Comparison

HoloModels Location vs Charmii(チャーミー)

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

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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

Charmii(チャーミー)

Easily add various effects and animate characters to your dance videos. Apply real-time effects, sync 3D characters to your movements, and customize backgrounds and music. Save and share your creations on social media.

Highlights
  • Real-time dance effect synthesis
  • 3D character animation synced to movement
  • VRoid Hub character integration
  • Video import and live camera effects
  • Customizable backgrounds and music
  • Direct social media sharing
Features
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【Charmii(チャーミー)について】 Charmii(チャーミー)を使えば、簡単にあなたのダンス動画にさまざまなエフェクトをつけたり、キャラクターを踊らせることができます。 カメラを起動しリアルタイムでエフェクトをつけることも可能です。 面白い動画、可愛い動画、かっこいい動画など色々な動画を作れます。 エフェクトをつけた動画はカメラロールに保存したりSNSにシェアできます。 Charmii(チャーミー)の機能 【エフェクト】 あなたの手足の動きに合わせたエフェクトを合成できます。 - 2024辰年新年フィルター配信中! - 可愛いハートエフェクト、ビリビリ電撃エフェクト、炎エフェクトなど 今後も随時エフェクト追加予定! 【3Dキャラクター】 あなたの動きに合わせて、キャラクターが動きます。VRoid Hub連携機能により3DキャラクターはVRoid Hubのキャラクターを使用することができます。 【動画読み込み・カメラ切り替え】 カメラロールの動画を入力画像にしたり、カメラを起動してリアルタイムにエフェクトをつけることができます。 【背景を変更】 キャラクターを表示しているとき、元の動画を見せたくない時はプリセットの中から背景を変更することができます。 【音楽】 プリセットの中から好きな音楽を動画に乗せることができます。 【録画・保存・シェア】 エフェクトを決めた後、動画録画することができます。録画した動画はカメラロールに保存したりSNS(TikTok・Instagram・YouTube・LINE・X(旧Twitter)など)にシェアできます。 SNSであなたの魅力的なダンス動画を「#Charmiiダンス」のハッシュタグで投稿して拡散してみてください! ================================= VRoid Hub公認アプリ https://hub.vroid.com/apps/7gFyPOxFjXgP-PizQuZ2dMr05szEycXdInf-1MUnMFY ご不明な点や不具合の報告などありましたらこちらのアカウントまでご連絡ください。 Charmii Twitterアカウント https://twitter.com/Charmii_App

Screenshots

HoloModels Location4 screens
Charmii(チャーミー)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HoloModels Location at 67% against Charmii(チャーミー)'s 0%. HoloModels Location also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.9). Charmii(チャーミー)'s advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, 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

HoloModels Location holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of HoloModels Location's written reviews are positive against 0% of Charmii(チャーミー)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HoloModels Location ships an update every 3 weeks, Charmii(チャーミー) every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HoloModels Location versus Charmii(チャーミー): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHoloModels LocationCharmii(チャーミー)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (13 ratings) — better3.9 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size220 MB150 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGugenka Inc.Hideki Fushiki

Customer experience

HoloModels Location

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

Charmii(チャーミー)

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Charmii(チャーミー)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HoloModels Location

No in-app purchases

None

Charmii(チャーミー)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HoloModels Location free?
HoloModels Location is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Charmii(チャーミー) free?
Charmii(チャーミー) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HoloModels Location or Charmii(チャーミー)?
HoloModels Location is rated higher. HoloModels Location averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Charmii(チャーミー) averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.
Do HoloModels Location or Charmii(チャーミー) have ads?
Neither HoloModels Location nor Charmii(チャーミー) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HoloModels Location or Charmii(チャーミー)?
HoloModels Location ships an update every 3 weeks, and Charmii(チャーミー) every 6 days. Most recently, HoloModels Location was updated on November 3, 2026 and Charmii(チャーミー) on November 3, 2026.

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