Comparison

My PlayHome vs ねずみのマリク ARカメラ

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

Head to head
About

My PlayHome

This interactive digital dollhouse allows children to explore and use everything within a virtual home. Kids can engage in everyday activities with characters, fostering imaginative play. It's designed for easy use by young children while offering depth to entertain older ones.

Highlights
  • Interactive dollhouse environment
  • Characters perform daily activities
  • Useable household items
  • No lost or broken pieces
  • Free accessories and rooms
  • Easy for toddlers, engaging for older kids
Features
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▶ Featured in THE NEW YORK TIMES: Apps to Keep Children Happy ▶ TOP 10 BEST KIDS APPS OF THE YEAR - BestKidsApps.com ▶ BEST OF THE YEAR - AppAddict.net ▶ BEST APPS FOR KIDS OF THE YEAR - GOLD MEDAL - AppTudes.com ▶ READERS' TOP 10 OF THE YEAR - SmartAppsForKids.com ▶ Editor's Choice Award - Children's Technology Review "This is as close to perfect as an app gets." ▶ owtk.com "You really ought to grab this app. My kids cannot stop playing with this one." ▶ TheiPhoneMom.com ----------------------------------------------- My PlayHome is a doll house for the iGeneration. Imagine a doll house where your child can use everything, even the closets, TV and shower. Where you can fry an egg and feed the family pizza. Where you can pour drinks, blow bubbles and turn out the lights. Imagine a doll house where the pieces are impossible to lose and never break. A doll house where new accessories and rooms are given to you for free. Imagine if it was designed so that even a 2 year old could use it, yet detailed enough to entertain an 8 year old. Imagine a doll house that could excite and captivate your children for hours for less than the price of a cup of coffee.... ----------------------------------------------- My PlayHome is the original and best dolls house app. Massively interactive, your kids can explore and use everything in the house. The characters eat, sleep, shower, brush their teeth and more. Want the room to be darker? Close the drapes! Fancy a change in music? Pop a different CD into the stereo! No other doll house app comes close in interactivity, detail, ease of use and just plain fun! ----------------------------------------------- ▶ NO IN-APP PURCHASES! ▶ NO 3RD PARTY ADVERTISEMENTS! ▶ NO SOCIAL NETWORKS, PUSH NOTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATION! ----------------------------------------------- WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT MY PLAYHOME: "If you haven't added the My PlayHome app to your iPad you really need to do that now!" ▶ appsforipads.net "To say that my toddler loves this app is a total understatement." ▶ thedirtytshirt.com "My 10 year old daughter loves it just as much as our twin 3 year olds...I'd be shocked if you found a pre-schooler who didn't like this game." ▶ AndTwinsMake5 "Words cannot describe how much I have enjoyed playing with this app with my youngest daughter" ▶ softwaresmoothie.com "Fabulous app! Haven't seen my iPad back since I've installed it. Kids love the app...Great illustrations and lots of interaction...5 stars." ▶ www.ipadapps4kids.eu "This is a fantastic app and well worth the few dollars I spent on it. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone with kids under the age of 10" ▶ survivemag.com "My PlayHome is my new favorite app for the little guys. Pronouns, verbs, pretend play, sequencing. Kids Love it...I love it." ▶ M Graham, Pediatric SLP and Director of Technology Services at Children's Therapy Associates "A new fun App for both expressive and receptive building...Hope you like it as much as we do!" ▶ Augmentative Communication Program at Children's Hospital Boston "Out of the hundreds of Apps I have downloaded for my 5 year old daughter, this is her favorite App. I must admit that as a constant surfer of the App Shop this is the most impressive kid friendly App I have come across." ----------------------------------------------- Shimon Young is a member of Moms with Apps, a collaborative group of family-friendly developers seeking to promote quality apps for kids and families. Recommended Ages: 1-3, 4-7 Categories: Games, Creative Play ----------------------------------------------- http://www.myplayhomeapp.com/ http://www.facebook.com/playhome http://twitter.com/myplayhomeapp

