# A.PLA vs Chelly

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chelly at 51% against A.PLA's 0%. Chelly also leads on rating (3.9 vs 2.0) and ads (none vs shown). A.PLA's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chelly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. A.PLA asks for nothing beyond the download.

Chelly holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chelly has 191 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of A.PLA's written reviews are positive against 51% of Chelly's.

A.PLA ships an update fortnightly, Chelly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | A.PLA | Chelly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apla/id6462968290/reviews) | **[3.9 (191 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chelly-3d-avatar-video-editor/id6476815274/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **191** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **51.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 117 MB | 432 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NALBI Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613638817) | [Lenged Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725103365) |

## What reviewers say

### A.PLA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apla/id6462968290)

Explore a parallel universe and earn rewards by discovering digital land. Participate in real-time auctions to own unique plots and gain benefits. Collect falling star fragments daily based on your real-world location to earn points.

**Highlights:** Discover digital land in a parallel universe, Bid on and own LAND, Earn rewards as a landowner, Participate in real-time land auctions, Collect falling star fragments daily, Research star pieces for StarPoints

**In-app purchases:** none


### Chelly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chelly-3d-avatar-video-editor/id6476815274)

Create captivating 3D avatar videos with intuitive controls and a vast library of trending animations and assets. Easily film magical scenes, incorporate Kpop dances and TikTok challenges, and share your creations on social media platforms.

**Highlights:** Intuitive 3D avatar filming, Weekly updated assets and animations, Trending Kpop and TikTok animations, High-quality 3D spaces and skyboxes, Easy video sharing to social media

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Chelly | $1.99 | per month |
| Super Chelly | $3.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Incredible app
- 🎨 Great for editing
- 🧠 Easy to use
- 📈 Helps grow followers
- 🎥 Smooth animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Difficulty connecting accounts
- 🔄 Forced to update frequently
- 🚫 Limited avatar customization

**Reported bugs**

- Avatar not loading properly
- Video saving/exporting issues
- Freezing and crashing on certain devices
- Incompatibility with some accounts
- Lighting and animation blending problems

**Requested features**

- Add more K-pop dances
- Allow multiple avatars in videos
- Implement custom background creation
- Enable video export without watermark
- Improve camera controls and zooming


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A.PLA free?

A.PLA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Chelly free?

Chelly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, A.PLA or Chelly?

Chelly is rated higher. A.PLA averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Chelly averages 3.9 from 191 ratings.

### Do A.PLA or Chelly have ads?

A.PLA shows ads; Chelly does not.

### Which is updated more often, A.PLA or Chelly?

A.PLA ships an update fortnightly, and Chelly weekly. Most recently, A.PLA was updated on October 18, 2026 and Chelly on October 23, 2026.

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