A.PLA vs gal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
A.PLA
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.
- 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
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A New World Begins! Welcome to Another Planet, A.PLA! Discover a whole new world in A.PLA. Earn rewards by wandering and own digital land in a parallel universe. [A.PLA LAND] Use your LAND Bidding Ticket to bid for LAND and make it yours. Compete in real time with other users to win unique LAND. Landowners receive perks and activity rewards within the service. The more LAND you own, the greater your benefits. * Reward types and conditions are subject to change based on platform policy. [Eldorado – The Land of Gold] A legendary land of gold discovered by pioneers. Join the first A.PLA LAND auction for a chance to own Eldorado, a special limited LAND. Make your mark where the legend begins. * Eldorado will no longer be available after the auction ends. [Star Fragment Collection] Collect falling star fragments every day! They appear around you every 30 minutes based on your real-world location. Research star pieces to earn StarPoints. Start your journey in A.PLA now!
gal
Create and stream with virtual avatars using this mobile studio. Import your own Live2D models, record content, and engage in multiplayer sessions with friends. Features professional face tracking and live camera backgrounds for immersive virtual performances.
- Import Live2D avatars
- In-app recording and capture
- Multiplayer for up to 3 players
- Professional face tracking
- Live camera backgrounds
- Streaming mode for OBS/Twitch
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Stream, record, and VTube with ease. gal:cast is the ultimate all-in-one mobile virtual studio for VTubers and avatar creators. gal:cast is the essential app for VTubers, avatar creators, and anyone looking to bring a virtual character to life. Whether you want to stream, record, or create engaging content, gal:cast brings professional-quality avatar animation to your iPhone or iPad. With support for up to 3 players, in-app recording, and live camera backgrounds, gal:cast has the tools take your VTubing to the next level. Key Features: 1. Import your own Live2D avatar: Easily load your Live2D models directly on your iPhone or iPad (must support Face ID) and bring them to life with high-quality face tracking. 2. Record and capture in-app: Capture video clips or photos of your avatar right within the app using our native capture tools. 3. Multiplayer with up 3 friends: VTube together with up to 3 friends locally using our intuitive multiplayer mode. Choose a different avatar for each player and act out scenes together! 4. Professional grade face tracking: Capture every nuance of expression and movement with our advanced tracking technology, making your avatar lively and responsive. 5. Live camera backgrounds: VTube IRL with live camera backgrounds. Place your avatar over a live camera feed—perfect for streaming outdoors or at anime events! 6. Streaming mode: Switch to streaming mode to hide all UI elements, then mirror to OBS or other popular tools—ideal for Twitch, Zoom, and Discord streaming. gal:cast is always evolving, with continual upgrades to our avatar capture technology and expanded support for more devices. We’re here to empower your virtual self-expression—your ideas, your style, your way! Have a feature request or feedback? We’d love to hear from you at galcast@galverse.art. Get Started Today! Download gal:cast to begin your journey with virtual avatars and experience a new level of digital creativity.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: gal at 4.5 against A.PLA's 2.0. gal also leads on ads (none vs shown). A.PLA's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. gal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. A.PLA asks for nothing beyond the download.
gal holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.
A.PLA ships an update fortnightly, gal every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | A.PLA | gal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (2 ratings) | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 117 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NALBI Inc. | WAGAMI LABS K.K. |
Customer experience
A.PLA
gal
In-app purchases
A.PLA
No in-app purchases
gal
- gal:cast premium$9.99







