size | 98 MB | 680 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) | [Shenzhen Geekplay technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1230366361) |

## What reviewers say

### XBOX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xbox/id736179781)

**Currently charting:** #40 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Stay connected to friends, games, and gaming devices on the go. Buy games, explore Game Pass, and manage your gaming world from your phone or tablet. Chat with friends, share clips, and track rewards.

**Highlights:** Connect with friends via voice and text chat, Explore and manage Game Pass, Buy games directly within the app, Remotely install games on your console, Share game clips and screenshots, Track and redeem Xbox Rewards, Receive game invite and achievement notifications

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless integration with Xbox
- 👍 Convenient remote control features
- 📤 Easy sharing of captures and clips
- 💬 Useful for in-game communication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Issues with account login and verification
- 🔇 Unreliable party chat and voice communication
- 🖼️ Inability to customize profile picture

**Reported bugs**

- Captures not uploading or viewable in the app
- Remote control input lag and inconsistent functionality
- Messaging conversations disappearing or not loading
- Repeated sign-in prompts and account access issues

**Requested features**

- Add ability to browse and purchase games directly in the app
- Improve notification system and message delivery
- Restore achievement tracking and game stats viewing
- Optimize app performance and stability


### AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-bow/id1327762161)

Engage in augmented reality archery battles by connecting a physical AR-Bow accessory. Aim and shoot virtual arrows at on-screen targets and enemies. Enjoy continuous updates with new features and games.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality gameplay, Bluetooth connectivity, Virtual archery combat, Regular updates, Suitable for all ages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XBOX free?

XBOX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AR free?

AR costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, XBOX or AR?

XBOX is rated higher. XBOX averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8M ratings, while AR averages 2.8 from 68 ratings.

### Do XBOX or AR have ads?

Neither XBOX nor AR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, XBOX or AR?

XBOX ships an update fortnightly, and AR every 5 weeks. Most recently, XBOX was updated on November 13, 2026 and AR on November 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*