# APS Sidekick — Avatar Facecap Streamer Tool

> ARKit facial capture streamer for VR MocapFusion and avatar animation. (iPhone/iPad app by Grant Olsen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aps-sidekick/id1536328156 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Grant Olsen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536328158)
- Category: Graphics & Design, Photo & Video
- Price: $16.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-03-03
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aps-sidekick/id1536328156/reviews.md

## What is APS Sidekick?

The iOS Sidekick allows artists and animators to add ARKit facial capture to VR avatars when playing VR MocapFusion.

The Sidekick app streams facial expression blendshapes data to VR MocapFusion for adding real time facecapture to avatars. With SteamVR full body tracking it is possible to record full body avatar motion capture with face capture and can be exported to Blender. Or use the face capture when live streaming. With several plugins available for live streaming using Unreal Engine, Unity or Blender.

This app requires running VR MocapFusion on a PC to receive the motion capture data and can be downloaded from Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1540000/Mocap_Fusion__VR/

## Key features

- ARKit facial capture for VR avatars
- Real-time blendshape data streaming
- VR MocapFusion integration
- Full body motion capture export
- Live streaming support
- Unreal Engine, Unity, Blender plugins

## Chart rankings

- #176 in Top Paid · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aps-sidekick/id1536328156/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Works Well!

*2026-08-10*

After setting up the blender plugin, the app connected no problem! Works like a charm too. It uses local networking, so make sure to allow permissions for whatever port you use to connect with.

## Frequently asked questions about APS Sidekick

### What is APS Sidekick used for?

APS Sidekick enables artists and animators to stream ARKit facial capture data to VR MocapFusion. This allows for real-time face capture to be added to VR avatars for motion capture or live streaming.

### Does APS Sidekick work on its own?

No, APS Sidekick requires VR MocapFusion to be running on a PC to receive the motion capture data. VR MocapFusion can be downloaded from Steam.

### What devices does APS Sidekick support?

APS Sidekick is supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

### How much does APS Sidekick cost?

APS Sidekick is a paid application priced at $16.99.

### When was APS Sidekick last updated?

The latest version of APS Sidekick, 5.8.7, was last updated on March 3, 2023.

### What is the age rating for APS Sidekick?

APS Sidekick has an age rating of 4+.

### Can APS Sidekick be used for live streaming?

Yes, APS Sidekick can be used for live streaming. It offers plugins for live streaming with Unreal Engine, Unity, or Blender.

### Does APS Sidekick have ads?

APS Sidekick does not contain advertisements.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 10.9.9 — 2026-08-17

Updated region settings to fix missing "dot" key in address entry field.

### 10.9.2 — 2026-08-07

Updated to the latest xcode 26 to support recent ios versions, and simplified UI.

### 5.8.7 — 2023-03-03

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-02.*