Quiver vs TrainAR
Quiver
quivervision.comTrainAR
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| Figure | Quiver | TrainAR |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $2.08/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 15 | 1 |
| Spec score · Augmented Reality Learning Apps | 8.6 (#5) | 7.6 (#15) |
| Integrations | Education plans provide Google and Microsoft sign-in. | TrainAR is integrated into the Unity Editor and can incorporate Unity Visual Scripting nodes in its stateflow. |
| What it does | Quiver turns printed coloring pages into interactive 3D augmented-reality scenes after users color and scan them. | TrainAR combines an interaction concept, didactic framework, and authoring tool for procedural augmented reality training on handheld devices. |
Plans
Quiver
- Free TierFree
- Free TierFree
- Individual Subscription - 1 User$25 a year
- Education Subscription - 10 Seats$60 a year
- Education Subscription - 30 Seats$99 a year
- Education Subscription - 75 Seats$199 a year
- Education Subscription - 150 Seats$349 a year
- Education Subscription - 500 Seats$749 a month
- 10 SeatsPrice not published
- 150 SeatsPrice not published
In their own words
Quiver
Quiver turns printed coloring pages into animated 3D augmented reality experiences. Its free tier includes 10 AR coloring sheets without a subscription. Education subscriptions are aimed at educators, librarians, and people managing multiple devices; the listed plans include more than 350 AR sheets and 120 activity plans, with new content added monthly. Plans vary in seat counts, teacher logins, and classroom management. Education plans include Google and Microsoft sign-in, and the listed capabilities include lesson authoring and classroom management.
Quiver also offers web-based AR for events and promotional campaigns without requiring an app install. Mobile use requires a rear-facing camera, iOS 13 or later, or Android 8.0 Oreo (API Level 26) or later. Some Android devices are unsupported, including Motorola Moto, Realme C2, Oppo F11, and ZTE Blade 20 Smart. The service needs HTTPS access on port 443 to two specified hosts to download content. QuiverVision says its content servers are in Hong Kong.
TrainAR
TrainAR is a free tool for creating procedural augmented reality training for handheld devices. It combines an interaction concept, a didactic framework, and an authoring tool. Authors import 3D models, convert them into TrainAR objects, then use visual scripting to define instructions, user actions, and feedback. The tool includes onboarding animations, tracking solutions, assembly placement, layered feedback, and training assessments. Learners can grab, interact with, and combine objects, as well as answer interface questions. Developers can instead work through the Unity Editor overlay and C# programming. The editor extension works with Unity on Windows, macOS, and Linux; training apps can be deployed to Android and iOS. iOS deployment requires Xcode on macOS after the app is built. The installation guide calls for Unity 2022.3 LTS and relevant platform modules. TrainAR is available under the MIT license for commercial and non-commercial use. It focuses on procedural task understanding, not the associated motor skills.