Comparison

Makebox AR vs HoloModels Location

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Makebox AR

Create 3D models in augmented reality using pixel blocks. Share your creations online, export them for use in other 3D software, or print them with a 3D printer. Daily themes provide inspiration for your projects.

Highlights
  • AR 3D model creation
  • Pixel block building
  • Web sharing of creations
  • Export as OBJ files
  • Mobile VR viewing
  • Daily creation themes
Features
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"Makebox AR" is a AR modeling application which is easy to use and simple enough for anyone to enjoy with AR. “Makebox AR” is an app which allows you to build 3D models in AR space using pixel blocks. ■ Share your creations on the Web! You can upload your 3D models from the app onto the web! You can also view your models on mobile VR. You can also easily upload your creations onto Twitter. ■ Save creations as obj files! You can save your creations as obj files and import them into other 3D modeling programs for editing! You can also import them directly into Unity or UE4 and immediately put them to use! Of course you can use a 3D printer to print your creations as well! The software is easy to use so it’s perfect for creating prototypes. ■ Daily themes! Try your hand at creating models which match daily themes! If you run out of ideas for what you want to create, try creating something that fits with the daily theme. Of course, you don’t have to, you can create whatever you wish!

About

HoloModels Location

Bring official anime and video game characters to life in augmented reality. Pose, resize, and customize digital figures with accessories to create unique scenes for illustration or display. Save your favorite poses and expressions.

Highlights
  • AR character placement
  • Adjustable character size
  • Accessory and room customization
  • Diorama creation
  • Pose and expression saving
  • Illustration tool
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A digital figure application that lets you enjoy official characters from anime and video games in AR! 【How to enjoy AR】 (1) Pose freely! Fully operational! (2) Adjust the size from palm-sized to life-size! (3) Design dolls and use them as tools for illustration creation! (4) Rooms, weapons and other accessories are also available! Diorama creation! 【How to use Holomodels 】 1) Recognize the floor and walls by calibration (camera adjustment) and display the digital figure rack. The package of your digital figure is placed on the rack. (2) Tap the package to remove the digital figure and display it anywhere you like. (3) By applying the spray, you can perform various operations. *Compatible sprays vary depending on the digital figure. (4)After you have created a pose or expression to your liking, you can save or retrieve that pose or expression by using the specific spray function. 【Key Points of Operation】 (1) Digital figures are displayed more stably in an environment with a floor or wall with a clear pattern such as wood grain. Do not hide the out-camera while playing. (2) Hold down and tap the center of the screen with the "+" mark in the center of the screen to select an object (such as a digital figure) to "hold" it in your hand. 【Operating Environment】 Limited to models that support ARKit. iOS 15.0 or higher is required. 【Bug Reports and Inquiries】 Please contact us using the inquiry form on the official website. https://gugenka.jp/contact/ sales agency ©Gugenka®

Screenshots

Makebox AR4 screens
HoloModels Location4 screens

Verdict

The call

Makebox AR and HoloModels Location both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Makebox AR's written reviews are positive against 67% of HoloModels Location's. Makebox AR also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). HoloModels Location's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 4). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Makebox AR against 4.4 for HoloModels Location. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 13 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Makebox AR's written reviews are positive against 67% of HoloModels Location's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Makebox AR versus HoloModels Location: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMakebox ARHoloModels Location
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4 ratings) — better4.4 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings413 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB220 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperViRDGugenka Inc.

Customer experience

Makebox AR

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

HoloModels Location

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral13.0%
Negative20.4%

Bugs and requests

Makebox AR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

HoloModels Location

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Pose spray causes slight pose shifts
  • Pose shifts when re-applying spray
  • Eyes change direction on pose confirmation
  • Hips shift when editing pose
  • Character flies away in low light
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  • Pose drifts when using spray
  • Pose drifts when adjusting
  • Pose spray causes pose to shift
  • Character tilts when using pose spray
  • Purchased figures not displaying
  • App shows 'AR not supported' despite compatibility
  • App becomes unusable after updates
  • Mobile data shows as off when it's on

Requested features

18 requests
  • Allow pose editing in viewer mode
  • Simplify pose adjustment flow (remove spray)
  • Allow selecting figures without rack
  • List joints for easier manipulation
  • Improve ground recognition for evening shots
Show 13 more
  • Add auto-perspective and image import
  • Allow multiple figures in simple mode
  • Enable friend screen sharing for co-op photos
  • Add face light feature
  • Allow saving poses, hands, and expressions
  • Separate controls for face, upper body, lower body
  • Enable move/rotate in pose creation screen
  • Add preset finger poses
  • Allow displaying only specific joints
  • Add animation support for photos
  • Support VRM models
  • Add more characters and IPs
  • Add seasonal free items

In-app purchases

None

Makebox AR

No in-app purchases

None

HoloModels Location

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Makebox AR free?
Makebox AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HoloModels Location free?
HoloModels Location is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Makebox AR or HoloModels Location?
Makebox AR is rated higher. Makebox AR averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while HoloModels Location averages 4.4 from 13 ratings.
Do Makebox AR or HoloModels Location have ads?
Neither Makebox AR nor HoloModels Location shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Makebox AR or HoloModels Location?
Makebox AR ships an update every 3 weeks, and HoloModels Location every 3 weeks. Most recently, Makebox AR was updated on September 21, 2026 and HoloModels Location on October 1, 2026.

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