# AR vs The Stranger

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Stranger at 96% against AR's 23%. The Stranger also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.9) and ratings volume (86 vs 27). AR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Stranger sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Stranger holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 86 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of AR's written reviews are positive against 96% of The Stranger's.

## The numbers

| Metric | AR | The Stranger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-xray/id983362748/reviews) | **[4.9 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-stranger/id1397183489/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **86** |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews | **95.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 246 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fantasma Magic](https://appshunter.io/developer/983362747) | [Jonathan Levit Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/1397183488) |

## What reviewers say

### AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-xray/id983362748)

Transform your phone into an X-Ray machine using a special deck of cards. Follow simple steps to create an illusion of seeing through objects, offering a fun magic trick experience.

**Highlights:** Mobile X-Ray simulation, Requires Fantasma Magic Deck, Interactive screen tapping, Magic trick illusion, Easy step-by-step guide

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Stranger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-stranger/id1397183489)

This app enables performers to create impossible moments where a random stranger reveals information chosen by the audience. It supports various revelations, including playing cards, words, numbers, and names, with international language support for a global audience.

**Highlights:** Reveal chosen playing cards, Reveal thought-of words, Reveal numbers from addresses, Reveal names of loved ones, International language support, Customizable phone screen language

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Activate Friend Auto Texting | $3.99 | per month |
| Live to Pro (1 month) | $18.99 | per month |
| Monthly Access Autocrib AI | $29.00 | per month |
| Live to Pro (1 year) | $199.99 | per year |
| Recording: Poor Cell Reception | $14.99 | one-time |
| Recording: Memdeck | $14.99 | one-time |
| Nail Writer Revelation | $49.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade To Lite | $49.99 | one-time |
| Book Test Revelation | $99.99 | one-time |
| Activate Friend Auto Texting | $99.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade To Live From Lite | $149.00 | one-time |
| Playing Card revelation | $149.99 | one-time |
| Listen Revelation | $199.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade To Live From Trial | $299.00 | one-time |
| Stranger system | $999.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AR free?

AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Stranger free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AR or The Stranger?

The Stranger is rated higher. AR averages 1.9 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while The Stranger averages 4.9 from 86 ratings.

### Do AR or The Stranger have ads?

Neither AR nor The Stranger shows ads.

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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.*