Comparison

VDateNow vs AriEnC

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

AriEnC

Features
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端末内の画像をARマーカーにして気軽にAR体験ができるアプリです。 1. ボタン「マーカー画像を選択」をタップして、「カメラで撮影」するか「フォトライブラリから選択」する。 2. ボタン「表示画像を選択」をタップして、「カメラで撮影」するか「フォトライブラリから選択」する。 3. 上記1の画像の上に、上記2の画像がAR表示される。

Screenshots

VDateNow3 screens
AriEnC2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AriEnC at every 2 weeks against VDateNow's every 2 months. VDateNow's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VDateNow ships an update every 2 months, AriEnC every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and August 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
VDateNow versus AriEnC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVDateNowAriEnC
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.2
Further details — not scored
Size182 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYoshihiro ItoKuniaki Fujimoto

In-app purchases

None

VDateNow

No in-app purchases

None

AriEnC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VDateNow free?
VDateNow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AriEnC free?
AriEnC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VDateNow or AriEnC have ads?
Neither VDateNow nor AriEnC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VDateNow or AriEnC?
VDateNow ships an update every 2 months, and AriEnC every 2 weeks. Most recently, VDateNow was updated on June 1, 2026 and AriEnC on August 11, 2026.

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