# MakeAvatar vs Hyper

The clearest difference is rating: Hyper at 4.6 against MakeAvatar's 2.5. Hyper also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 24). MakeAvatar's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MakeAvatar sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Hyper sells 25 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hyper holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hyper has 11K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of MakeAvatar's written reviews are positive against 40% of Hyper's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MakeAvatar ships an update every 3 weeks, Hyper every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 22, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MakeAvatar | Hyper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeavatar/id1450475917/reviews) | **[4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyper-vtuber-studio/id1535709341/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **47.3% of reviews** | 39.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 255 MB | 2.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Gugenka Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/410262135) | [Hyper Online, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535709343) |

## What reviewers say

### MakeAvatar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeavatar/id1450475917)

Easily create custom metaverse-ready avatars directly from your smartphone. Combine preset parts with intuitive tap controls to design unique characters for social VR platforms. Soon, enjoy cosplay with collaboration outfits from popular anime series.

**Highlights:** Create custom avatars on smartphone, Combine preset parts for unique designs, Intuitive tap-based controls, Upload avatars to multiple VR platforms, Cosplay outfits from popular anime coming soon

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100UStar | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500UStar | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1000UStar | $22.99 | one-time |
| 2060UStar | $39.99 | one-time |
| 3090UStar | $69.99 | one-time |
| 4160UStar | $69.99 | one-time |
| 6300UStar | $129.99 | one-time |
| 8360UStar | $149.99 | one-time |
| 9630UStar | $199.99 | one-time |
| 13200UStar | $299.99 | one-time |


### Hyper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyper-vtuber-studio/id1535709341)

Create and animate your own 3D avatars for virtual streaming. Use advanced motion capture to bring your digital persona to life and stream directly to popular platforms or video calls. Supports imported VRoid and VRM files.

**Highlights:** Avatar Builder, Import VRoid/VRM avatars, Facial and hand motion capture, Mobile recording studio, OBS streaming mode, Direct streaming to PC

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hyper Pro: Starter | $2.99 | per month |
| Hyper Pro: Indie | $5.99 | per month |
| Hyper Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Hyper AI Plus | $12.99 | per month |
| Hyper Pro: Starter (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Hyper Pro: Indie (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |
| Hyper AI Plus (Annual) | $79.99 | per year |
| Hyper Pro (Annual) | $99.99 | per year |
| 10 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Gems (Gift) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Coins (Gift) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Gems (Gift) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200 Coins (Gift) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hyper Pro: Starter (1 Month) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins (Gift) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 Gems (Gift) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Coins (Gift) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100 Gems (Gift) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hyper Pro (1 Month) | $11.99 | one-time |
| 150 Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| 345 Gems | $29.99 | one-time |
| Hyper Pro | $29.99 | one-time |
| 560 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| 1300 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth face tracking
- 💡 Customizable avatars
- 🚀 Free-to-play model
- 👍 Friendly community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🔒 Paywall for many features
- 🐛 Tracking and rigging issues

**Reported bugs**

- Avatar customization bugs
- Incompatibility with certain devices
- Login and account issues
- Overheating and performance problems

**Requested features**

- More clothing and accessory options
- Ability to import custom models
- Improved hand tracking
- Dark mode option
- Expanded AI chat functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MakeAvatar free?

MakeAvatar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hyper free?

Hyper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MakeAvatar or Hyper?

Hyper is rated higher. MakeAvatar averages 2.5 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Hyper averages 4.6 from 11K ratings.

### Do MakeAvatar or Hyper have ads?

Neither MakeAvatar nor Hyper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MakeAvatar or Hyper?

MakeAvatar ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hyper every 2 weeks. Most recently, MakeAvatar was updated on August 22, 2026 and Hyper on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*