Comparison

Face Cap vs BurstClip

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

Head to head
About

Face Cap

Easily capture facial motion data from your device. Record performances and export them as FBX or TXT files, including mesh, blendshapes, and animation. Customize avatars, calibrate data, and even send blendshape parameters wirelessly.

Highlights
  • Facial motion capture
  • Export to FBX/TXT
  • Import custom avatars
  • Calibrate capture data
  • Video reference recording
  • Filter and smooth data
  • OSC blendshape data transmission
Features
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Facial motion capture is now a lot more easy. Record your performance and export the result to FBX or TXT. The FBX export contains mesh, blendshapes and animation data. The TXT export contains just animation data. Additional features: * Import your own custom avatars (From Blender or Maya). * Calibrate the capture data. * Video recording for reference. * Filter and smooth the recorded data. * Send blendshape parameter data over Wifi with OSC. * Lock the head in place. * Hide the head during recording. Face Cap does not collect any personal information. http://www.bannaflak.com/face-cap/privacy/index.html

About

BurstClip

Effortlessly create polished videos from text, audio, or existing footage using AI-powered tools. Generate scripts, narration, and visuals, then edit with a user-friendly timeline and share across platforms.

Highlights
  • AI script generation
  • Text-to-speech narration
  • Voice recording and transcription
  • Stock media and AI image/video generation
  • Drag-and-drop timeline editing
  • Auto-generated and customizable captions
  • Multi-aspect ratio export
Features
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BurstClip turns your ideas into polished, shareable videos—no editing experience required. Start from text, your own voice, or existing footage. BurstClip guides you from script to finished video with AI-assisted tools and a creator-friendly timeline. CREATE YOUR WAY • From Text — Write or AI-generate a script, then create AI narration • From Audio — Record your voice; BurstClip transcribes it into timed captions • From Video — Import a clip from your library and build around its audio AI SCRIPT BUILDER Describe your idea and choose a narrative type (Story, Promotion, Education, News, or custom). Answer a short questionnaire and BurstClip generates a structured script with sections, image prompts, and caption suggestions. Edit everything before you move on. VOICE & AUDIO Generate natural AI narration with multiple voices and tones, or record your own voiceover. Add AI-generated or imported background music, trim audio sections, and align cuts to your narration. VISUALS & EDITING Add clips and photos from your library, stock media, or AI-generated images and video. Use a drag-and-drop timeline with crop and reframe tools, time-stretch controls, and GPU-powered cinematic transitions between scenes. CAPTIONS & STYLE Auto-generated captions sync to your narration. Customize caption styling and placement for social-ready output. EXPORT & SHARE Export in multiple aspect ratios optimized for feeds and platforms. Share your finished video when you are ready. SUBSCRIPTION & CREDITS BurstClip offers Regular, Pro, and Premium plans (monthly or yearly). Subscriptions include a weekly allowance of AI generation credits used for features such as script generation, text-to-speech, image generation, video generation, and AI music. Eligible new subscribers may start with a 1-week free trial. Pricing and credit details are shown in the app before purchase. Manage or cancel anytime in iPhone Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Restore purchases from the Subscription screen if you reinstall or switch devices. Support: support@burstclip.com Privacy Policy: https://burstclip.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://burstclip.com/terms

Screenshots

Face Cap4 screens
BurstClip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BurstClip at 5.0 against Face Cap's 4.3. BurstClip also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Face Cap's advantage is ratings volume (139 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Face Cap sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. BurstClip asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BurstClip holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Face Cap has 139 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Face Cap ships an update every 2 weeks, BurstClip every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Face Cap versus BurstClip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFace CapBurstClip
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (139 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings139 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB70 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developerniels janssonSujith Simon Boppi

Bugs and requests

Face Cap

Reported bugs

23 issues
  • Animated 3D model is broken
  • Animation not saved on export
  • ASCII files not accepted by Blender
  • No data transfer when connecting to PC
  • Export file location not found
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  • Face model can't move on iPhone 14 Pro Max
  • App shows grey background
  • 3D face disappears after split second
  • Purchase restoration issues
  • Face not recognized
  • Mouth does not record movement with iPhone 13
  • Can't see the face
  • Can't see my face
  • Live mode testing impossible with short duration
  • Face model doesn't load on iPhone X
  • Contact page gets a 403 response
  • Program stopped working
  • Facescan stopped working
  • New version crashes Face ID
  • Doesn't work with XS and XS Max
  • Mouth barely open on iPhone Xs
  • Struggles with closed mouth shapes on iPhone Xs
  • Doesn't capture video face movement on iPhone SE

Requested features

20 requests
  • Longer recording options
  • Teleprompter script integration
  • Option to capture video simultaneously
  • Support for .usdz format
  • Option to configure blendshape strength
Show 15 more
  • Real-time support over TCP or UDP
  • Include option for frame rate
  • Capture side view simultaneously
  • More updates for mouth/lips tracking
  • Support for Unreal Engine live
  • Full mesh with inner mouth, tongue, and neck
  • Symmetrical mesh with proper topology
  • Better UVs
  • Support for iPhone XS Max
  • Support for iPhone XR
  • Support for iPhone 7, X
  • Support for iPhone SE with iOS 11.x
  • Update for iPhone Xs
  • Update for newer iPhones
  • Fix Face ID crash

BurstClip

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Face Cap

Subscriptions1
  • Subscription unlock$8.991 Month
One-time1
  • all features$69.99
None

BurstClip

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Face Cap free?
Face Cap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BurstClip free?
BurstClip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Face Cap or BurstClip?
BurstClip is rated higher. Face Cap averages 4.3 out of 5 from 139 ratings, while BurstClip averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Face Cap or BurstClip have ads?
Neither Face Cap nor BurstClip shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Face Cap or BurstClip?
Face Cap ships an update every 2 weeks, and BurstClip every 9 days. Most recently, Face Cap was updated on October 29, 2026 and BurstClip on October 31, 2026.

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