Comparison

holochan vs ARPAIPAI

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

Head to head
About

holochan

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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. Distributor https://dangla.jp/

About

ARPAIPAI

Bring virtual characters into your real world using augmented reality. Scan markers to summon characters, pose them, and capture photos or videos with them. Share your creations on social media.

Highlights
  • AR camera for real-world character integration
  • Scan markers to summon characters
  • Edit character expressions and actions
  • Capture photos and videos
  • Share creations on social media
  • Downloadable scan markers available
Features
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● AR Camera Summon your favorite characters into the real world by scanning specific markers and capture moments with them in photos and videos! Explore shooting from various angles and enjoy the fun of photography together. Share your captured photos and videos on social media platforms for even more excitement! Instructions: ・ Characters Purchase specific peripherals or find corresponding images, then use the camera to scan the images, bringing the characters to life. Once the characters appear, you can edit their expressions and actions as desired. ・ Photos Switch to the shooting mode in the upper left corner and click the capture button to take photos. ・ Video Switch to the recording mode in the upper left corner and click the record button to start capturing videos. ● NinthGames Official Twitter Account https://twitter.com/Ninth_Games ● If you don't have any scan markers, you can go to our website to download: https://www.ninthgames.com/PAIPAI_Marks

Screenshots

holochan4 screens
ARPAIPAI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ARPAIPAI at every 8 days against holochan's every 32 months. holochan's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

holochan ships an update every 32 months, ARPAIPAI every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
holochan versus ARPAIPAI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterholochanARPAIPAI
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 32 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size447 MB176 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHologram Co.,Ltd.Ninth Games Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

holochan

No in-app purchases

None

ARPAIPAI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is holochan free?
holochan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ARPAIPAI free?
ARPAIPAI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do holochan or ARPAIPAI have ads?
Neither holochan nor ARPAIPAI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, holochan or ARPAIPAI?
holochan ships an update every 32 months, and ARPAIPAI every 8 days. Most recently, holochan was updated on October 26, 2026 and ARPAIPAI on October 30, 2026.

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