About

ねずみのマリク ARカメラ

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ねずみのマリクがみんなのスマホにあそびにきたよ! マリクのおへやでは、ごはんをあげたり、ブランコであそんだりできるよ。 おそとにいくときはカメラモード! きみがカメラでしゃしんをとると、そこにマリクがいっしょにうつるよ。 ひょうじょうも、ばしょも、じゆうじざい!だから きねんに、たくさん しゃしんをとってね! たからものを はっけんするかも?! ※おそとで スマホを つかうときは、かならず 立ちどまって  あんぜんを かくにんしてから あそんでね。 ▶ねずみのマリクって? いたずら大好きでおっちょこちょいの子ねずみ・マリクが ゲームやまんが、アニメ、グッズ、SNSなど さまざまなコンテンツでみなさまに楽しい!をお届けしています。 今回はきみといっしょにおさんぽできるゲームです。 ぜひ毎日のお散歩や旅行に連れて行ってね。 ▷ねずみのマリク公式ホームページ https://mariku.jp/ ▶ゲームの紹介 ▷マリクのへやモード ・マリクが話しかけてくれるよ。毎日話しちゃおう! ・なでなでしたり、冷蔵庫のごはんをあげたり、ブランコであそぶと、マリクと仲良くなれるよ。他にも仲良くなれるイベントがいっぱい! ・歩数計がついているから、何歩歩いたかわかるよ。目標も立てられるから、いっしょに健康志向! ・ミニゲームで遊べるよ。デザニャン(デザインアクトのキャラクター)と勝負! 他にも機能がいっぱい! ▷おさんぽモード ・マリクが写った写真が撮れるよ。表情や大きさ、向きも変えられるよ。  風景を撮ったり、マリクといっしょに写真を撮ってね。 ・決まったARマーカーを読み取ると、コレクションが増えていくよ。 ・決まった場所に入ると、缶バッジがゲットできるよ。  いろんなところにいっしょに行って、コンプリートしよう! ※歩きながらのスマホ操作は大変危険です!  移動するときは顔を上げて、周囲の状況をよく確認しましょう。 ▶公式アカウント ▷Twitter @mariku0420 https://twitter.com/mariku0420 ▷Instagram @mariku2018 https://www.instagram.com/mariku2018/ ▷facebook ねずみのマリク https://www.facebook.com/mariku0420 ▷TikTok @marikuthemouse https://www.tiktok.com/@marikuthemouse ▷問い合わせ先 https://mariku.jp/contact.htm ▶他のゲーム 『ねずみのマリク スペースアドベンチャー』 アプリDLはこちら ▷AppStore(iPhone、iPadをお使いの方) https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/MarikuSpaceAdventure/id1618895325 ©2023 DESIGN ACT Inc.

Screenshots

My PlayHome4 screens
ねずみのマリク ARカメラ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ねずみのマリク ARカメラ at Free against My PlayHome's $3.99. My PlayHome's advantage is chart position (#87 vs unranked). On update cadence, 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

ねずみのマリク ARカメラ is free to download; My PlayHome costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
My PlayHome versus ねずみのマリク ARカメラ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy PlayHomeねずみのマリク ARカメラ
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (3.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#87 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size188 MB398 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPlayHome Software LtdDesignact Inc.

Bugs and requests

My PlayHome

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Resets progress after updates
  • Glitches with pouring drinks and storing items
  • Inability to access certain areas or features
  • Syncing issues with partner play mode

Requested features

8 requests
  • More houses and rooms
  • Additional pets and animals
  • Expanded clothing and accessory options
  • New locations like airport, hotel, restaurant
  • Ability to create custom characters
Show 3 more
  • Multiplayer support for more than 2 players
  • Seasons, weather, and holiday themes
  • Expanded minigames and activities

ねずみのマリク ARカメラ

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

My PlayHome

No in-app purchases

None

ねずみのマリク ARカメラ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My PlayHome free?
My PlayHome costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ねずみのマリク ARカメラ free?
ねずみのマリク ARカメラ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do My PlayHome or ねずみのマリク ARカメラ have ads?
Neither My PlayHome nor ねずみのマリク ARカメラ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My PlayHome or ねずみのマリク ARカメラ?
My PlayHome ships an update every 2 months, and ねずみのマリク ARカメラ every 2 months. Most recently, My PlayHome was updated on November 6, 2026 and ねずみのマリク ARカメラ on October 26, 2026.

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