# Reality Augmented (VR) vs AR

The clearest difference is rating: AR at 4.9 against Reality Augmented (VR)'s 4.3. AR also leads on iOS requirement (14.4 vs 16.0). Reality Augmented (VR)'s advantage is ratings volume (446 vs 11). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 AR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AR holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reality Augmented (VR) has 446 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Reality Augmented (VR) ships an update every 4 months, AR every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reality Augmented (VR) | AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (446 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reality-augmented-vr/id954501500/reviews) | **[4.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-augmented-reality-videos/id1574639372/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **446** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 59.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 20 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magnitude LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/703754875) | [Apps Places](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462400318) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-augmented-reality-videos/id1574639372)

Create engaging augmented reality videos by placing 3D animated celestial objects into your real-world environment. Capture photos and videos of your unique scenes and share them instantly on social media.

**Highlights:** Place 3D realistic models, 3D animated celestial objects, Take photos of scenes, Record videos of scenes, Share videos and photos, Create augmented reality scenes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Upgrade to Pro Yearly | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reality Augmented (VR) free?

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

### Is AR free?

AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

AR is rated higher. Reality Augmented (VR) averages 4.3 out of 5 from 446 ratings, while AR averages 4.9 from 11 ratings.

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

Neither Reality Augmented (VR) nor AR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reality Augmented (VR) or AR?

Reality Augmented (VR) ships an update every 4 months, and AR every 3 months. Most recently, Reality Augmented (VR) was updated on October 21, 2026 and AR on October 24, 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.*