# AR Shodo vs Glance!

The clearest difference is rating: Glance! at 4.4 against AR Shodo's 4.0. Glance! also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 1). AR Shodo's advantage is review sentiment (27% vs 0%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AR Shodo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Glance! sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Glance! holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Glance! has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of AR Shodo's written reviews are positive against 0% of Glance!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

AR Shodo ships an update every 3 months, Glance! every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and June 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AR Shodo | Glance! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-shodo/id847220986/reviews) | **[4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glance/id1508968717/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | **27.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [QOOQ inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/446639722) | [Dizzy Bunny Productions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505716524) |

## What reviewers say

### AR Shodo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-shodo/id847220986)

Create and share 3D art by drawing letters and shapes in the air with your iPhone. The app uses your device's camera and location services to place your creations in real-world space. Your artwork can be viewed by others, offering a unique way to express yourself.

**Highlights:** Draw letters and shapes in the air, Record and share 3D creations, Revolutionary air-writing interface, Brush thickness and shape vary with speed, Place artwork in real-world space, Utilizes location services and camera

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Removal | $1.99 | one-time |


### Glance!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glance/id1508968717)

This app helps you connect with people you see in person. It bypasses traditional profiles and endless chats, focusing on real-time, in-person interactions. A premium membership offers extended chat options.

**Highlights:** Connect with people within 50 feet, No profiles to swipe, 15-minute chat limit, In-person meeting focus, Optional 24-hour chat extension

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade your membership | $8.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AR Shodo free?

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

### Is Glance! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AR Shodo or Glance!?

Glance! is rated higher. AR Shodo averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Glance! averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do AR Shodo or Glance! have ads?

Neither AR Shodo nor Glance! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AR Shodo or Glance!?

AR Shodo ships an update every 3 months, and Glance! every 2 months. Most recently, AR Shodo was updated on August 17, 2026 and Glance! on June 24, 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.*