Comparison

4D VIEWR vs Reality Augmented (VR)

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

Head to head
About

4D VIEWR

Experience augmented and virtual reality by bringing enhanced products to life. Point your device's camera at special images to unlock interactive 4D scenes with videos and exploration.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality viewing
  • Virtual reality experiences
  • Interactive 4D scenes
  • Watch videos within scenes
  • Explore enhanced products
  • Scan 4D VIEWR-enhanced images
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This is the 4D VIEWR app. It's an augmented/ virtual reality viewing app. Use this app to bring 4D VIEWR-enhanced products to life in epic 4D. Directions: 1. Download the 4D VIEWR app onto your iPhone/ iPad. 2. Running the 4D VIEWR app, point your iPhone/ iPad's camera at a 4D VIEWR-enhanced image. (Scannable 4D media is available in the menu area of the 4D VIEWR app) 3. Each 4D scene has something unique on it. Watch videos, tap on buttons, explore... find scannable media at: 4dviewr.com/free-gallery for more information, go to www.4dviewr.com/support

About

Reality Augmented (VR)

Transform your surroundings into a stereoscopic augmented reality experience. Apply immersive filters and view your world through an iOS device and VR headset. Record and play back filtered videos in VR.

Highlights
  • Stereoscopic augmented reality filters
  • Adjustable stereoscopic ratio
  • Customizable camera resolutions and frame rates
  • Audio-reactive and custom color filters
  • Record and play back VR videos
  • Flashlight for night vision
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Reality Augmented (VR) is the world's first Stereoscopic Augmented Reality Experience for iOS! Experience real life like never before through your iOS device's camera Filtered and Split for VR! See your surroundings in augmented stereoscopic form using immersive filters and a VR headset. ▼ A Huge Collection of Stunning Camera Filters - Adjustable stereoscopic ratio  - Choose from low to HD camera resolutions - Customize frame rate for stop-motion to smooth, high-speed capture - Audio-Reactive Filters – move with background music or voice - Custom Color Palettes – design your own filter look - Advanced zoom features - Flashlight for night vision ▼ Record and Playback - Record filtered video directly to your photo library - Play videos from your photo library in stereoscopic VR Compatible with iOS VR headsets that have an open front for camera access. Note: Some features — such as video playback and advanced camera controls — require an upgrade via in-app purchase. A free filter rotates. YouTube: https://youtu.be/qONjW8ehRhM Video Preview Music By: www.bensound.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

4D VIEWR4 screens
Reality Augmented (VR)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 4D VIEWR at none against Reality Augmented (VR)'s 9. 4D VIEWR also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 60%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Reality Augmented (VR)'s advantage is ratings volume (446 vs 5) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 8 months). On price, rating, ads 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

Both are free to download. Reality Augmented (VR) sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 4D VIEWR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for 4D VIEWR against 4.3 for Reality Augmented (VR). That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reality Augmented (VR) has 446 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of 4D VIEWR's written reviews are positive against 60% of Reality Augmented (VR)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

4D VIEWR ships an update every 8 months, Reality Augmented (VR) every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
4D VIEWR versus Reality Augmented (VR): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter4D VIEWRReality Augmented (VR)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings)4.3 (446 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews — better59.7% of reviews
Number of ratings5446 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB20 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDennis PinheiroMagnitude LLC

Customer experience

4D VIEWR

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Reality Augmented (VR)

All ratings446 ratings
Positive80.7%
Neutral6.3%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews134 reviews
Positive59.7%
Neutral8.2%
Negative32.1%

Bugs and requests

4D VIEWR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Reality Augmented (VR)

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Purchased filters not unlocking
  • Playback feature not working
  • Crashing and freezing issues
  • Upside down video recordings

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add normal camera lens
  • Improve video quality and frame rate
  • Implement VR video recording and playback
  • Add more free filter options

In-app purchases

None

4D VIEWR

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Reality Augmented (VR)

Subscriptions4
  • Filters - Monthly Access$0.991 Month
  • Video Player - Monthly Access$0.991 Month
  • Filters - Yearly Access$9.991 Year
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  • Video Player - Yearly Access$9.991 Year
One-time5
  • 12-Pack(#1)$0.99
  • 12-Pack(#2)$0.99
  • 12-Pack(#3)$0.99
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  • 12-Pack(#4)$0.99
  • Bonus Pack (Unlock Everything)$2.99

Questions

Is 4D VIEWR free?
4D VIEWR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Reality Augmented (VR) free?
Reality Augmented (VR) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 4D VIEWR or Reality Augmented (VR)?
Reality Augmented (VR) is rated higher. 4D VIEWR averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Reality Augmented (VR) averages 4.3 from 446 ratings.
Do 4D VIEWR or Reality Augmented (VR) have ads?
Neither 4D VIEWR nor Reality Augmented (VR) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 4D VIEWR or Reality Augmented (VR)?
4D VIEWR ships an update every 8 months, and Reality Augmented (VR) every 4 months. Most recently, 4D VIEWR was updated on June 1, 2026 and Reality Augmented (VR) on September 14, 2026.

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