# Reality Augmented (VR) vs AR Apps

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AR Apps at none against Reality Augmented (VR)'s 9. AR Apps also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). Reality Augmented (VR)'s advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 29%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reality Augmented (VR) sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. AR Apps asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Reality Augmented (VR) against 4.4 for AR Apps. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 446 and 629 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Reality Augmented (VR)'s written reviews are positive against 29% of AR Apps's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reality Augmented (VR) | AR Apps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (446 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reality-augmented-vr/id954501500/reviews) | **[4.4 (629 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-apps/id1326533736/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 446 | **629** |
| Positive reviews | **59.7% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 20 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magnitude LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/703754875) | [Mintah Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436916050) |

## What reviewers say

### Reality Augmented (VR)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reality-augmented-vr/id954501500)

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Filters - Monthly Access | $0.99 | per month |
| Video Player - Monthly Access | $0.99 | per month |
| Filters - Yearly Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Video Player - Yearly Access | $9.99 | per year |
| 12-Pack(#1) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12-Pack(#2) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12-Pack(#3) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12-Pack(#4) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Pack (Unlock Everything) | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing AR experience
- 🚀 Great filters and effects
- 💡 Lets you film from VR headset
- 🔒 Robust security features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy in-app purchases
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💸 Paywall for many features
- 🤖 Unreliable playback

**Reported bugs**

- Purchased filters not unlocking
- Playback feature not working
- Crashing and freezing issues
- Upside down video recordings

**Requested features**

- Add normal camera lens
- Improve video quality and frame rate
- Implement VR video recording and playback
- Add more free filter options


### AR Apps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-apps/id1326533736)

Discover a curated collection of augmented reality apps and games. This app provides a central hub to find exciting AR experiences, including interactive elements like throwing bouncy balls and cubes for entertainment.

**Highlights:** Browse AR apps and games, Discover augmented reality experiences, Interactive fun with balls and cubes, Centralized AR discovery hub

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reality Augmented (VR) free?

Reality Augmented (VR) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AR Apps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Reality Augmented (VR) or AR Apps?

AR Apps is rated higher. Reality Augmented (VR) averages 4.3 out of 5 from 446 ratings, while AR Apps averages 4.4 from 629 ratings.

### Do Reality Augmented (VR) or AR Apps have ads?

Neither Reality Augmented (VR) nor AR Apps shows ads.

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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.*