# ARLOOPA vs Spectacular

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ARLOOPA at 64% against Spectacular's 11%. ARLOOPA also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 18). Spectacular's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.0 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. Spectacular asks for nothing beyond the download.

ARLOOPA holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ARLOOPA has 1.4K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of ARLOOPA's written reviews are positive against 11% of Spectacular's.

ARLOOPA ships an update fortnightly, Spectacular every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ARLOOPA | Spectacular |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arloopa-ai-3d-scanner/id935637249/reviews)** | [2.3 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectacular/id1240582953/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **64.3% of reviews** | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 385 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ARLOOPA Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/935637248) | [QuiverVision Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/650645308) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Spectacular

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectacular/id1240582953)

Bring your coloring creations to life in 3D with augmented reality. Interact with your personalized animated characters and explore immersive digital environments. A fun and educational tool for all ages.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality coloring pages, 3D animation of artwork, Interactive 3D content, Digital environment exploration, Capture photos and videos, Develop skills and knowledge

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ARLOOPA free?

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

### Is Spectacular free?

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

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

ARLOOPA is rated higher. ARLOOPA averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Spectacular averages 2.3 from 18 ratings.

### Do ARLOOPA or Spectacular have ads?

Neither ARLOOPA nor Spectacular shows ads.

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

ARLOOPA ships an update fortnightly, and Spectacular every 6 weeks. Most recently, ARLOOPA was updated on November 6, 2026 and Spectacular on November 2, 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.*