# Pulsoid vs VTube Studio

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pulsoid at none against VTube Studio's 1. Pulsoid also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). VTube Studio's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 8) and review sentiment (60% vs 51%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VTube Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pulsoid asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pulsoid holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VTube Studio has 2.6K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Pulsoid's written reviews are positive against 60% of VTube Studio's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pulsoid ships an update fortnightly, VTube Studio every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pulsoid | VTube Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulsoid/id1194772720/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vtube-studio/id1511435444/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 51.4% of reviews | **59.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 452 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anna Pedchenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609775039) | [Vincent Diener](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511435443) |

## What reviewers say

### Pulsoid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulsoid/id1194772720)

This app connects to compatible heart rate monitors and Apple Watch to capture and transmit your heart rate data to a website. Manage your data and widgets through the online platform. Requires a compatible monitor and a Pulsoid account.

**Highlights:** Connects to heart rate monitors via BLE, Transmits data to Pulsoid website, Integrates with Apple Health, Manages widgets online, Supports Apple Watch

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### VTube Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vtube-studio/id1511435444)

Transform into a virtual YouTuber using your own Live2D models. Utilize your iPhone or iPad for high-quality face tracking, or stream data to your computer for animation in videos and livestreams. Easy model loading and comprehensive documentation are provided.

**Highlights:** Load custom Live2D models, High-quality face tracking, Stream tracking data to PC, Use on iPhone/iPad, Use on macOS/Windows, Live2D Cubism SDK licensed

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VTube Studio PRO | $22.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth facial tracking
- 👍 Great for vtubing
- 🚀 Accurate and responsive
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fantastic app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Camera issues (can't switch to front camera)
- 🐛 Connectivity problems with PC
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Overheats phone
- 🐛 Tracking issues

**Reported bugs**

- Camera not working on older devices
- Difficulty connecting to PC
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Overheating issues on phones

**Requested features**

- Add custom character creation
- Improve model import process
- Add more avatar options
- Implement landscape mode for iPad
- Add ability to change hair/skin color


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pulsoid free?

Pulsoid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is VTube Studio free?

VTube Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pulsoid or VTube Studio?

Pulsoid is rated higher. Pulsoid averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while VTube Studio averages 4.6 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Pulsoid or VTube Studio have ads?

Neither Pulsoid nor VTube Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pulsoid or VTube Studio?

Pulsoid ships an update fortnightly, and VTube Studio every 5 weeks. Most recently, Pulsoid was updated on November 1, 2026 and VTube Studio on November 3, 2026.

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