VDateNow vs DanceXR
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/
DanceXR
Animate character models with ease using this versatile tool. It supports various file formats and automatically adjusts models for seamless animation, offering extensive customization options for visuals and motion.
- Animate PMX, XNALara/XPS, VMD, and BVH models
- Automatic model adjustment for animation
- User-friendly animation tool
- Customizable motion playback
- Material and visual refinement settings
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Immerse yourself in the world of DanceXR, an unparalleled character model viewer and motion player designed to bring your favorite characters to life with ease. DanceXR enables you to animate models in PMX, XNALara/XPS, VMD, and BVH formats with unmatched versatility. It is the market's most user-friendly character animation tool, allowing you to animate any model, anywhere, effortlessly. Forget the limitations of T-pose or A-pose, the absence of certain bones, or improper scaling. DanceXR's intelligent system automatically adjusts everything for you, ensuring seamless integration and animation. But DanceXR offers more than just motion playback. Its comprehensive suite of built-in tools and sophisticated settings menus allows you to customize and refine every aspect of your experience. Whether you're tweaking motion playback or adjusting materials for the perfect visual presentation, the possibilities are limitless.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: DanceXR at 53% against VDateNow's 0%. DanceXR also leads on ratings volume (15 vs 4). VDateNow's advantage is rating (3.5 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. DanceXR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VDateNow asks for nothing beyond the download.
VDateNow holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 15 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of VDateNow's written reviews are positive against 53% of DanceXR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
VDateNow ships an update every 2 months, DanceXR every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VDateNow | DanceXR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (4 ratings) — better | 3.0 (15 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 53.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 15 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 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 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 182 MB | 271 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yoshihiro Ito | Xuan Li |
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