# SHOWSTAGE vs Charmii（チャーミー）

The clearest difference is rating: Charmii（チャーミー） at 3.9 against SHOWSTAGE's 3.0. Charmii（チャーミー） also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). SHOWSTAGE's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SHOWSTAGE sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Charmii（チャーミー） asks for nothing beyond the download.

Charmii（チャーミー） holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of SHOWSTAGE's written reviews are positive against 0% of Charmii（チャーミー）'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SHOWSTAGE ships an update every 2 weeks, Charmii（チャーミー） every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SHOWSTAGE | Charmii（チャーミー） |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showstage-ar/id1481536391/reviews) | **[3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charmii/id6466741003/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 225 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHOWROOM INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072271904) | [Hideki Fushiki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476660356) |

## 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 |


### Charmii（チャーミー）

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charmii/id6466741003)

Easily add various effects and animate characters to your dance videos. Apply real-time effects, sync 3D characters to your movements, and customize backgrounds and music. Save and share your creations on social media.

**Highlights:** Real-time dance effect synthesis, 3D character animation synced to movement, VRoid Hub character integration, Video import and live camera effects, Customizable backgrounds and music, Direct social media sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SHOWSTAGE free?

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

### Is Charmii（チャーミー） free?

Charmii（チャーミー） is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SHOWSTAGE or Charmii（チャーミー）?

Charmii（チャーミー） is rated higher. SHOWSTAGE averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Charmii（チャーミー） averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do SHOWSTAGE or Charmii（チャーミー） have ads?

Neither SHOWSTAGE nor Charmii（チャーミー） shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SHOWSTAGE or Charmii（チャーミー）?

SHOWSTAGE ships an update every 2 weeks, and Charmii（チャーミー） every 6 days. Most recently, SHOWSTAGE was updated on September 19, 2026 and Charmii（チャーミー） on October 24, 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.*