# BrightHearts vs ARLOOPA

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ARLOOPA at 64% against BrightHearts's 17%. ARLOOPA also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 29 months). BrightHearts's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ARLOOPA sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. BrightHearts asks for nothing beyond the download.

ARLOOPA holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ARLOOPA has 1.4K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of BrightHearts's written reviews are positive against 64% of ARLOOPA's.

BrightHearts ships an update every 29 months, ARLOOPA fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BrightHearts | ARLOOPA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brighthearts/id843014240/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arloopa-ai-3d-scanner/id935637249/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **64.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 385 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [George Khut](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460211230) | [ARLOOPA Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/935637248) |

## What reviewers say

### BrightHearts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brighthearts/id843014240)

This app transforms your heart rate into a real-time visual and auditory experience. It uses biofeedback to help you relax by reflecting changes in your heart rate and variability through calming visuals and sounds.

**Highlights:** Real-time heart rate visualization, Biofeedback relaxation training, Heart rate variability monitoring, Interactive artwork, Soothing soundscapes, Bluetooth heart rate sensor integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ARLOOPA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arloopa-ai-3d-scanner/id935637249)

Transform your world with augmented reality. This app lets you scan your surroundings and superimpose 3D digital objects, creating interactive photos and videos. Explore a fantasy world, animate models, and even design custom AR filters.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality scanner, 3D object placement, Create AR videos and photos, Custom AR filter design, Marker-based scanning, Markerless tracking, Geo-location based AR experiences

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Tier 1 (weekly) | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| ARLOOPA PREMIUM - 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Tier 1 (monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| ARLOOPA PREMIUM - 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Tier 1 (yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| ARLOOPA - 5,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| ARLOOPA - 3 Days Premium | $1.99 | one-time |
| ARLOOPA - 10,000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| ARLOOPA - 20,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| ARLOOPA - 50,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for education
- 🤩 Awesome AR experience
- 💯 Best app on the platform
- 🎉 Fun and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 💸 Paid features and subscriptions
- 🕰️ Slow loading times
- 🤖 Unrealistic AR models

**Reported bugs**

- Camera issues and crashes on launch
- Difficulty placing and anchoring AR models
- Subscription and purchase problems

**Requested features**

- Add scary and creepy content (e.g., Backrooms, monsters)
- Improve model interaction (e.g., ability to touch/manipulate)
- Expand content library (e.g., more animals, characters, environments)
- Implement video recording and sharing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BrightHearts free?

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

### Is ARLOOPA free?

ARLOOPA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BrightHearts or ARLOOPA?

ARLOOPA is rated higher. BrightHearts averages 2.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while ARLOOPA averages 4.7 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do BrightHearts or ARLOOPA have ads?

Neither BrightHearts nor ARLOOPA shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BrightHearts or ARLOOPA?

BrightHearts ships an update every 29 months, and ARLOOPA fortnightly. Most recently, BrightHearts was updated on November 1, 2026 and ARLOOPA on November 6, 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.*