Comparison

ARpoise vs STYLY

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

Head to head
About

ARpoise

Experience augmented reality artworks that blend digital art with your surroundings. Discover interactive installations like "Lotus Meditation" and "Evolution of Fish" through your smartphone.

Highlights
  • View AR artworks
  • Geo-locative art experiences
  • Interactive meditation art
  • Explore digital installations
  • Smartphone-based AR
Features
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ARpoise is an augmented reality app that enables you to view the AR artworks like "Evolution of Fish", "Lotus Meditation" or "Suspended Spring." "Lotus Meditation" is a geo-locative artwork that can be viewed anywhere in the world to mediate on the Lotus Sutra. It was developed for the Kennin-ji Zen Temple in Kyoto, where it premiered on March 14 2019 as part of the "Art Innovation" Exhibition and Symposium. To use "Lotus Meditation," start the app, then cup your smartphone between your two hands. Search for the lotus flowers that surround you. Gently focus on one of the flowers in the middle of your screen until it enlarges to envelope you. In its heart you will find a special surprise.

About

STYLY

Explore and experience a vast collection of AR/VR content created by artists worldwide. Register your favorite works to create personalized lists and enjoy immersive experiences across various XR devices. Create your own original content using a free web-based studio tool.

Highlights
  • Explore 50,000+ AR/VR works
  • Create personalized favorite lists
  • Seamless cross-device XR experiences
  • Free web-based creation tool
  • Content from global artists
  • Scan markers for AR content
Features
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STYLY is an AR/VR creative platform where you can enjoy “Ultra Experiences” created by artists all over the world. You can experience AR/VR content for free on STYLY. Explore AR/VR content from all over the world and create your own original list by registering your favorite works in My List. ■Over 50,000 AR/VR Works Over 50,000 AR/VR works have been created by artists all around the world on STYLY. You can access AR/VR content by selecting from the Gallery, which does not require registration, or by scanning STYLY markers with the in-app camera. ■From All Over The World Many artists and creators have posted AR/VR content from all over the world, including fashion, music, video, and graphic arts. ■Your favorite Art On Your Favorite Device Using My List, you can seamlessly experience your favorite works across various XR devices, including VRHMDs, smartphones, the Web, and AR glasses. ■AR/VR contents are created using a web browser tool called STYLY Studio. STYLY Studio is a web-based 3D creation tool that anyone can use for free to create AR/VR content. Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/STYLY_XR Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/styly_xr/ Official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@styly_xr Official website: https://styly.cc/ STYLY Studio: https://gallery.styly.cc/studio *Please note that continuous use of AR will drain the battery!

Screenshots

ARpoise2 screens
STYLY4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: STYLY at 4.9 against ARpoise's 4.5. STYLY also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 2). ARpoise's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

STYLY holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ARpoise ships an update every 2 months, STYLY monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ARpoise versus STYLY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterARpoiseSTYLY
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings)4.9 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings28 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB281 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTamiko ThielSTYLY, Inc.

Customer experience

ARpoise

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

STYLY

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ARpoise

No in-app purchases

None

STYLY

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ARpoise free?
ARpoise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is STYLY free?
STYLY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ARpoise or STYLY?
STYLY is rated higher. ARpoise averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while STYLY averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.
Do ARpoise or STYLY have ads?
Neither ARpoise nor STYLY shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ARpoise or STYLY?
ARpoise ships an update every 2 months, and STYLY monthly. Most recently, ARpoise was updated on September 14, 2026 and STYLY on September 21, 2026.

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