# SHOWSTAGE vs ARCharacterRecorder

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ARCharacterRecorder at none against SHOWSTAGE's 7. ARCharacterRecorder also leads on rating (3.4 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (50% vs 33%). SHOWSTAGE's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SHOWSTAGE sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. ARCharacterRecorder asks for nothing beyond the download.

ARCharacterRecorder holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of SHOWSTAGE's written reviews are positive against 50% of ARCharacterRecorder's.

SHOWSTAGE ships an update every 2 weeks, ARCharacterRecorder every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SHOWSTAGE | ARCharacterRecorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showstage-ar/id1481536391/reviews) | **[3.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archaracterrecorder/id1537397281/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 225 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHOWROOM INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072271904) | [AOKI JUMMA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537397283) |

## What reviewers say

### SHOWSTAGE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showstage-ar/id1481536391)

Experience live virtual performances from your favorite artists in augmented reality. Interact with performers through comments and gifts, transforming any space into a personal concert venue. Enjoy real-time shows with interactive camera controls.

**Highlights:** Real-time AR live performances, Interactive camera zoom and movement, Comment and gifting features, AR live streaming in any location, Support for artists via gifts, Easy account registration with Apple

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 146 SHOWSTAGEポイント | $0.99 | one-time |
| 291 SHOWSTAGEポイント | $1.99 | one-time |
| 728 SHOWSTAGEポイント | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1364 SHOWSTAGEポイント | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2637 SHOWSTAGEポイント | $17.99 | one-time |
| 6546 SHOWSTAGEポイント | $44.99 | one-time |
| 13455 SHOWSTAGEポイント | $99.99 | one-time |


### ARCharacterRecorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archaracterrecorder/id1537397281)

An app that maps your head movements and facial expressions onto a 3D avatar in VRM format. It supports AR synthesis with real backgrounds and allows for screenshots and video recording with microphone input. Models can be loaded from local storage or Vroid Hub.

**Highlights:** Facial expression and head movement tracking, VRM 3D avatar integration, AR synthesis with real backgrounds, Screenshot and video recording, Microphone input for recording, Local and Vroid Hub model support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SHOWSTAGE free?

SHOWSTAGE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ARCharacterRecorder free?

ARCharacterRecorder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SHOWSTAGE or ARCharacterRecorder?

ARCharacterRecorder is rated higher. SHOWSTAGE averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while ARCharacterRecorder averages 3.4 from 8 ratings.

### Do SHOWSTAGE or ARCharacterRecorder have ads?

Neither SHOWSTAGE nor ARCharacterRecorder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SHOWSTAGE or ARCharacterRecorder?

SHOWSTAGE ships an update every 2 weeks, and ARCharacterRecorder every 3 months. Most recently, SHOWSTAGE was updated on August 13, 2026 and ARCharacterRecorder on June 5, 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.*