DinosaurCo AR vs CollectA AR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DinosaurCo AR
Experience dinosaurs in augmented reality at participating zoos. Point your device at signage to see animated dinosaurs, learn their scientific names, and explore their fossil records. An interactive educational tool for zoo visitors.
- Augmented reality dinosaur viewing
- Interactive animations
- Fossil record information
- Scientific name details
- Location-based experiences
- Signage-based activation
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This Augmented Reality (AR) application is for use in a number of zoos exhibiting The Dinosaur Company's animatronic dinosaurs! Download this app and point it at signage around the different parks you visit to view dinosaurs in stunning augmented reality complete with full animations and interactivity. You can also learn about their fossil record, scientific names, and more! Upon loading the application, select your location and the experience will begin!
CollectA AR
This augmented reality app brings collectible prehistoric animals to life. Scan a printed fact card to interact with dinosaurs, control their movements, resize them, and capture photos to share.
- Augmented reality dinosaur animation
- Interactive dinosaur movement control
- Adjustable dinosaur size
- In-app photo capture
- Share photos with friends
- Printable fact card compatibility
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CollectA's dinosaurs come to life! CollectA AR is an augmented reality application that can bring CollectA's prehistoric animals to life. You can activate the dinosaur through the collectible printed fact card. Scan the card and you can control the way the dinosaur moves, adjust it to your desired size, take pictures with it and share with your friends. For immediate experience, please find the card here: http://www.collecta.biz/en/collections/collecta-ar/A1147 You can open the card using another device, lay the device flat and scan the card with your smartphone, tablet or iPad. Or, you can download the card, print it out and scan it with your smartphone, tablet or iPad. CollectA AR brings not only digital life to the dinosaur but also enormous fun to you all. Enjoy! Website: www.collecta.biz
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DinosaurCo AR at 4.0 against CollectA AR's 3.1. DinosaurCo AR also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (33% vs 25%). CollectA AR's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DinosaurCo AR holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of DinosaurCo AR's written reviews are positive against 25% of CollectA AR's.
DinosaurCo AR ships an update monthly, CollectA AR every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DinosaurCo AR | CollectA AR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | 3.1 (16 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 16 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.1 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 145 MB | 199 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Geomedia, Inc. | CollectA AR |
Customer experience
DinosaurCo AR
CollectA AR
In-app purchases
DinosaurCo AR
No in-app purchases
CollectA AR
No in-app purchases
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