VDateNow vs SHOWSTAGE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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/
SHOWSTAGE
Experience live virtual performances from your favorite artists in augmented reality. Interact with performers through comments and gifts, transforming any space into a personal concert venue. Enjoy real-time shows with interactive camera controls.
- Real-time AR live performances
- Interactive camera zoom and movement
- Comment and gifting features
- AR live streaming in any location
- Support for artists via gifts
- Easy account registration with Apple
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「SHOWSTAGE」はバーチャルなライブを提供するサービスです。 ライブへの参加やギフティングを通じて出演者を応援し、ライブを盛り上げましょう! AR対応端末を使うことで、あなたの部屋、出先のカフェなどがライブ会場になります! ======================= 【アーティストによるリアルタイムARライブ】 ・自分の好きな場所で、リアルタイムARライブを楽しもう! ・カメラズームもカメラ移動も出来るので、お好みの席からライブを楽しめます! 【コメントやギフトでライブを盛り上げよう!】 ・Appleアカウントでかんたんにアカウント登録できます ・ライブ中、コメントやギフティングを送ってアーティストを応援できます! ※ライブへの参加及びギフトは有料となります ======================= 公式サイト https://www.showstage.live/ 公式Twitterアカウント https://twitter.com/SHOWROOM_xRLab ======================= [最低動作環境] iOS12以降 iPhone7/7Plus iPod Touch第7世代(2019) iPad mini 5(2019)以降 iPad(2018以降) [推奨動作環境] iOS13以降 iPhone X/8/8 Plus以降 iPadPro(2017以降)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VDateNow at none against SHOWSTAGE's 7. SHOWSTAGE's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). 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
Both are free to download. SHOWSTAGE sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. VDateNow asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for VDateNow against 3.0 for SHOWSTAGE. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of VDateNow's written reviews are positive against 33% of SHOWSTAGE's.
VDateNow ships an update every 2 months, SHOWSTAGE every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VDateNow | SHOWSTAGE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (5 ratings) | 3.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 182 MB | 225 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Yoshihiro Ito | SHOWROOM INC. |
Customer experience
VDateNow
SHOWSTAGE
In-app purchases
VDateNow
No in-app purchases
SHOWSTAGE
- 146 SHOWSTAGEポイント$0.99
- 291 SHOWSTAGEポイント$1.99
- 728 SHOWSTAGEポイント$4.99
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- 1364 SHOWSTAGEポイント$9.99
- 2637 SHOWSTAGEポイント$17.99
- 6546 SHOWSTAGEポイント$44.99
- 13455 SHOWSTAGEポイント$99.99









