VDateNow vs Charmii（チャーミー）
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/
Charmii（チャーミー）
Easily add various effects and animate characters to your dance videos. Apply real-time effects, sync 3D characters to your movements, and customize backgrounds and music. Save and share your creations on social media.
- Real-time dance effect synthesis
- 3D character animation synced to movement
- VRoid Hub character integration
- Video import and live camera effects
- Customizable backgrounds and music
- Direct social media sharing
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【Charmii（チャーミー）について】 Charmii（チャーミー）を使えば、簡単にあなたのダンス動画にさまざまなエフェクトをつけたり、キャラクターを踊らせることができます。 カメラを起動しリアルタイムでエフェクトをつけることも可能です。 面白い動画、可愛い動画、かっこいい動画など色々な動画を作れます。 エフェクトをつけた動画はカメラロールに保存したりSNSにシェアできます。 Charmii（チャーミー）の機能 【エフェクト】 あなたの手足の動きに合わせたエフェクトを合成できます。 - 2024辰年新年フィルター配信中！ - 可愛いハートエフェクト、ビリビリ電撃エフェクト、炎エフェクトなど 今後も随時エフェクト追加予定！ 【3Dキャラクター】 あなたの動きに合わせて、キャラクターが動きます。VRoid Hub連携機能により3DキャラクターはVRoid Hubのキャラクターを使用することができます。 【動画読み込み・カメラ切り替え】 カメラロールの動画を入力画像にしたり、カメラを起動してリアルタイムにエフェクトをつけることができます。 【背景を変更】 キャラクターを表示しているとき、元の動画を見せたくない時はプリセットの中から背景を変更することができます。 【音楽】 プリセットの中から好きな音楽を動画に乗せることができます。 【録画・保存・シェア】 エフェクトを決めた後、動画録画することができます。録画した動画はカメラロールに保存したりSNS（TikTok・Instagram・YouTube・LINE・X（旧Twitter）など）にシェアできます。 SNSであなたの魅力的なダンス動画を「#Charmiiダンス」のハッシュタグで投稿して拡散してみてください！ ================================= VRoid Hub公認アプリ https://hub.vroid.com/apps/7gFyPOxFjXgP-PizQuZ2dMr05szEycXdInf-1MUnMFY ご不明な点や不具合の報告などありましたらこちらのアカウントまでご連絡ください。 Charmii Twitterアカウント https://twitter.com/Charmii_App
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Charmii（チャーミー） at 4.0 against VDateNow's 3.5. Charmii（チャーミー） also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Charmii（チャーミー） holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.
VDateNow ships an update every 2 months, Charmii（チャーミー） every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VDateNow | Charmii（チャーミー） |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (4 ratings) | 4.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 182 MB | 150 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yoshihiro Ito | Hideki Fushiki |
Customer experience
VDateNow
Charmii（チャーミー）
In-app purchases
VDateNow
No in-app purchases
Charmii（チャーミー）
No in-app purchases
