Comparison

MultiEventRecorder2 vs ARCharaNavi

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

Head to head
About

MultiEventRecorder2

This app functions as a vehicle event data recorder, capturing driving information like speed, location, and acceleration. It offers automatic recording before and after shocks and includes a HUD mode for displaying driving data fullscreen.

Highlights
  • Automatic shock recording
  • HUD mode with driving data
  • Speed meter and map display
  • G-acceleration sensor
  • Export video and data
  • Adjustable video quality
Features
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【 New HUD mode!】 Add the HUD mode(Like a Head-up display) which shows driving information on fullscreen. There is big speed meter on Center, date/time ,Battery Information , Driving Distance, Driving Time and Temprature. You can use like HUD by keeping visible position of your device. (This function supports iPhone5 or later) (You cannot use reflection to your vehicle front glass for this function.This is not real HUD. It is overlay driving information screen on Recording Screen.) (Recording function is enable during using HUD mode) (Temprature information from "OpenWeatherMap".Temprature information will be subject to change without notice) +++++ MultiDriveRecorder2 is an Event Data Recorder that show various informations such as the speed meter, map, acceleration sensor, and twitter timeline. + 4th-ranked in Navi category in Appstore. MultiDriveRecorder, that is old version of MultiDriveRecorder2, ranked 4th in Navi category. MultiDriveRecorder2 has been re-designed in consideration of the ease of use. + Automatic Records before and after the Shock. This App can sense the shock during the drive by using the acceleration sensor of iPhone. And that record one minute before and after the shock. + Get Clearness Playbacks. This App use the high-performance camera of iPhone. So you can get the clearness playback. + Shows Various informations. Map, Speed Meter, Acceleration Sensor, and TwitterTimeline are shown on the recording screen. They will support your drive. + Rotate the screen Portrait and Landscape. This App can rotates screen portrait and landscape. So you will change the position of the dock connector, and easier to use iPhone in the car. + Optimal size for each devices. This App optimizes each of the screen sizes that iPhone4s,5,5s,6,6+. [ Function List ] +++ Basic Function - Manual Recording - Automatic Recording by sensing the shock - Can select Video Quality and Orientation Portrait :480x640,720x1280,1080x1920 Landscape:640x280,1280x720,1920x1080 - Frame rate:30fps - Manual Focus - Recording audio - Take pictures - Play video - Export video to PC,Cameraroll,Dropbox +++ Drive Support Information - Map - SpeedMeter - Music Player - Twitter Timeline - G-Acceleration Sensor - My Data - Export Record Information in CSV [ Video Size ] Video Quality : Video Size that recording by the hour. 640x480 : About 1.5GB 1280x720 : About 4.5GB 1920x1080 : About 7.5GB [ Compatible models ] iPhone4S / iPhone5,5S / iPhone6,6+ iOS7.1 later [ Notes on use ] - The device becomes hot because this is exposed to direct sunlight. Please be careful to temperature of the device. - This app consumes considerable power, particularly for obtaining location information, so connection with a charge cable is recommended during use. - When a call or mail received, recording is stopped and saved automatically. - The display of the map requires a connection to the network. - For devices not equipped with GPS, there is a possibility that tracking coordinate and speed meter does not work. - This app stops recording automatically when free space of Disk is 1GB and less. - Recording performance may be impaired in some environments or conditions. - You are responsible for your own road safety when using this device while driving. Our company does not assume responsibility for accidents caused by its operation while driving. [ Support Site ] http://mdr2.kyowa-group.org:8088/english/

About

ARCharaNavi

Navigate your surroundings with a virtual character guiding your way. Take photos with your chosen character and customize their poses and expressions. Record your walking distance and share your adventures privately.

Highlights
  • AR Walking Navigation
  • Character Photo Snaps
  • Customizable Poses & Expressions
  • Route Map Display
  • Load Custom VRM Characters
  • Walking Distance Record
  • Privacy Protection for Sharing
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ARCharaNavi is a route navigation app by your favorite character. All you have to do is to tell where you want to go(station, store or any other landmarks) and just follow the character. If you find a nice spot along the way, you can ask the character to pose for a photo or take a snapshot. You can change the character by sending VRM file to you iPhone and select it on the app. Enjoy the way to destination like a date! CAUTION: When using the app, please be sure to check the safety of your surroundings and follow the actual road conditions, road signs, traffic conditions, and other rules and regulations. How to use - Launch the application and allow using location services. - Point the camera at a building, street, etc. Make sure that the Accuracy displayed at the bottom of the screen is within about 5 meters. - Tap the character, enter the location you want to go and press the "Go" button. All you have to do is follow him or her. Main features - AR Walking navigation: Simply follow behind the character. - Snapshots: Take pictures of the character with real-life scenery, just like a camera app. - Pose and expression change: 30 different poses, 5 expression presets, and 10 expression parts can be combined - Route map display: Show the route the character will take on a map - Change character: Load VRM file and use your favorite character - Walking distance record: Records the total distance you have walked together - Privacy protection: You can hide the destination to share screenshot or screen recording video safely. Tap the top of the screen to toggle the display while navigating.

Screenshots

MultiEventRecorder24 screens
ARCharaNavi4 screens

Verdict

The call

MultiEventRecorder2 and ARCharaNavi both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of ARCharaNavi's written reviews are positive against 41% of MultiEventRecorder2's. ARCharaNavi also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and price ($1.99 vs $5.99). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence 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

MultiEventRecorder2 costs $5.99 and ARCharaNavi $1.99 up front. MultiEventRecorder2 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. ARCharaNavi asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for MultiEventRecorder2 against 4.0 for ARCharaNavi. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of MultiEventRecorder2's written reviews are positive against 100% of ARCharaNavi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MultiEventRecorder2 ships an update every 5 weeks, ARCharaNavi monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MultiEventRecorder2 versus ARCharaNavi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMultiEventRecorder2ARCharaNavi
Price$5.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews41.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB144 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperKYOWA Engineering Laboratory, IncYuji Ueki

Customer experience

MultiEventRecorder2

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive41.2%
Neutral17.6%
Negative41.2%

ARCharaNavi

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MultiEventRecorder2

One-time3
  • G Senser Unit$1.99
  • Speed Meter$1.99
  • HUD Mode$4.99
None

ARCharaNavi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MultiEventRecorder2 free?
MultiEventRecorder2 costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is ARCharaNavi free?
ARCharaNavi costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MultiEventRecorder2 or ARCharaNavi?
MultiEventRecorder2 and ARCharaNavi are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do MultiEventRecorder2 or ARCharaNavi have ads?
Neither MultiEventRecorder2 nor ARCharaNavi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MultiEventRecorder2 or ARCharaNavi?
MultiEventRecorder2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and ARCharaNavi monthly. Most recently, MultiEventRecorder2 was updated on November 1, 2026 and ARCharaNavi on October 30, 2026.

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