Comparison

VDateNow vs Sumomo

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

Sumomo

This app allows users to capture photos and videos using VRM character models. It supports VRMA animations, enabling dynamic content creation for VTubers. Only VRM 0.x versions are currently compatible.

Highlights
  • Load VRM character models
  • Capture photos and videos
  • Support for VRMA animations
  • VRM 0.x version compatibility
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A VTuber camera app. Load VRM character modeling files to take photos and videos! VRMA animations are also supported! [Note] Only VRM 0.x versions are supported.

Screenshots

VDateNow3 screens
Sumomo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VDateNow at 3.5 against Sumomo's 2.4. VDateNow also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Sumomo's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (13% vs 0%). On price, ratings volume 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. Sumomo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. VDateNow asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VDateNow holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 8 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of VDateNow's written reviews are positive against 13% of Sumomo's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VDateNow ships an update every 2 months, Sumomo every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
VDateNow versus Sumomo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVDateNowSumomo
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (4 ratings) — better2.4 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews12.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings48 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size182 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYoshihiro ItoAppMadang

Customer experience

VDateNow

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

Sumomo

All ratings8 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.5%

In-app purchases

None

VDateNow

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Sumomo

One-time2
  • No Ads$2.99
  • Premium Quality$3.99

Questions

Is VDateNow free?
VDateNow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sumomo free?
Sumomo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VDateNow or Sumomo?
VDateNow is rated higher. VDateNow averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Sumomo averages 2.4 from 8 ratings.
Do VDateNow or Sumomo have ads?
Sumomo shows ads; VDateNow does not.
Which is updated more often, VDateNow or Sumomo?
VDateNow ships an update every 2 months, and Sumomo every 6 days. Most recently, VDateNow was updated on June 1, 2026 and Sumomo on September 4, 2026.

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