Comparison

TOKYO NODE Xplorer vs Galateia

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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

Galateia

Features
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Galateia is an app that lets you experience AR (augmented reality) from an acrylic stand. Scan a Galateia-compatible acrylic stand with your camera, and characters leap into the real world and move around. - Tap anywhere to move the character there - Tap icons to make the character perform various actions - Zoom in and out to adjust the character's size; it moves around life-sized - Capture and save photos and videos of the AR space *A dedicated acrylic stand is required for the AR experience.

Screenshots

TOKYO NODE Xplorer3 screens
Galateia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TOKYO NODE Xplorer at every 3 days against Galateia's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TOKYO NODE Xplorer ships an update every 3 days, Galateia every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
TOKYO NODE Xplorer versus Galateia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTOKYO NODE XplorerGalateia
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days β€” betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS16.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size142 MB152 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMORI BUILDING CO.,LTD.Tyffon Inc.

In-app purchases

None

TOKYO NODE Xplorer

No in-app purchases

None

Galateia

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TOKYO NODE Xplorer free?
TOKYO NODE Xplorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Galateia free?
Galateia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TOKYO NODE Xplorer or Galateia have ads?
Neither TOKYO NODE Xplorer nor Galateia shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TOKYO NODE Xplorer or Galateia?
TOKYO NODE Xplorer ships an update every 3 days, and Galateia every 5 months. Most recently, TOKYO NODE Xplorer was updated on October 10, 2026 and Galateia on October 16, 2026.

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