# LIVE Face vs SignPrep

The clearest difference is update cadence: SignPrep at every 2 days against LIVE Face's every 13 months. LIVE Face's advantage is iOS requirement (14 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

LIVE Face ships an update every 13 months, SignPrep every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LIVE Face | SignPrep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-face/id1357551209/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **24** | — |
| Positive reviews | 15.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 11 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reallusion Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/347016229) | [Daniel Yong (Singapore)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887392234) |

## What reviewers say

### LIVE Face

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-face/id1357551209)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SignPrep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/signprep/id6761029767)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LIVE Face free?

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

### Is SignPrep free?

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

### Do LIVE Face or SignPrep have ads?

Neither LIVE Face nor SignPrep shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LIVE Face or SignPrep?

LIVE Face ships an update every 13 months, and SignPrep every 2 days. Most recently, LIVE Face was updated on September 21, 2026 and SignPrep on September 15, 2026.

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