Comparison

ARCharacterRecorder vs OshaberiAI

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ARCharacterRecorder

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
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ARCharacterRecorder is an application that recognizes your head movements and facial expressions and applying them to a 3D avatar in VRM model format, as well as performing AR synthesis with real-life backgrounds. This software can use models in local storages & Vroid Hub & more. It also allows you to take screenshots and record video using a microphone. Please feel free to use it on social networking sites or post it on video sharing sites. To use this app, you need to have ios device with FaceID or with A12 Bionic or higher chip. It also requires IOS 15 or higher. For instructions on how to use this app, please visit the support URL in the App store or the explanation link in the App store.

About

OshaberiAI

Create and chat with personalized AI virtual agents. Customize their appearance, voice, and personality using AI prompts and 3D models. Engage in dynamic conversations, get assistance, or simply enjoy companionship.

Highlights
  • AI prompt-based character creation
  • Customizable 3D VRM models
  • VOICEVOX voice integration
  • Dynamic facial expression adjustment
  • Personalized personality and speaking styles
  • Assistance with tasks and research
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A Virtual Agent App: a perfect fusion of character creation by AI prompt engineering, customizable 3D VRM models, and your favorite voices by VOICEVOX. Not only can this virtual agent engage in conversation with you, but it can also dynamically adjust its facial expressions to match the tone and content of your discussion. By creatively tweaking the prompts, you can tailor your virtual agent to exhibit various personalities and speaking styles. It can even join you in games, assist with research, or lend a helping hand in your tasks. Combine 3D models and voices to nurture and cultivate your very own ideal virtual agent, created just for you! ※Please refer to the usage terms and conditions for each character recorded in VOICEVOX when using audio-accompanied captured videos of this app. https://voicevox.hiroshiba.jp ●How to Use● - Launch the app and either say "こんにちは" (Hello) or tap on the character. - When the character asks "どうしたの?" (What's up?) and "Listening..." appears in the message box, feel free to talk about anything you like. - The character will respond and chat with you based on what you said. - You can enjoy a trial of up to 5 turns. If you like it, we would be delighted if you purchased the chat pack for extended conversations. ●Settings● - Open the settings screen by tapping the button at the top right corner of the screen. - You can configure various settings such as the prompt for AI, wake words to initiate conversation (multiple entries allowed, separated by commas), and response phrases. - To change the character's 3D model, copy the VRM file to your iPhone, then select that VRM file by tapping the "VRM..." button. To apply the changes, restart the app. - By adjusting the camera's height and distance, you can display the character's full body or accommodate taller/shorter 3D models. ●End User License Agreement● This app requires monthly subscription to remove the limitation for using this app. Please confirm the EULA (End User License Agreement) before purchasing. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ARCharacterRecorder4 screens
OshaberiAI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ARCharacterRecorder at none against OshaberiAI's 1. OshaberiAI's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (67% vs 50%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. OshaberiAI sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. ARCharacterRecorder asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.4 for ARCharacterRecorder against 3.3 for OshaberiAI. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of ARCharacterRecorder's written reviews are positive against 67% of OshaberiAI's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ARCharacterRecorder ships an update every 3 months, OshaberiAI every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ARCharacterRecorder versus OshaberiAI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterARCharacterRecorderOshaberiAI
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (8 ratings) — better3.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.111.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB152 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAOKI JUMMAYuji Ueki

Customer experience

ARCharacterRecorder

All ratings8 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral30.0%
Negative20.0%

OshaberiAI

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

ARCharacterRecorder

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

OshaberiAI

Subscriptions1
  • Chat Pack 1 month$1.991 Month

Questions

Is ARCharacterRecorder free?
ARCharacterRecorder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OshaberiAI free?
OshaberiAI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ARCharacterRecorder or OshaberiAI?
ARCharacterRecorder is rated higher. ARCharacterRecorder averages 3.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while OshaberiAI averages 3.3 from 4 ratings.
Do ARCharacterRecorder or OshaberiAI have ads?
Neither ARCharacterRecorder nor OshaberiAI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ARCharacterRecorder or OshaberiAI?
ARCharacterRecorder ships an update every 3 months, and OshaberiAI every 10 days. Most recently, ARCharacterRecorder was updated on November 3, 2026 and OshaberiAI on November 3, 2026.

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