WankoSOBA vs MagicMirror AR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WankoSOBA
Interact with a unique, bouncy character that lives in a bowl. Use chopsticks to clear falling noodles, discover hidden titles, and engage in playful moments by touching, dressing, and tricking your companion. Experience fluid animations powered by Live2D technology.
- Interact with a bouncy mochi character
- Clear falling soba noodles with chopsticks
- Earn winning titles with hidden conditions
- Touch, stroke, and dress up the character
- Play tricks and engage in intimate moments
- Experience Live2D animation technology
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============================= He is a dog or a mochi(rice cake) or neither or both. He is bouncy and chewy, and loves to play. Play with Wankoromochi. ============================= * If you have a problem changing the volume, go to 'Settings' on your iOS device, and go to 'Sounds' > 'Change with Buttons'. * What is Wankoromochi? He is a dog-ish mochi. He stretches and swells up. He lives in a bowl. His body temperature is 122°F (50°C). He is not necessarily inedible. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNaad1u3sZQ * Game Play Soba noodles keep falling on Wankoromochi. Use your chopsticks to sweep them off. If an evil mochi gets in your way, stay away or beat him. * Winning Titles You will be awarded with titles based on the number of successful sweeps. There are some hidden conditions for winning certain titles. Explore the app and see what you will find! * Touch Intimate moments with your Wankoromochi. Touch, stroke, shake, or tilt him. Dress him up with items. Play him with tricks. * Why he moves so sleek? Wankoromochi runs on the graphics technology called "Live2D". He bounces, jiggles, dances and more! Enjoy his cute expressions. ============================== Live2D Inc.
MagicMirror AR
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Magic Mirror - animate photos with augmented reality. When you point camera at the photo, it becomes alive. Magic Mirror enables you to add AR content to photo markers and showcase your work via the app. First, you must upload an image marker to the platform and then upload a video to show when the image is scanned with the Magic Mirror app. You can create your own AR project either by using the official platform's website or with the assistance of any of our partners.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MagicMirror AR at every 6 weeks against WankoSOBA's every 10 months. WankoSOBA's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.4). 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.
WankoSOBA ships an update every 10 months, MagicMirror AR every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WankoSOBA | MagicMirror AR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 92.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Live2D Inc. | NEURONS TECH E.E. |
In-app purchases
WankoSOBA
No in-app purchases
MagicMirror AR
No in-app purchases
