Comparison

Reality Augmented (VR) vs AR2VR (Cardboard)

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

Head to head
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/

About

AR2VR (Cardboard)

Explore immersive VR worlds by simply aiming at a photo. This app enhances education with engaging treasure hunt lessons and facilitates VR product presentations for businesses. It supports offline use and collaborative learning experiences.

Highlights
  • Photo-to-VR world exploration
  • Immersive educational treasure hunts
  • VR product presentation tool
  • Offline guided tour packages
  • Collaborative learning tasks
  • Interactive VR course creation
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A lightweight, stable, and fast guided glasses app that assists in education and helps with VR product presentations for businesses. Simply aim at a photo to enter its VR world intuitively. By using AR and VR technology, teachers can create engaging and immersive treasure hunt lessons, enhancing students' learning motivation. The app has an offline feature, allowing it to be used in areas with poor network conditions. Just download the guided tour package before experiencing it. Each student can use their own device to discuss and collaborate on completing learning tasks, making learning as fun as a treasure hunt. With AR2VR App, creating interactive VR courses is easy. Just provide 360 panoramic photos, information points, text, background music, and recognition images. Operating Steps Instructional video: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb_BKPidRXIZQRicKTCRoUIKuRH0_YBD4&si=s9N_d-Te1F9ZHolQ

Screenshots

Reality Augmented (VR)4 screens
AR2VR (Cardboard)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AR2VR (Cardboard) at none against Reality Augmented (VR)'s 9. AR2VR (Cardboard) also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). Reality Augmented (VR)'s advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 40%). On price, 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. AR2VR (Cardboard) asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reality Augmented (VR) ships an update every 4 months, AR2VR (Cardboard) every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Reality Augmented (VR) versus AR2VR (Cardboard): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReality Augmented (VR)AR2VR (Cardboard)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (446 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.7% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings446 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB471 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagnitude LLCPaoTe Tsai

Customer experience

Reality Augmented (VR)

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

AR2VR (Cardboard)

Written reviews15 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative53.3%

Bugs and 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

AR2VR (Cardboard)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

AR2VR (Cardboard)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Reality Augmented (VR) free?
Reality Augmented (VR) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AR2VR (Cardboard) free?
AR2VR (Cardboard) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Reality Augmented (VR) or AR2VR (Cardboard) have ads?
Neither Reality Augmented (VR) nor AR2VR (Cardboard) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Reality Augmented (VR) or AR2VR (Cardboard)?
Reality Augmented (VR) ships an update every 4 months, and AR2VR (Cardboard) every 3 weeks. Most recently, Reality Augmented (VR) was updated on September 14, 2026 and AR2VR (Cardboard) on September 20, 2026.

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