TOKYO NODE Xplorer vs CollectAR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
CollectAR
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「CollectAR」は、自分のCGコレクション（ARユニット）をリアルな街にリアルスケールで表示できるARアプリです。 直感的に操作できるUIで、誰でも簡単にコレクションの配置や編集、撮影を楽しむことが出来ます。 また、作成したレイアウトを共有したり、他のユーザーのレイアウトを再現することが可能です。 今回アプリリリース記念として、「コードギアス 反逆のルルーシュ ロストストーリーズ」よりナイトメアフレームが ARで登場！ 今後、様々なジャンルのIPが続々登場予定です。 ©SUNRISE／PROJECT GEASS Character Design ©2006 CLAMP・ST ©SUNRISE／PROJECT GEASS Character Design ©2006-2008 CLAMP・ST ©SUNRISE／PROJECT G-AKITO Character Design ©2006-2011 CLAMP・ST ©SUNRISE／PROJECT L-GEASS Character Design ©2006-2017 CLAMP・ST ©2019 EXNOA LLC・f4samurai ©HEADGEAR
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TOKYO NODE Xplorer at every 3 days against CollectAR's every 3 weeks. CollectAR's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TOKYO NODE Xplorer ships an update every 3 days, CollectAR every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TOKYO NODE Xplorer | CollectAR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 142 MB | 155 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MORI BUILDING CO.,LTD. | G2 Studios Inc. |
In-app purchases
TOKYO NODE Xplorer
No in-app purchases
CollectAR
No in-app purchases
