Head-to-head · Augmented Reality Learning Apps
Zapworks for Education vs Arility
Zapworks for Education leads on 0 checks, Arility on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreZapworks for Education · 7.9/10
- Free planonly Arility
- Free trialonly Zapworks for Education
- Most featuresZapworks for Education · 2 of 3
Zapworks for Education scores higher on our rubric for augmented reality learning apps: 7.9 against 7.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.
Arility offers free plan; Zapworks for Education doesn't. On ar mode, Zapworks for Education gives you Both where Arility offers Marker-based.
Zapworks for Education is the better fit for educators publishing tracked WebAR lessons. Arility is the better fit for schools teaching safety through guided AR lessons.
- Zapworks for Education fits best
Educators publishing tracked WebAR lessons
- Arility fits best
Schools teaching safety through guided AR lessons
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Side by side
| Feature | Zapworks for Education 7.9/10 Visit ↗ | Arility 7.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.9 | 7.5 |
| Ranking | #5 in Augmented Reality Learning Apps | #7 in Augmented Reality Learning Apps |
| Best for | Educators publishing tracked WebAR lessons | Schools teaching safety through guided AR lessons |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free |
| Starting price | — | Free plan |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs | Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Zapworks for Education 2/3 · Arility 1/3 | ||
| Lesson authoring | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Classroom management | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Wearable support | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| AR mode | Both | Marker-based |
| Supported platforms | web, ios, android | iOS, Android |
| Student limit | 15 students | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Zapworks for Education is an immersive learning platform for schools, colleges and universities. Its browser-based authoring tools let educators and students create augmented and mixed reality lessons without code. Projects can combine… Read the review → |
Arility is a free augmented reality learning app for schools teaching safety through guided classroom activities. Teachers create classes, students join from tablets, and printed AR markers place animated characters and scenes in the… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Zapworks for Education — where it wins
- No-code authoring with image, world and face tracking
- WebAR, WebXR, SCORM and embeddable LMS delivery
- Supports images, video, audio, 3D models and headsets
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; the trial lasts 14 days
- Education starts with 2 educators and 15 students
- Projects are limited to 25MB on the Education plan
Arility — where it wins
- Free app for iOS and Android classroom use
- Real-time supervision with emailed individual student reports
- Curriculum-linked packs for road, health, and infection safety
Where it doesn't
- Marker-based lessons require printed AR markers
- Content focuses mainly on safety education topics
- Interactive lessons depend on teacher-created classes and student joining
- Zapworks for Education7.9/10 · 14-day trial
A no-code WebAR learning platform with LMS delivery and tracked experiences.
Visit ZapworksFull verdict → - Arility7.5/10 · Free plan
Free AR safety lessons with classroom supervision, interactive scenarios, and student reports.
Visit ArilityFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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