Reality Augmented (VR) vs Arrea
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/
Arrea
Create and explore immersive augmented reality experiences. Add 3D models, shapes, and media to build virtual museums, educational content, or film sets. Share your creations on the AR Cloud.
- Powerful AR Editor
- Add 3D Models (Sketchfab)
- Create 3D Geometries
- Apply Images & Videos (Pixabay)
- Save, Publish & Share AR
- Record High-Quality Videos
- Bluescreen Mode
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Arrea is the app to explore, create & share Augmented Reality. Explore Augmented Reality wherever you are and walk into worlds full of creativity. Join us building quality AR for art, science, education and fun. The heart of this app is an easy-to-use & powerful AR Editor to add 3D Models, create 3D geometries like shapes, displays and solid objects. Create virtual museums & exhibitions, video installations, educational content, virtual filmset or bluescreen video studios and many more we couldn’t think of yet. Every created AR experience can be saved, published and shared on our AR Cloud. Features: Powerful AR Editor Add 3D Models (Over 600.000 Free Models via Sketchfab ) Create Shapes & Displays Apply Images & Videos Over 1 Million Free Images & Videos (via Pixabay) Save, Publish & Share AR (AR Cloud) Record high quality videos Bluescreen Modus* (A12 Chip) Export to USDZ Export to Sketchfab (Web 3D) Works indoors and outdoors. Use cases: Bluescreen Filmsets & Video Studios Virtual Museums/Exhibitions Indoor/Outdoor Extended Learning Videos in Realtime Interaktive Realtime Video Studio Visual Storytelling Set Design Free Version of this App: Save & publish up to 5 AR creations. Please subscribe to Arrea Pro to create, publish & explore unlimited AR content. Auto-renew Subscription for Arrea Pro: We offer 2 auto-renew subscriptions: Monthly or yearly subscription at $0.49/month or $4.49/ year to access subscribe to the pro version to create, publish & explore unlimited augmented reality. Terms and Conditions: https://arrea.io/terms-conditions Privacy Policy: https://arrea.io/arrea-privacy-policy 3D Models License and Credit Infos: https://arrea.io/3d-models-credits
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Reality Augmented (VR) at 60% against Arrea's 0%. Reality Augmented (VR) also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (446 vs 1). Arrea's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (14.7 vs 16.0). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Reality Augmented (VR) sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Arrea sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Reality Augmented (VR) holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reality Augmented (VR) has 446 ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of Arrea's.
Reality Augmented (VR) ships an update every 4 months, Arrea every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Reality Augmented (VR) | Arrea |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (446 ratings) — better | 2.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 59.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 446 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.7 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Magnitude LLC | Peter Gregor Pohlmann |
Customer experience
Reality Augmented (VR)
Arrea
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
Arrea
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
Arrea
- Arrea Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Arrea Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
