Comparison

LIVE Face vs NearBoss

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

NearBoss

This app provides merchants with a comprehensive digital management solution to optimize operations, drive growth, and make informed decisions. It offers live analytics, streamlined operations management, customer retention tools, and a social network for business owners.

Highlights
  • Live analytics dashboard
  • Remote business monitoring
  • Streamlined operations management
  • Customer retention tools
  • Social network for business owners
  • Efficient payment processing
Features
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NearBoss is a cutting-edge digital management solution tailored specifically for merchants seeking to optimize their operations, drive growth, and make informed decisions with ease. Designed to simplify the complexities of running a business, NearBoss combines advanced features and real-time insights into one seamless platform Key Features: Live Analytics for Smarter Decisions: Gain instant access to a real-time dashboard with financial and operational data to enhance decision-making and improve business performance. Effortless Business Monitoring: Stay in control wherever you are—track store revenue, operational metrics, and customer interactions remotely through the app. Streamlined Operations Management: Simplify day-to-day tasks with comprehensive tools to manage staff, orders, inventory, marketing, and finances—all from a single platform. Enhanced Customer Retention Tools: Attract and retain customers using built-in marketing features like membership programs, discount coupons, and other options to strengthen loyalty. Social Network for Business Owners Connect with peers in an exclusive network that fosters collaboration, problem-solving, and access to industry insights. Efficient Payments and Financial Solutions Enjoy hassle-free payment support with multiple payment methods, real-time transaction tracking, and tailored financial solutions to meet both business and personal needs. NearBoss is more than an app; it’s your partner in achieving operational excellence and long-term business success. By delivering tools that maximize efficiency, empower informed decisions, and nurture customer relationships, Near Boss helps you stay ahead of business demands and carve a future of growth. Unlock your potential with NearBoss today—because your business deserves the best.

Screenshots

LIVE Face4 screens
NearBoss4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NearBoss at 5.0 against LIVE Face's 3.5. NearBoss also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 13 months). LIVE Face's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NearBoss holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LIVE Face has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LIVE Face ships an update every 13 months, NearBoss every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LIVE Face versus NearBoss: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLIVE FaceNearBoss
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (24 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReallusion Inc.NearGo L.L.C-FZ

Customer experience

LIVE Face

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

NearBoss

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

LIVE Face

No in-app purchases

None

NearBoss

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LIVE Face free?
LIVE Face is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NearBoss free?
NearBoss is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LIVE Face or NearBoss?
NearBoss is rated higher. LIVE Face averages 3.5 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while NearBoss averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do LIVE Face or NearBoss have ads?
Neither LIVE Face nor NearBoss shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LIVE Face or NearBoss?
LIVE Face ships an update every 13 months, and NearBoss every 3 weeks. Most recently, LIVE Face was updated on October 29, 2026 and NearBoss on October 21, 2026.

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