# ARLOOPA vs -Pip-

The clearest difference is review sentiment: -Pip- at 100% against ARLOOPA's 64%. -Pip- also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). ARLOOPA's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 51 months) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 5). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ARLOOPA sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. -Pip- asks for nothing beyond the download.

-Pip- holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ARLOOPA has 1.3K ratings behind it against 5, 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 100% of -Pip-'s.

ARLOOPA ships an update fortnightly, -Pip- every 51 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ARLOOPA | -Pip- |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arloopa-ai-3d-scanner/id935637249/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pip/id1431607880/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 51 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 385 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ARLOOPA Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/935637248) | [Pipbin, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1431607879) |

## 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 (13)**

| 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- 6 Month | $11.99 | per 6 months |
| ARLOOPA PREMIUM - 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Tier 1 (yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Tier 3 (monthly) | $139.00 | per month |
| 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 |
| ARLOOPA - Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | 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


### -Pip-

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pip/id1431607880)

This app blends social media with augmented reality and geocaching, allowing users to leave and discover content at real-world locations. It enhances communication by connecting people through shared physical spaces.

**Highlights:** Location-based messaging, Augmented reality content, Geocaching elements, Real-world interaction, Content discovery

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ARLOOPA free?

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

### Is -Pip- free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ARLOOPA or -Pip-?

-Pip- is rated higher. ARLOOPA averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while -Pip- averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Which is updated more often, ARLOOPA or -Pip-?

ARLOOPA ships an update fortnightly, and -Pip- every 51 months. Most recently, ARLOOPA was updated on October 26, 2026 and -Pip- on October 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.*