LIVE Face vs Steadyward
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Steadyward
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Steadyward helps you protect focused work with simple sessions, calmer audio, and clear progress tracking. Start a timer that fits the way you work, whether that means a structured Pomodoro block or a more flexible flow session. Add a task, choose an ambient sound, and stay in a cleaner focus state until the session is done. Free features: • Start focus sessions with flexible presets • Track your streak and daily minutes • Review recent session history • Use reminders and completion alerts • Create an account and sync your progress Premium features: • Deeper analytics and richer charts • Expanded history and insights • More customization for a calmer focus routine • Premium access across your devices through native restore flows Steadyward is built for people who want a practical focus tool instead of a crowded productivity system. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LIVE Face at none against Steadyward's 2. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Steadyward sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. LIVE Face asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | LIVE Face | Steadyward |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (24 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 15.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 144 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Reallusion Inc. | Randy Trimble |
In-app purchases
LIVE Face
No in-app purchases
Steadyward
- Monthly$4.991 Month
- Yearly$24.991 Year









