# VDateNow vs Sumomo

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.

Both are free to download. Sumomo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. VDateNow asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | VDateNow | Sumomo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vdatenow/id1472942418/reviews)** | [2.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sumomo-vtuber-camera/id6742114220/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **12.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 182 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yoshihiro Ito](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472942417) | [AppMadang](https://appshunter.io/developer/431886186) |

## 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


### Sumomo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sumomo-vtuber-camera/id6742114220)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Quality | $3.99 | one-time |


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