Reality Augmented (VR) vs ARitize
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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/
ARitize
Transform 2D objects into 3D experiences using advanced augmented reality. Scan QR codes to create and view interactive 3D learning environments for users of all ages. Developers can access tools to create and publish their own AR content channels.
- View 2D objects as 3D
- Augmented Reality Technology
- Scan QR codes
- Create 3D learning environments
- Publish AR Experience Channels
- Unity Content Creator Plug In access
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ARitize is a mobile app that lets you and your network see 2D objects as 3D by using the best Augmented Reality Technology. Aritize your world and increase consumer interaction. Use this app to scan QR codes and create and view 3D learning environments for consumers and students of all ages. Interested in creating and publishing your own channel of AR Experiences? Visit https://www.nextechar.com/developers/ for access to our Unity Content Creator Plug In
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ARitize at none against Reality Augmented (VR)'s 9. ARitize also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Reality Augmented (VR)'s advantage is ratings volume (446 vs 28). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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
Both are free to download. Reality Augmented (VR) sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ARitize asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Reality Augmented (VR) against 4.3 for ARitize. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reality Augmented (VR) has 446 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Reality Augmented (VR)'s written reviews are positive against 67% of ARitize's.
Reality Augmented (VR) ships an update every 4 months, ARitize fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Reality Augmented (VR) | ARitize |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (446 ratings) | 4.3 (28 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 59.7% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 446 — better | 28 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 194 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Magnitude LLC | Nextech3D.AI Corporation. |
Customer experience
Reality Augmented (VR)
ARitize
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
ARitize
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Reality Augmented (VR)
- 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
- 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
ARitize
No in-app purchases
Questions
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