# Magic Poser vs Live Link Face

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Live Link Face at none against Magic Poser's 10. Live Link Face also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 32%). Magic Poser's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 114) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Poser sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Live Link Face asks for nothing beyond the download.

Magic Poser holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Poser has 13K ratings behind it against 114, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of Magic Poser's written reviews are positive against 48% of Live Link Face's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Magic Poser ships an update fortnightly, Live Link Face every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Poser | Live Link Face |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-poser-art-pose-tool/id1141755970/reviews)** | [3.6 (114 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-link-face/id1495370836/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 114 |
| Positive reviews | 32.4% of reviews | **48.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#173** | — |
| Size | 229 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wombat Studio, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1141755969) | [Unreal Engine](https://appshunter.io/developer/382856483) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Poser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-poser-art-pose-tool/id1141755970)

**Currently charting:** #173 Top Grossing · Graphics & Design, #196 Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

This app provides a 3D character posing tool for artists, allowing them to create custom scenes with realistic anatomy, lighting, and props. It offers intuitive drag-and-pose controls and extensive libraries for detailed artwork creation.

**Highlights:** Intuitive drag-and-pose controls, Realistic 3D character models, Advanced physics engine for posing, Customizable lighting effects, Extensive library of characters, poses, and props, Export in 2D (PNG) and 3D (OBJ) formats, Create unlimited characters and props in scenes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Master Version (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| Medieval weapons pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Old-style guns | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wombat Coin Pack  100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wombat Coin Pack  325 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Magic Poser Pro Version | $4.99 | one-time |
| Wombat Coin Pack  550 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Wombat Coin Pack  1200 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $9.99 | one-time |
| Wombat Coin Pack  2500 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for drawing references
- 👍 Good variety of models and props
- 👍 Smooth posing and manipulation
- 👍 Useful for writing and art projects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🔒 Lack of free female model
- 🐛 Buggy joint and camera controls
- 🐛 Difficulty selecting overlapping objects
- 🔋 Frustrating update that removed free features

**Reported bugs**

- Invisible models and hairstyles
- Unrealistic foot and joint movements
- Inability to access old saved scenes
- Frequent crashes and loading issues

**Requested features**

- More body type and weight options
- Ability to morph and customize models
- Addition of facial expressions and animations
- More diverse hair and accessory options
- Grouping and layering of objects


### Live Link Face

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-link-face/id1495370836)

Capture facial performances from your iPhone or iPad for use in Unreal Engine. Create high-fidelity facial animation for MetaHumans or drive characters in real-time. Supports raw video, depth data, and ARKit animation streaming.

**Highlights:** Facial performance capture, MetaHuman Animator integration, Real-time animation streaming, ARKit animation data output, Timecode synchronization, Remote control via OSC, Take management and sharing

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Poser free?

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

### Is Live Link Face free?

Live Link Face is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Magic Poser or Live Link Face?

Magic Poser is rated higher. Magic Poser averages 3.9 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Live Link Face averages 3.6 from 114 ratings.

### Do Magic Poser or Live Link Face have ads?

Neither Magic Poser nor Live Link Face shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Poser or Live Link Face?

Magic Poser ships an update fortnightly, and Live Link Face every 2 months. Most recently, Magic Poser was updated on November 3, 2026 and Live Link Face on November 3, 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.*