# Blinky Live vs VirtuAlly

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VirtuAlly at 100% against Blinky Live's 18%. VirtuAlly also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). Blinky Live's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blinky Live sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and VirtuAlly sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Blinky Live ships an update every 5 weeks, VirtuAlly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blinky Live | VirtuAlly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtually-spatial-ai-friend/id6742395367/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 17.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 250 MB | 681 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Vision Pro** | iPhone, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [株式会社アルファコード](https://appshunter.io/developer/1315617129) | [Kazuki Hashimoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798156723) |

## What reviewers say

### Blinky Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blinky-live/id1315617130)

Experience ultra-realistic 8K 3D VR content, including live performances and interviews, with unparalleled immersion. Enjoy exclusive, high-definition original content on multiple devices, even offline, without advertisements.

**Highlights:** 8K Ultra HD 3D VR experiences, Exclusive original content, Multi-device support (VR, smartphone, PC), Offline viewing available, Ad-free viewing, Live performances and interviews

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 160 ポイント | $0.99 | one-time |
| 480 ポイント | $2.99 | one-time |
| 800 ポイント | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1200 ポイント | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2800ポイント | $17.99 | one-time |
| 2800 ポイント | $17.99 | one-time |
| 12800 ポイント | $79.99 | one-time |


### VirtuAlly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtually-spatial-ai-friend/id6742395367)

Experience a lifelike 3D anime companion in your own space using augmented reality. This AI friend listens, responds with real voice and expressions, and remembers your conversations, offering comfort and practical assistance.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality presence, Life-sized 3D anime character, Real voice and dynamic expressions, Conversation memory, Language practice, Thought organization, Emotional decompression

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lite Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Standard Plan | $17.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Lite Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Ultra Plan | $59.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Plan | $179.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan | $199.99 | per year |
| Standard Plan | $199.99 | per year |
| Ultra Plan | $599.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan | $699.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Plan | $999.99 | per year |
| 10 Points Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Points Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| 70 Points Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| 100 Points Pack | $22.99 | one-time |
| 200 Points Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| 500 Points Pack | $119.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blinky Live free?

Blinky Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is VirtuAlly free?

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

### Do Blinky Live or VirtuAlly have ads?

Neither Blinky Live nor VirtuAlly shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blinky Live or VirtuAlly?

Blinky Live ships an update every 5 weeks, and VirtuAlly weekly. Most recently, Blinky Live was updated on October 4, 2026 and VirtuAlly on October 8, 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.*