# Reality Augmented (VR) vs Hapticly

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reality Augmented (VR) | Hapticly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (446 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reality-augmented-vr/id954501500/reviews) | **[4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hapticly/id1472110404/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **446** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 59.7% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magnitude LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/703754875) | [Jacob Zyla](https://appshunter.io/developer/1445338291) |

## 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


### Hapticly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hapticly/id1472110404)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hapticly Max | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*