# ARLOOPA vs Messages Augmented Reality

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ARLOOPA at 64% against Messages Augmented Reality's 0%. ARLOOPA also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 78 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ARLOOPA sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Messages Augmented Reality sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ARLOOPA holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ARLOOPA has 1.4K ratings behind it against 32, 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 0% of Messages Augmented Reality's.

ARLOOPA ships an update fortnightly, Messages Augmented Reality every 78 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ARLOOPA | Messages Augmented Reality |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arloopa-ai-3d-scanner/id935637249/reviews)** | [4.3 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messages-augmented-reality/id1476057837/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | **64.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 78 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 385 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ARLOOPA Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/935637248) | [Vyasa](https://appshunter.io/developer/539337069) |

## 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


### Messages Augmented Reality

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/messages-augmented-reality/id1476057837)

Create and send unique messages in augmented reality, featuring 3D text, emojis, and special effects. Share a link for recipients to view your creations, with options for customization and message tracking.

**Highlights:** Send 3D text, emoji, and symbols, Augmented reality message viewing, Customizable message links, Message statistics and read notifications, Text effects, animations, and textures, iMessage App integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Features | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ARLOOPA free?

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

### Is Messages Augmented Reality free?

Messages Augmented Reality is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ARLOOPA or Messages Augmented Reality?

ARLOOPA is rated higher. ARLOOPA averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Messages Augmented Reality averages 4.3 from 32 ratings.

### Do ARLOOPA or Messages Augmented Reality have ads?

Neither ARLOOPA nor Messages Augmented Reality shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ARLOOPA or Messages Augmented Reality?

ARLOOPA ships an update fortnightly, and Messages Augmented Reality every 78 months. Most recently, ARLOOPA was updated on November 1, 2026 and Messages Augmented Reality 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.*