Comparison

VDateNow vs Grofig

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

Head to head
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/

About

Grofig

Create animated stickers and videos of yourself and friends. Use a neural network to isolate characters and a professional editor to add animations, text, and backgrounds. Share your creations on social networks and messengers.

Highlights
  • Animate yourself and friends
  • Create animated stickers
  • Neural network background removal
  • Professional sticker editor
  • 100+ animations
  • Add text and stickers
  • Share on social media
Features
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Grofig is an application with which you can animate yourself and your friends. You can make animated stickers with your character and share them on social networks or messengers. Opportunities To create a video, you need to stand in the "T" position, and then take a photo. The user needs to connect the legs and stretch both arms out to the sides. After creating a photo, the neural network will automatically remove all unnecessary objects from it, leaving only a person. During the processing of the snapshot, no action is required from the user. Once the character is created, you can start creating animated stickers using a professional editor. Editor features: • 100+ animations; • Adding stickers; • Adding text and animations to it; • Ability to add many characters; • Ability to change the background. Users can share their work with friends in any convenient way. The content can be published on social networks. Features: • the application allows you to create a virtual version of yourself; • it is possible to control the character through animations; • the application has a sticker editor; • ready-made stickers can be shared with friends. Please see the Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy: https://github.com/Reamlab/PrivacyPolicy/blob/master/terms_of_use_grofig_en.txt https://github.com/Reamlab/PrivacyPolicy/blob/master/PrivacyPolicy_en_grofig.txt

Screenshots

VDateNow3 screens
Grofig4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Grofig at 5.0 against VDateNow's 3.0. Grofig also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). VDateNow's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Grofig sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. VDateNow asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Grofig holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VDateNow ships an update every 2 months, Grofig every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
VDateNow versus Grofig: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVDateNowGrofig
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size182 MB125 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYoshihiro ItoIlya Razuvaev

Customer experience

VDateNow

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

Grofig

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

VDateNow

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Grofig

Subscriptions3
  • WeeklyGrofigPro3 Days trial$2.497 Days
  • MonthlyGrofigPro3 Days trial$4.491 Month
  • YearlyGrofigPro3 Days trial$26.491 Year

Questions

Is VDateNow free?
VDateNow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Grofig free?
Grofig is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VDateNow or Grofig?
Grofig is rated higher. VDateNow averages 3.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Grofig averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do VDateNow or Grofig have ads?
Neither VDateNow nor Grofig shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VDateNow or Grofig?
VDateNow ships an update every 2 months, and Grofig every 10 days. Most recently, VDateNow was updated on October 26, 2026 and Grofig on October 21, 2026.

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