# VDateNow vs SHOWSTAGE

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | VDateNow | SHOWSTAGE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vdatenow/id1472942418/reviews) | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showstage-ar/id1481536391/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 182 MB | 225 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Yoshihiro Ito](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472942417) | [SHOWROOM INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072271904) |

## What reviewers say

### VDateNow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vdatenow/id1472942418)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### SHOWSTAGE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showstage-ar/id1481536391)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 146 SHOWSTAGEポイント | $0.99 | one-time |
| 291 SHOWSTAGEポイント | $1.99 | one-time |
| 728 SHOWSTAGEポイント | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1364 SHOWSTAGEポイント | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2637 SHOWSTAGEポイント | $17.99 | one-time |
| 6546 SHOWSTAGEポイント | $44.99 | one-time |
| 13455 SHOWSTAGEポイント | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VDateNow free?

VDateNow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SHOWSTAGE free?

SHOWSTAGE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, VDateNow or SHOWSTAGE?

VDateNow and SHOWSTAGE are both rated 3.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do VDateNow or SHOWSTAGE have ads?

Neither VDateNow nor SHOWSTAGE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VDateNow or SHOWSTAGE?

VDateNow ships an update every 2 months, and SHOWSTAGE every 2 weeks. Most recently, VDateNow was updated on October 26, 2026 and SHOWSTAGE on September 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*