# Face Anim — 3D Facial Animation!

> Animate 3D characters using facial tracking and voice input. (iPhone/iPad app by Catalin Stan.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/face-anim/id1452119972 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Catalin Stan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1217219760)
- Category: Photo & Video, Games, Family, Simulation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 212 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-02-15
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/face-anim/id1452119972/reviews.md

## What is Face Anim?

Face Anim showcases the use of Apple's facial tracking technology, included in TrueDepth API.
It detects when you speak and it animates the active character with your voice by applying an sound effect.

This project shows different 3D characters who will mimic your facial movements on your phone.

All characters are manually sculpted by the developer.

With Microphone permission, when the app is active (it has no background activity and it does not record anything in the background), the recording will automatically start or stop by itself in case the noise level is above or below a specific threshold that can be changed by the user.

Camera permission is required in order to capture facial expressions.

The app only works on devices that have the TrueDepth camera through ARKIT SDK.

*** Changing the 3D Character
By pressing the lower left button of the screen, a list of characters is shown. By pressing any of the previewed characters, it will replace the active mesh.
The last icon representing the wire frame face shows the mesh used by the ARKit SDK to track your face. 
Tip: This debug mesh is highly performant and has the lowest impact on device thermals. 

Each character has its own sound effect and facial effects.

*** Settings
The Settings window, accessed by touching the lower left button of the screen and then the gear icon when using the app, provides access to various modes and settings used by the app.

These include:
  - Microphone noise threshold
  - Loading the default settings of the app
  - Resetting the microphone recording
  - Show Debug Values
  - Viewing the application and game engine log
  - Help and About (this screen) 

*** Microphone noise threshold
In order to calibrate the microphone recording threshold with the environment, it is possible to increase or decrease its value. It basically represents the noise level at which the recording should start.
In a noisy environment, it should be increased. In a silent environment, it should be decreased.
The default value is set to a medium ambient environment. Please feel free to change it. Its value will be remembered upon app restart.
It is possible to manipulate the recording functionality by pressing the state Icon on the lower right side of the screen, meaning:

yellow circle: Will start recording the voice including the facial movement
red circle: Will stop the recording and start the  playback
playback: Will stop the playback and rerun the recording cycle

*** Show Debug Values
Debug Values is a special UI overlay that shows the data being sent in from ARKit SDK. This can be used to verify calibration or to read specific values for error tracking. 

The data shown represents the current frame value of each of the 51 blend shapes being sent in from ARKit.

## Key features

- 3D facial animation
- Voice-driven character animation
- Customizable 3D characters
- Adjustable microphone noise threshold
- Facial expression capture
- ARKit integration

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/face-anim/id1452119972/reviews.md

### 4/5 — tech is good but models aren’t.

*2020-02-28, version 1.41*

the actual detection is on point... but the models are horrifying. i could scare my friends with this thing. a dog with human skin and a nose? a deformed horse? a... gremlin?? the only thing that works good is the tech-y looking one, useful for developers trying to understand what truedepth can detect.

### 1/5 — No use?!...

*2019-03-17*

I wanted to see what it would to or if it could animate faces... but you literally can't do ANYTHING!

Edit: I use iPhone 7 plus.

**Developer response:** Thank you. The app supports devices having truedepth camera. Only IPhone X and newer have it. Sorry for that

## Frequently asked questions about Face Anim

### What devices does Face Anim work on?

Face Anim requires devices with a TrueDepth camera, compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod. This technology is part of the ARKit SDK.

### How does Face Anim use my microphone?

Face Anim uses microphone permission to detect your voice and animate characters. Recording starts and stops automatically based on ambient noise levels, which you can adjust in the settings.

### Can I change the 3D characters in Face Anim?

Yes, you can switch between different manually sculpted 3D characters by pressing the lower left button on the screen and selecting a new character from the preview list.

### What is the microphone noise threshold setting?

The microphone noise threshold allows you to calibrate when recording starts based on ambient noise. Increase it in noisy environments and decrease it in quiet ones. This setting is remembered between app restarts.

### Does Face Anim have ads?

No, Face Anim does not contain advertisements. It is a free application that focuses on providing its animation features without interruptions.

### How often is Face Anim updated?

Face Anim was last updated on March 7, 2019, with version 1.41. The release date was February 15, 2019.

### What is the age rating for Face Anim?

Face Anim has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in creative applications.

### What does the wireframe face icon show?

The wireframe face icon represents the mesh used by the ARKit SDK to track your face. It is highly performant and has minimal impact on device thermals.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.41 — 2019-03-07

Minor fixes

### 1.4 — 2019-03-05

- Support for attached objects, like hats and mustaches
- New animated car
- Textured characters

### 1.33 — 2019-02-20

- Smoother animations
- Faster audio recording

### 1.0 — 2019-02-14

No release notes.

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