Comparison

HoloModels Location vs mocopi

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

Head to head
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®

About

mocopi

Capture full-body motion data and animate avatars using a lightweight sensor and your smartphone. Create avatar videos, import custom avatars, and stream motion data to PCs in real-time for use in metaverse services and development software.

Highlights
  • Full-body motion capture with smartphone
  • Lightweight sensor integration
  • Avatar animation and video creation
  • Import custom avatars
  • Real-time motion data streaming
  • Outdoor motion data acquisition
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- By connecting a small and lightweight sensor (mocopi) to a smartphone installed with this application via Bluetooth, it is possible to operate an avatar, create an avatar video and acquire motion data on the smartphone. - Avatars used in the application can be used by importing external data in addition to the default materials. - If you have a sensor and a smartphone, you can acquire motion data outdoors regardless of location. - Linked with Metaverse services and B14 development software, it is also possible to send motion data to a PC in real time. (Please check the product website for linked services.) For the latest information about the product, compatible content and services, and frequently asked questions, please visit the support site or contact us as follows. https://electronics.sony.com/more/mocopi/all-mocopi/p/qmss1-uscx xyn-support@sony.com

Screenshots

HoloModels Location4 screens
mocopi3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HoloModels Location at 4.4 against mocopi's 3.7. HoloModels Location also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 40%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). mocopi's advantage is ratings volume (40 vs 13). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

HoloModels Location holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 40 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of HoloModels Location's written reviews are positive against 40% of mocopi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HoloModels Location ships an update every 3 weeks, mocopi every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
HoloModels Location versus mocopi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHoloModels Locationmocopi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (13 ratings) — better3.7 (40 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1340 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size220 MB372 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGugenka Inc.Sony Corporation

Customer experience

HoloModels Location

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

mocopi

All ratings39 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral7.7%
Negative25.6%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and 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
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  • 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

mocopi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HoloModels Location

No in-app purchases

None

mocopi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HoloModels Location free?
HoloModels Location is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is mocopi free?
mocopi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HoloModels Location or mocopi?
HoloModels Location is rated higher. HoloModels Location averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while mocopi averages 3.7 from 40 ratings.
Do HoloModels Location or mocopi have ads?
Neither HoloModels Location nor mocopi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HoloModels Location or mocopi?
HoloModels Location ships an update every 3 weeks, and mocopi every 2 months. Most recently, HoloModels Location was updated on November 3, 2026 and mocopi on November 3, 2026.

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