Comparison

Reality Augmented (VR) vs Hapticly

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

Hapticly

Experience music through touch with this innovative beat maker. It utilizes the iPhone's haptic engine to translate sounds into vibrations, creating a unique sensory musical landscape. This app is ideal for those with hearing impairments but enjoyable for everyone.

Highlights
  • Haptic engine integration
  • Create tactile music landscapes
  • Vibration-based sound experience
  • Share sensory music experiences
  • Accessible for hearing impaired
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This App requires iPhone 8 or later The new beat maker that takes advantage of the iPhones Haptic engine. Share experiences from a whole new angle with this app! Instead of audibly hearing a sound, you feel it. With an infinite number of haptics , you can create landscapes of feeling. From short taps to long vibrations, you can produce a new musical experience. This app solely relies on sense of feeling, which makes it perfect for those with hearing damage or impairment. But it is not limited to this, because anyone can enjoy Hapticly and all it has to offer.

Screenshots

Reality Augmented (VR)4 screens
Hapticly3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Reality Augmented (VR) at none against Hapticly's shown. Reality Augmented (VR) also leads on ratings volume (446 vs 15). Hapticly's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (80% vs 60%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Hapticly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hapticly holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reality Augmented (VR) has 446 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Reality Augmented (VR)'s written reviews are positive against 80% of Hapticly's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reality Augmented (VR) ships an update every 4 months, Hapticly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Reality Augmented (VR) versus Hapticly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReality Augmented (VR)Hapticly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (446 ratings)4.7 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.7% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings446 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagnitude LLCJacob Zyla

Customer experience

Reality Augmented (VR)

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

Hapticly

All ratings15 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Hapticly

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
1 purchases

Hapticly

One-time1
  • Hapticly Max$0.99

Questions

Is Reality Augmented (VR) free?
Reality Augmented (VR) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hapticly free?
Hapticly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Reality Augmented (VR) or Hapticly?
Hapticly is rated higher. Reality Augmented (VR) averages 4.3 out of 5 from 446 ratings, while Hapticly averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.
Do Reality Augmented (VR) or Hapticly have ads?
Hapticly shows ads; Reality Augmented (VR) does not.
Which is updated more often, Reality Augmented (VR) or Hapticly?
Reality Augmented (VR) ships an update every 4 months, and Hapticly every 5 months. Most recently, Reality Augmented (VR) was updated on September 14, 2026 and Hapticly on June 1, 2026.

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