Comparison

LIVE Face vs ZIG SIM PRO

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LIVE Face

Capture facial motion in real-time using an iPhone's TrueDepth camera to animate 2D and 3D characters. Stream data wirelessly to desktop applications for live shows or recorded animation.

Highlights
  • Instant facial motion capture
  • 2D and 3D character animation
  • Real-time streaming via Wi-Fi
  • iPhone TrueDepth Camera integration
  • Supports Cartoon Animator and iClone
  • Record animation data for editing
Features
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LIVE FACE APP for Cartoon Animator and iClone, allows you to do instant facial motion capture on any 2D and 3D characters. With the help of an iPhone (any model with TrueDepth Camera) and a Wi-Fi connection, provide the best setup to generate live shows for YouTube, Facebook or Twitch! For 2D animation Motion Live: https://www.reallusion.com/cartoon-animator/full-body-mocap/default.html Cartoon Animator (CTA): https://www.reallusion.com/cartoon-animator/default.html FREE Cartoon Animator trial: https://www.reallusion.com/cartoon-animator/download.html For 3D animation Motion Live: https://mocap.reallusion.com/iClone-motion-live-mocap/ iClone: https://www.reallusion.com/iclone/ FREE iClone trial: https://www.reallusion.com/iclone/download.html The facial tracking capability enabled by iPhone has proven its accuracy and performance with its entertainingly impressive Animojis. Due to the built-in TrueDepth Camera, iPhone's face tracking is highly accurate under most lighting conditions, providing a solid facial motion capture data source. LIVE FACE is designed to stream the iPhone's facial tracking data to desktop clients. After launching LIVE FACE, users can connect desktop clients either through iPhone hotspots, or computers sharing the same Wi-Fi source. Just type in the IP address in the client site to enable the data feed. LIVE FACE now supports CTA and iClone for 2D and 3D animation and custom character design. After setting up the IP connection, users can animate cartoon characters’ facial features in real-time including; eyeballs, eye brows, mouth shapes, and head rotation. Besides generating real-time live shows, users can also record the animated data for further editing. In CTA and iClone, the signal level of the facial features (Eyes, Brows, Eyelids, Mouth, Head) can be further augmented or diminished via strength sliders. Allowing users to fine-tune the expression of a character during final recording. Set up application programs: 1.) Tutorials for CTA: https://courses.reallusion.com/home/cartoon-animator/motion-live-2d 2.) Tutorials for iClone: https://courses.reallusion.com/home/iclone/plug-in/motion-live/facial-mocap-live-face

About

ZIG SIM PRO

This app enables physical prototyping by sending sensor and ARKit feature point data to a specified device. It supports various communication protocols and message types for IoT experimentation without electronic kits.

Highlights
  • Send sensor and ARKit feature point data
  • Monitor feature point data with ARKit
  • TCP and UDP communication
  • Supports OSC and JSON message types
  • Save sensor data to local file
  • Selectable communication intervals (1-60 FPS)
Features
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ZIG SIM PRO is a prototyping tool for physical computing that streams iPhone sensor data to external devices in real time. From accelerometer, gyroscope, GPS, and compass to ARKit (face, body,and marker tracking), NFC, Apple Pencil, camera depth, and mic level — transmit a wide range of data over UDP or TCP in OSC or JSON format at 1, 10, 30, or 60 FPS. No electronic kits required. Perfect for IoT experiments, interactive art, and installation development. A free version, ZIG SIM, is also available to get you started. Upgrade to PRO for access to a broader set of sensors and advanced features. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/zig-sim/id1112909974

Screenshots

LIVE Face4 screens
ZIG SIM PRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ZIG SIM PRO at 60% against LIVE Face's 15%. ZIG SIM PRO also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 13 months) and rating (3.9 vs 3.5). LIVE Face's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and ratings volume (24 vs 8). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

LIVE Face is free to download; ZIG SIM PRO costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ZIG SIM PRO holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of LIVE Face's written reviews are positive against 60% of ZIG SIM PRO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LIVE Face ships an update every 13 months, ZIG SIM PRO monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
LIVE Face versus ZIG SIM PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLIVE FaceZIG SIM PRO
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating3.5 (24 ratings)3.9 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.0% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReallusion Inc.1-10, INC.

Customer experience

LIVE Face

All ratings24 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive15.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative65.0%

ZIG SIM PRO

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral13.3%
Negative26.7%

In-app purchases

None

LIVE Face

No in-app purchases

None

ZIG SIM PRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LIVE Face free?
LIVE Face is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZIG SIM PRO free?
ZIG SIM PRO costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LIVE Face or ZIG SIM PRO?
ZIG SIM PRO is rated higher. LIVE Face averages 3.5 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while ZIG SIM PRO averages 3.9 from 8 ratings.
Do LIVE Face or ZIG SIM PRO have ads?
Neither LIVE Face nor ZIG SIM PRO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LIVE Face or ZIG SIM PRO?
LIVE Face ships an update every 13 months, and ZIG SIM PRO monthly. Most recently, LIVE Face was updated on September 21, 2026 and ZIG SIM PRO on September 22, 2026.

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