Comparison

COCOAR vs HoloModels Location

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

Head to head
About

COCOAR

Point your device's camera at special markers to unlock interactive augmented reality experiences. Discover characters, music, videos, and fortunes at events, on pamphlets, and product packaging.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality experiences
  • Marker-based content unlocking
  • Interactive characters, music, and videos
  • Fortune telling features
  • Works with events, pamphlets, and packaging
Features
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COCOAR is an app that allows you to experience a mysterious experience. When you find a COCOAR-compatible marker, move the camera and hold it over! You can experience various contents such as characters, music, videos, and fortunes at various places such as events, stamp rallies, pamphlets and product packages. ● Operation check terminal We have confirmed the operation with the latest OS version at the time of release. If the OS and application are not the latest version, please update to the latest version. ● Precautions for use - If the marker detection fails, use it in a bright environment or check that the marker is not damaged. - If the network connection is unstable, it may take some time to recognize and download the contents. - It is not a QR code reading app. Please load the photos and images specified by the event planner as markers. ● Contact information If a problem is detected due to an event that does not correspond to the precautions for use, please contact us from the following inquiry window. https://bit.ly/3pQvd9f

About

HoloModels Location

Bring official anime and video game characters to life in augmented reality. Pose, resize, and customize digital figures with accessories to create unique scenes for illustration or display. Save your favorite poses and expressions.

Highlights
  • AR character placement
  • Adjustable character size
  • Accessory and room customization
  • Diorama creation
  • Pose and expression saving
  • Illustration tool
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A digital figure application that lets you enjoy official characters from anime and video games in AR! 【How to enjoy AR】 (1) Pose freely! Fully operational! (2) Adjust the size from palm-sized to life-size! (3) Design dolls and use them as tools for illustration creation! (4) Rooms, weapons and other accessories are also available! Diorama creation! 【How to use Holomodels 】 1) Recognize the floor and walls by calibration (camera adjustment) and display the digital figure rack. The package of your digital figure is placed on the rack. (2) Tap the package to remove the digital figure and display it anywhere you like. (3) By applying the spray, you can perform various operations. *Compatible sprays vary depending on the digital figure. (4)After you have created a pose or expression to your liking, you can save or retrieve that pose or expression by using the specific spray function. 【Key Points of Operation】 (1) Digital figures are displayed more stably in an environment with a floor or wall with a clear pattern such as wood grain. Do not hide the out-camera while playing. (2) Hold down and tap the center of the screen with the "+" mark in the center of the screen to select an object (such as a digital figure) to "hold" it in your hand. 【Operating Environment】 Limited to models that support ARKit. iOS 15.0 or higher is required. 【Bug Reports and Inquiries】 Please contact us using the inquiry form on the official website. https://gugenka.jp/contact/ sales agency ©Gugenka®

Screenshots

COCOAR4 screens
HoloModels Location4 screens

Verdict

The call

COCOAR and HoloModels Location both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of HoloModels Location's written reviews are positive against 0% of COCOAR's. HoloModels Location also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). COCOAR's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for COCOAR against 4.4 for HoloModels Location. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 13 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of COCOAR's written reviews are positive against 67% of HoloModels Location's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

COCOAR ships an update every 6 weeks, HoloModels Location every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
COCOAR versus HoloModels Location: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCOCOARHoloModels Location
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (23 ratings)4.4 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB220 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCloud CIRCUS, Inc.Gugenka Inc.

Customer experience

COCOAR

All ratings23 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral13.0%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

HoloModels Location

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral13.0%
Negative20.4%

Bugs and requests

COCOAR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

HoloModels Location

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Pose spray causes slight pose shifts
  • Pose shifts when re-applying spray
  • Eyes change direction on pose confirmation
  • Hips shift when editing pose
  • Character flies away in low light
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  • Pose drifts when using spray
  • Pose drifts when adjusting
  • Pose spray causes pose to shift
  • Character tilts when using pose spray
  • Purchased figures not displaying
  • App shows 'AR not supported' despite compatibility
  • App becomes unusable after updates
  • Mobile data shows as off when it's on

Requested features

18 requests
  • Allow pose editing in viewer mode
  • Simplify pose adjustment flow (remove spray)
  • Allow selecting figures without rack
  • List joints for easier manipulation
  • Improve ground recognition for evening shots
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  • Add auto-perspective and image import
  • Allow multiple figures in simple mode
  • Enable friend screen sharing for co-op photos
  • Add face light feature
  • Allow saving poses, hands, and expressions
  • Separate controls for face, upper body, lower body
  • Enable move/rotate in pose creation screen
  • Add preset finger poses
  • Allow displaying only specific joints
  • Add animation support for photos
  • Support VRM models
  • Add more characters and IPs
  • Add seasonal free items

In-app purchases

None

COCOAR

No in-app purchases

None

HoloModels Location

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is COCOAR free?
COCOAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HoloModels Location free?
HoloModels Location is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, COCOAR or HoloModels Location?
COCOAR and HoloModels Location are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 23 and 13 ratings respectively.
Do COCOAR or HoloModels Location have ads?
Neither COCOAR nor HoloModels Location shows ads.
Which is updated more often, COCOAR or HoloModels Location?
COCOAR ships an update every 6 weeks, and HoloModels Location every 3 weeks. Most recently, COCOAR was updated on October 4, 2026 and HoloModels Location on October 14, 2026.

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