Comparison

Mikuture vs SEGA Play AR

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

Head to head
About

Mikuture

Create augmented reality scenes with virtual idols like Hatsune Miku. This unofficial app allows users to place and interact with popular Vocaloid characters in real-world environments through their device's camera.

Highlights
  • Live-action AR synthesis
  • Virtual idol characters
  • Hatsune Miku
  • Kagamine Rin & Len
  • Megurine Luka
  • MEIKO
  • KAITO
Features
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Mikuture is a secondary creation app that allows live-action synthesis AR of Hatsune Miku. ◆This app is Crypton Future Media informal application. ◆ there are times when it is not displayed even if the camera permissions only the first time you launch. You will be reflected in that you restart the app. ◆Disclaimer It is assumed that if you want to use the information or this service, and have agreed to the following disclaimer, Suppose that you want to use is the responsibility of the individual. ・Because of your use of this application, regard any loss or damage, such as trouble makers we assume that it does not matter any responsibility. ◆License This work is based on the Peia Pro · Character License Krypton · Future Media Co., Ltd. Character "Hatsune Miku" "Kagamine Rin & Len" "Megurine Luka" "MEIKO" "KAITO" It depicts.   "Yukari Yuzuki" is a registered trademark of VOCALOMAKETS (Bumpy Factory Co., Ltd.).

About

SEGA Play AR

Experience augmented reality with special effects and immersive soundscapes. Capture and save your favorite AR scenes as images or videos. Requires compatible products to unlock the full experience.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality effects
  • Immersive soundscape
  • Scene saving (images/videos)
  • ARKit integration
  • Compatible product integration
Read full description

Purchase compatible products to enjoy an all-new AR experience. - Special effects that transcend reality Integrated seamlessly into the real world, the special effects can be enjoyed from any angle. - An immersive soundscape Become enveloped in realistic sounds shaped by the direction and distance of objects from the camera. - Save your favorite scenes As you experience the AR world, you can save scenes as images or videos. This application is distributed with the permission of rights holders. Check our official site for details. https://s-fire.net/arapps System Requirements Devices compatible with ARKit on iOS 13 or higher. Precautions Compatible products are required to enjoy this application. AR effects may vary depending on the filming environment. A Wi-Fi connection is recommended when using this application. Contact Us https://segacustomer.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/categories/6957582260889

Screenshots

Mikuture4 screens
SEGA Play AR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mikuture at 4.3 against SEGA Play AR's 3.7. Mikuture also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 50%) and ratings volume (465 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Mikuture holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mikuture has 465 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Mikuture's written reviews are positive against 50% of SEGA Play AR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mikuture ships an update every 3 months, SEGA Play AR every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Mikuture versus SEGA Play AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMikutureSEGA Play AR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (465 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews86.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings465 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB221 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperSeita KarinoSEGA CORPORATION

Customer experience

Mikuture

All ratings453 ratings
Positive84.3%
Neutral6.4%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews343 reviews
Positive86.0%
Neutral5.5%
Negative8.5%

SEGA Play AR

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Mikuture

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Character models not loading properly
  • Laggy performance on some devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more Vocaloid characters (Kaito, Meiko, Rin, Len, etc.)
  • Allow custom poses and animations
  • Implement video recording feature
  • Add ability to have multiple characters in one scene
  • Provide more outfit/costume options

SEGA Play AR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Mikuture

No in-app purchases

None

SEGA Play AR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mikuture free?
Mikuture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SEGA Play AR free?
SEGA Play AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mikuture or SEGA Play AR?
Mikuture is rated higher. Mikuture averages 4.3 out of 5 from 465 ratings, while SEGA Play AR averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Mikuture or SEGA Play AR have ads?
Neither Mikuture nor SEGA Play AR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mikuture or SEGA Play AR?
Mikuture ships an update every 3 months, and SEGA Play AR every 4 months. Most recently, Mikuture was updated on November 6, 2026 and SEGA Play AR on November 3, 2026.

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