Comparison

Hobby vs NextACGN

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

Head to head
About

Hobby

Create and interact with unique AI-generated virtual characters. Engage in immersive role-playing scenarios with popular IPs or craft your own storylines. Edit videos to alter narratives and create your own cinematic experiences.

Highlights
  • Customizable AI character creation
  • Interaction with popular character IPs
  • Deep role-playing and story exploration
  • AI-powered video editing for narrative changes
  • User-defined character personalities and backstories
Features
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【Hobby】——AI我的另一半 创造虚拟角色: 高度自由的角色定制系统,支持用户定制专属角色信息及人设,由AI一键生成精美模型,支持多种风格可选。自由书写人设和开场白,于这里创造出你心中独一无二的完美崽崽。 热门角色IP互动: 汇集超多热门角色,用户可与热门角色沉浸式互动,突破次元的限制,与意中人实时畅聊,随时随地分享喜怒哀乐,体验奇幻之旅。 二创探剧: 多元角色扮演融入其中,深度探索剧情,自由抉择剧情走向。于探索中开启全新的奇幻冒险。 AI一键成片: 用户可通过对视频二次编辑,重新改写故事走向。AI一键改编,自动成片。这里你才是叙事的主角,从此再也没有意难平。

About

NextACGN

Explore a vast gallery of anime girl illustrations, wallpapers, and avatars. Interact with AI-powered characters through chat and rate your favorite images. Contract images to earn points and unlock VIP status.

Highlights
  • Curated anime girl illustrations
  • High-definition wallpapers and avatars
  • Interactive character chat
  • Image rating and sticker system
  • Image contracting for points and VIP
  • High-definition image downloads
Features
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Welcome to NextACGN, an art gallery and community dedicated to anime illustration enthusiasts! Key Features: 1. Curated Anime Artwork: Discover a rich collection of high-quality anime illustrations and art pieces from various creators. 2. HD Wallpapers & Avatars: Access high-definition static wallpapers and profile pictures tailored for your devices. 3. Community Engagement: Collect your favorite artworks and participate in community discussions to share your passion with fellow fans. 4. Smooth Visual Experience: Optimized image rendering ensures a clear and seamless browsing experience. Download NextACGN today and explore the beauty of anime art!

Screenshots

Hobby4 screens
NextACGN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NextACGN at 5.0 against Hobby's 4.0. Hobby's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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. Hobby sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and NextACGN sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NextACGN holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hobby has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hobby ships an update every 3 weeks, NextACGN every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hobby versus NextACGN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHobbyNextACGN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (12 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size610 MB176 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperShanghai Weifeng Technology Co., Ltd.Next Seeker CO.,LTD

Customer experience

Hobby

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

NextACGN

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

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Hobby

One-time6
  • 7星光币$0.99
  • 42星光币$0.99
  • 210星光币$3.99
Show 3 more
  • 686星光币$14.99
  • 2086星光币$39.99
  • 3626星光币$69.99
3 purchases

NextACGN

One-time3
  • 50 Points$0.99
  • 500 Points$1.99
  • 3000 Points$9.99

Questions

Is Hobby free?
Hobby is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NextACGN free?
NextACGN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hobby or NextACGN?
NextACGN is rated higher. Hobby averages 4.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while NextACGN averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Hobby or NextACGN have ads?
Neither Hobby nor NextACGN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hobby or NextACGN?
Hobby ships an update every 3 weeks, and NextACGN every 5 weeks. Most recently, Hobby was updated on November 3, 2026 and NextACGN on November 4, 2026.

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