Comparison

Dobutsu vs holochan

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

Head to head
About

Dobutsu

A Japanese clock application that displays time with Japanese notation and audio. It is free to download and use.

Highlights
  • Japanese time notation
  • Japanese audio
  • Free to download
  • iPhone, iPad, iPod support
Features
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This is Japanese clock app. Please be aware before you make a purchase that notation and audio are only available in Japanese.

About

holochan

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iPhone 1: Start the app while tilting the iPhone 90 degrees left, then set the iPhone to the MR glass "Dangla". 2: You can check the menu by looking at Dangla. When only planetary motion is displayed or the menu does not display well in the field of view, tapping the left button of Dangla with the front facing will display the menu in the front. 3: With the body facing to the right, move the sphere cursor at the center of the screen to the right edge [System menu] of the three menus, and tap the right button (hereinafter "Select"). 4: Next, Select the [Screen size] at the left end of the menu, and a list of compatible models will appear. Select the iPhone model you are using, and then Select [Decision] to confirm the model you are using. 5: Select the scene you want to experience from the [MR] [VR] [AR] that on main menu, and enjoy the application. 6: While using the app, tap the left button of Dangla at any time to display the menu. The functions and roles of each menu are as follows. ***Menu immediately after app start or restart*** [Restart] Returns to the state(menu) immediately after the application start [front] Display the content (SolarSystem) to the Straight ahead. [System menu] Move to main menu ***Main menu*** [ScreenSize] Select the model from iPhone 6S to XS MAX ※ In order to fit the size of the iPhone screen to the size of the mirror and lens, the screen display will be relatively shrunk as the LCD screen size of the iPhone increases. [Two eyes / Single eye] Switch the single eye / both eyes mode [IPD] Correct inter-pupil distance by program [MR] Mixed reality mode, background image is displayed superimposed with live-action image through the half mirror [VR] Virtual reality mode, both solar system and background space display 3D produced images [AR] Augmented reality mode, background image is displayed superimposed with live-action image through iPhone camera [Startup setting] (a preliminary menu for developers) iPad 1: Start the app while tilting the iPad 90 degrees left. Since the iPad can not be put in a Dangla, please enjoy using single eye mode alone. (Explained in 5 :) 2: Menu is displayed on the screen of iPad. If you only see the planet or if the menu does not look well, tapping the lower left corner of the screen while facing the front will bring the menu to the front. 3: Point the your body to the right, place the sphere cursor on the [System menu] on the far right, and tap the lower right of the screen (hereinafter "Select"). 4: Next, Select the [Screen Size] at the left end of the menu to display the list of compatible models. Select (Not [Maximum XS-Max])[Minimum 6S-7-8 Full Screen] and Select [Decision]. 5: Next, Select [Two eyes / Single eye], and when the screen changes, Select [Single eye]. 6: While using the app, tap the lower left of the iPad screen at any time to display the menu. The function and role of each menu are the same as the above iPhone. 【please note】 ・ Do not use this app on public roads or places with many people. ・ Please be sure to play small children always in the safe with parents. ・ Don't aim "Dangla” at the sun. ・ Don't use in the two eyes mode if you are under the age of 13 in the developmental stage of vision ・ We do not compensate for the damage caused by using this application directly or indirectly. Distributor https://dangla.jp/

Screenshots

Dobutsu4 screens
holochan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dobutsu at every 3 weeks against holochan's every 32 months. Dobutsu also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dobutsu ships an update every 3 weeks, holochan every 32 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Dobutsu versus holochan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDobutsuholochan
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 32 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB447 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperToshihide ShimadaHologram Co.,Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Dobutsu

No in-app purchases

None

holochan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dobutsu free?
Dobutsu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is holochan free?
holochan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dobutsu or holochan have ads?
Neither Dobutsu nor holochan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dobutsu or holochan?
Dobutsu ships an update every 3 weeks, and holochan every 32 months. Most recently, Dobutsu was updated on November 1, 2026 and holochan on October 26, 2026.

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