Comparison

STYLY 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

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!

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

STYLY4 screens
HoloModels Location4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: STYLY at 4.9 against HoloModels Location's 4.4. STYLY also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%). On price, ratings volume, 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

STYLY holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of STYLY's written reviews are positive against 67% of HoloModels Location's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STYLY ships an update monthly, HoloModels Location every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
STYLY versus HoloModels Location: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTYLYHoloModels Location
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (8 ratings) — better4.4 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings813 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size281 MB220 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSTYLY, Inc.Gugenka Inc.

Customer experience

STYLY

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

STYLY

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

STYLY

No in-app purchases

None

HoloModels Location

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is STYLY free?
STYLY 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, STYLY or HoloModels Location?
STYLY is rated higher. STYLY averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while HoloModels Location averages 4.4 from 13 ratings.
Do STYLY or HoloModels Location have ads?
Neither STYLY nor HoloModels Location shows ads.
Which is updated more often, STYLY or HoloModels Location?
STYLY ships an update monthly, and HoloModels Location every 3 weeks. Most recently, STYLY was updated on October 8, 2026 and HoloModels Location on October 14, 2026.

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