# AK Interactive vs Slide AR

The clearest difference is rating: Slide AR at 4.0 against AK Interactive's 1.1. Slide AR also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). AK Interactive's advantage is review sentiment (43% vs 23%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.2). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AK Interactive sells 27 one-off in-app purchases and Slide AR sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Slide AR holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 8 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of AK Interactive's written reviews are positive against 23% of Slide AR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

AK Interactive ships an update every 3 months, Slide AR weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 19, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AK Interactive | Slide AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.1 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ak-interactive-bookstore/id948307672/reviews) | **[4.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slide-ar/id1439367917/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **42.9% of reviews** | 23.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ak-interactive.s.l](https://appshunter.io/developer/948307671) | [Alberto Taiuti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435687535) |

## What reviewers say

### AK Interactive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ak-interactive-bookstore/id948307672)

This app provides free resources for modelers to learn and master various modeling techniques. It offers step-by-step guides, video tutorials, and product usage information to achieve realistic results. Users can also purchase digital books and magazines for in-depth learning.

**Highlights:** Free technique guides, Step-by-step tutorials, Product usage videos, Digital book downloads, Magazine subscriptions, Searchable content

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AK2900 Aces High Magazine Issue 1 | Free | one-time |
| TANKER TECHNIQUES MAGAZINE 01 - English | Free | one-time |
| Damaged Magazine 01 EN | Free | one-time |
| Aktion Magazine 01 EN | Free | one-time |
| BLACK STAR 02 DIG | $2.99 | one-time |
| BLACK STAR 01 DIG | $2.99 | one-time |
| BLACK STAR 03 DIG | $2.99 | one-time |
| AK2904 Aces High Magazine Issue 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| AK2912 - ACES HIGH MAGAZINE 07 (English) | $5.99 | one-time |
| AK4820 - TANKER TECHNIQUES MAGAZINE ISSUE 04 EN | $5.99 | one-time |
| Flesh and Skin EN | $5.99 | one-time |
| Learning Photoetch EN | $5.99 | one-time |
| AK 4817 - TANKER TECHNIQUES MAGAZINE 03 (English) | $5.99 | one-time |
| BEGINNERS GUIDE TO MODELLING | $6.79 | one-time |
| AK508 | $6.99 | one-time |
| AK274 Tracks and Wheels | $6.99 | one-time |
| AK259 Realistic Wood Effects | $6.99 | one-time |
| AK272 Panzer Crew Painting G. | $6.99 | one-time |
| THE GUIDE TO MAKE BUILDINGS | $6.99 | one-time |
| AK507 METALLICS VOL1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| WEATHERING PENCIL TECHNIQUES | $7.99 | one-time |
| AK001 Diorama Addicted | $10.99 | one-time |
| Mastering Oils EN | $14.99 | one-time |
| HOW TO WORK WITH COLORS | $17.99 | one-time |
| AK038 FAQ 2 Limited Edition En | $33.99 | one-time |
| AK276 Aircraft Scale Modelling F.A.Q. | $37.99 | one-time |
| AK8000 - DIORAMAS F.A.Q. (English) | $54.99 | one-time |


### Slide AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slide-ar/id1439367917)

Bring your layered artwork to life in a new dimension using augmented reality. Upload your creations, edit them in real-time within AR, and share immersive experiences with others. Features include GIF animations, depth effects, and video recording for easy sharing.

**Highlights:** Augmented Reality viewing, Real-time AR editing, QR code sharing, Target image recognition, GIF animation support, Depth mode parallax effect, In-app video recording

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $2.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AK Interactive free?

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

### Is Slide AR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AK Interactive or Slide AR?

Slide AR is rated higher. AK Interactive averages 1.1 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Slide AR averages 4.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do AK Interactive or Slide AR have ads?

Neither AK Interactive nor Slide AR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AK Interactive or Slide AR?

AK Interactive ships an update every 3 months, and Slide AR weekly. Most recently, AK Interactive was updated on August 19, 2026 and Slide AR on June 10, 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.*