Comparison

CandyRockStar vs FaceJoy

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

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About

CandyRockStar

Experience immersive MR, VR, and AR content with this application. Adjust screen size, eye modes, and IPD for a personalized viewing experience on your iPhone or iPad.

Highlights
  • Mixed Reality (MR) mode
  • Virtual Reality (VR) mode
  • Augmented Reality (AR) mode
  • Adjustable screen size
  • Single eye / Both eyes mode
  • Inter-pupil distance (IPD) correction
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iPhone 1: Start the app while tilting the iPhone 90 degrees left, then set the iPhone to the MR glass "Dangla". 2: You can check the menu by looking at Dangla. When only planetary motion is displayed or the menu does not display well in the field of view, tapping the left button of Dangla with the front facing will display the menu in the front. 3: With the body facing to the right, move the sphere cursor at the center of the screen to the right edge [System menu] of the three menus, and tap the right button (hereinafter "Select"). 4: Next, Select the [Screen size] at the left end of the menu, and a list of compatible models will appear. Select the iPhone model you are using, and then Select [Decision] to confirm the model you are using. 5: Select the scene you want to experience from the [MR] [VR] [AR] that on main menu, and enjoy the application. 6: While using the app, tap the left button of Dangla at any time to display the menu. The functions and roles of each menu are as follows. ***Menu immediately after app start or restart*** [Restart] Returns to the state(menu) immediately after the application start [front] Display the content (SolarSystem) to the Straight ahead. [System menu] Move to main menu ***Main menu*** [ScreenSize] Select the model from iPhone 6S to XS MAX ※ In order to fit the size of the iPhone screen to the size of the mirror and lens, the screen display will be relatively shrunk as the LCD screen size of the iPhone increases. [Two eyes / Single eye] Switch the single eye / both eyes mode [IPD] Correct inter-pupil distance by program [MR] Mixed reality mode, background image is displayed superimposed with live-action image through the half mirror [VR] Virtual reality mode, both solar system and background space display 3D produced images [AR] Augmented reality mode, background image is displayed superimposed with live-action image through iPhone camera [Startup setting] (a preliminary menu for developers) iPad 1: Start the app while tilting the iPad 90 degrees left. Since the iPad can not be put in a Dangla, please enjoy using single eye mode alone. (Explained in 5 :) 2: Menu is displayed on the screen of iPad. If you only see the planet or if the menu does not look well, tapping the lower left corner of the screen while facing the front will bring the menu to the front. 3: Point the your body to the right, place the sphere cursor on the [System menu] on the far right, and tap the lower right of the screen (hereinafter "Select"). 4: Next, Select the [Screen Size] at the left end of the menu to display the list of compatible models. Select (Not [Maximum XS-Max])[Minimum 6S-7-8 Full Screen] and Select [Decision]. 5: Next, Select [Two eyes / Single eye], and when the screen changes, Select [Single eye]. 6: While using the app, tap the lower left of the iPad screen at any time to display the menu. The function and role of each menu are the same as the above iPhone. 【please note】 ・ Do not use this app on public roads or places with many people. ・ Please be sure to play small children always in the safe with parents. ・ Don't aim "Dangla” at the sun. ・ Don't use in the two eyes mode if you are under the age of 13 in the developmental stage of vision ・ We do not compensate for the damage caused by using this application directly or indirectly. © Unity Technologies Japan/UC Distributor https://dangla.jp/

About

FaceJoy

Control games using your facial expressions and body movements. Cast your iPhone to a second screen to use it as a motion controller. Experience unique gameplay that lets you play with your face.

Highlights
  • Facial expression game control
  • Body motion controller via AirPlay
  • Dual-Screen Mode for larger displays
  • Uses TrueDepth camera system
  • Privacy-focused data handling
  • Compatible with all iOS devices (post v1.3.0)
Features
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【IMPORTANT】: Before version 1.3.0, FaceJoy need to use TrueDepth System for playing,so it only compatible with iPhone X series which has notch. After version 1.3.0, FaceJoy add Dual-Screen Mode for playing, so ALL iOS Devices can play with it. 【Dual-Screen Model】: Cast the iPhone to the second screen by AirPlay, the iPhone can be transformed into a body motion controller, and you can interact with the large screen by waving the iPhone (similar to Switch JoyCon). Note: This function requires a smooth network environment, otherwise delay may occur. FaceJoy uses the device's TrueDepth camera system to track the movement of your face(such as blink,smile,open mouth and so on) to controller the game elements . This allows for a unique user experience — a game you can play with your face. In order for this functionality to be possible, the app requires access to your device's camera. This access can be toggled on or off at any time in your device's settings. The camera images and resulting depth data are only used for gameplay purposes. The live video feed is never used, and its data is never stored locally or remotely. Camera access is required to get depth data from Apple's API's. This data is stored on the device only for the duration of your current game session. Every time the home screen is presented or the app is closed, the data is deleted. This data is used to make your gameplay experience more enjoyable. Face data is never stored remotely, given to third parties, or used for any non-gameplay purposes. The face data only remains on your device, and never leaves your device at any time. If you have any questions, please reach out to me at kittenyang@icloud.com Thanks for playing FaceJoy!

Screenshots

CandyRockStar4 screens
FaceJoy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CandyRockStar at none against FaceJoy's 1. CandyRockStar also leads on ads (none vs shown). FaceJoy's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 81 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support 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. FaceJoy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CandyRockStar asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CandyRockStar against 5.0 for FaceJoy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CandyRockStar ships an update every 81 months, FaceJoy fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CandyRockStar versus FaceJoy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCandyRockStarFaceJoy
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 81 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB44 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHologram Co.,Ltd.骑滔 杨

Customer experience

CandyRockStar

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

FaceJoy

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

CandyRockStar

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

FaceJoy

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is CandyRockStar free?
CandyRockStar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FaceJoy free?
FaceJoy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CandyRockStar or FaceJoy?
CandyRockStar and FaceJoy are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do CandyRockStar or FaceJoy have ads?
FaceJoy shows ads; CandyRockStar does not.
Which is updated more often, CandyRockStar or FaceJoy?
CandyRockStar ships an update every 81 months, and FaceJoy fortnightly. Most recently, CandyRockStar was updated on June 24, 2026 and FaceJoy on September 14, 2026.

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