Comparison

TOKYO NODE Xplorer vs Desuyo

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

Head to head
About

TOKYO NODE Xplorer

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TOKYO NODE Xplorer" is an AR (Augmented Reality) content platform created primarily by TOKYO NODE LAB. It features various creators and events while maximizing the charm of Toranomon, offering a fusion of the real and digital worlds. Its most significant feature is the AR content interconnected with Toranomon Hills Station Tower and its surrounding environment. Leveraging Visual Positioning Service/System (VPS) technology, it integrates camera imagery with spatial location data, enabling detailed scanning of the exterior of Toranomon Hills Station Tower and the vast outdoor areas. As a result, you can explore the city of Toranomon from entirely new perspectives. Download the app to embark on an exploration of this city from entirely new angles and enjoy a fresh urban experience created by combining various technologies.

About

Desuyo

Perform a legendary apology gag by flicking your screen in specific directions. Successfully apologize multiple times to unlock costume items through a gacha system. Master the art of endless apologies and collect all the outfits.

Highlights
  • Perform apology gag with flick controls
  • Unlock costume items via gacha
  • Track successful apologies
  • Collect various outfits
  • Interactive entertainment experience
Features
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Control Yoshimoto comedian "Desu yo." and perform the legendary apology gag "Ai, touima te~n"! 1. Flick from left to right for "Ai" 2. Flick from bottom to top for "Touima" 3. Flick from top to bottom for "Ten" 4. If "Ai, touima te~n" is successful, the count in the upper right corner will increase. Every time you successfully apologize 10 times, you can draw a gacha and get a costume item! Let's accumulate apologies and master the path of endless apologies!

Screenshots

TOKYO NODE Xplorer3 screens
Desuyo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TOKYO NODE Xplorer at none against Desuyo's 1. TOKYO NODE Xplorer also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). Desuyo's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Desuyo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TOKYO NODE Xplorer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TOKYO NODE Xplorer ships an update every 3 days, Desuyo every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
TOKYO NODE Xplorer versus Desuyo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTOKYO NODE XplorerDesuyo
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsโ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 days โ€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
Monetizationโ€”Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size142 MB230 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMORI BUILDING CO.,LTD.FITOPRO, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

TOKYO NODE Xplorer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Desuyo

One-time1
  • Unlock Secret Items$2.99

Questions

Is TOKYO NODE Xplorer free?
TOKYO NODE Xplorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Desuyo free?
Desuyo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TOKYO NODE Xplorer or Desuyo have ads?
Neither TOKYO NODE Xplorer nor Desuyo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TOKYO NODE Xplorer or Desuyo?
TOKYO NODE Xplorer ships an update every 3 days, and Desuyo every 2 months. Most recently, TOKYO NODE Xplorer was updated on October 10, 2026 and Desuyo on October 14, 2026.

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