Comparison

Camereal vs VDateNow

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

Head to head
About

Camereal

This camera app uses AR technology to place 3D models into your real-world photos. You can pose your favorite characters and create unique images. It supports VRM 3D model formats, allowing you to import custom characters.

Highlights
  • AR photo synthesis
  • 3D avatar posing
  • VRM model support
  • Customizable character placement
Features
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Take a picture with your favorite character! Camereal is a camera app that uses AR technology to synthesize 3D models with the real world and take pictures. Changing the avatar to your favorite pose or position, you can take awesome photos. It corresponds to the model of VRM * 1 format, you can download and display your favorite model on the web. * 1 3D model format for VR developed by Dwango Co., Ltd.

About

VDateNow

Create augmented reality scenes by placing virtual characters on real-world surfaces. Take photos from any angle, customize characters with different VRM models, and even import external animations. This app allows for immersive virtual photography experiences.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality character placement
  • Customizable VRM model import
  • External motion import
  • Any-angle photography
  • Marker image toggle
  • Smartphone VR goggles support
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[Application overview] *When you see the marker on the table with the terminal camera, the character sits on the other side of the table. *You can take pictures from any angle you like. *You can change the characters by loading another VRM model you prepared. (You can import VRM model from VRoid Hub) *You can also use VR goggles for smartphones (The camera is not blocked.) to see 3D images. *You can also import and play external motions. [how to use] *Pre-work 1. Print the images shown below in A3 size (210 * 297mm). https://drive.google.com/open?id=1aso6gAUGB4HI2F_N13i5yd0A4FteaKOB 2. Place the printed image on the table where you want the character to appear. * How to operate this application ** How to make a character appear 1. When you start the application, the character list will be displayed, so please select the model you want to display. *Initially, Alicia Solid is the only character. You will learn how to add other models later. 2. Press the Menu icon to delete the Character List window. (Press again to redisplay) 3. Please look at the pictures you prepared in advance through phone camera. 4. When the "character selection" and "Fit image to camera" conditions are met, the characters automatically appear and sit at the table. We're all set. ** After the character appeared - Press the camera icon to take a picture. Take a picture from any position you like. The shot images are saved in the Gallery. - Press cloth icon to hide (or show) marker image. Hide mode is helpful when you want to put objects on the real maker and take pictures. - Press character icon, and she/he appears again. - You can load the other model to change to her/him. *How to Add VRM Models * Cautions * Read and use VRM files in accordance with the terms of use of each VRM file. Click the “Import VRM Files” button and select the model files you want to import. Such files must have the .vrm extension. The previous method used in versions 2.9.0 and earlier — manually placing files directly under the “VDateNow” folder (subfolders allowed) — is still supported. [Privacy Policy] *This application uses the camera of the terminal for AR display. *This app accesses your photo library to save photos [About Default Models] *This application uses the following VRM files as default characters. DWANGO Co., Ltd. "ニコニ立体ちゃん" http://3d.nicovideo.jp/alicia/

Screenshots

Camereal4 screens
VDateNow3 screens

Verdict

The call

Camereal and VDateNow both sit at 3.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 44% of Camereal's written reviews are positive against 0% of VDateNow's. Camereal also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). VDateNow's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Camereal sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. VDateNow asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.1 for Camereal against 3.0 for VDateNow. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 5 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Camereal's written reviews are positive against 0% of VDateNow's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camereal ships an update every 5 days, VDateNow every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Camereal versus VDateNow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamerealVDateNow
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (9 ratings) — better3.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB182 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnlyptYoshihiro Ito

Customer experience

Camereal

All ratings9 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative44.4%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative44.4%

VDateNow

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Camereal

One-time2
  • Load models on the web$1.99
  • Hide ads$2.99
None

VDateNow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Camereal free?
Camereal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VDateNow free?
VDateNow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Camereal or VDateNow?
Camereal is rated higher. Camereal averages 3.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while VDateNow averages 3.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Camereal or VDateNow have ads?
Camereal shows ads; VDateNow does not.
Which is updated more often, Camereal or VDateNow?
Camereal ships an update every 5 days, and VDateNow every 2 months. Most recently, Camereal was updated on November 7, 2026 and VDateNow on November 3, 2026.

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