# CandyRockStar vs FaceJoy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CandyRockStar at none against FaceJoy's 1. CandyRockStar also leads on ads (none vs shown). FaceJoy's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 81 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FaceJoy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CandyRockStar asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CandyRockStar against 5.0 for FaceJoy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

CandyRockStar ships an update every 81 months, FaceJoy fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CandyRockStar | FaceJoy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candyrockstar/id1453344361/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facejoy/id1494657835/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 81 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 129 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hologram Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142940135) | [骑滔 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1260925934) |

## What reviewers say

### CandyRockStar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candyrockstar/id1453344361)

Experience immersive MR, VR, and AR content with this application. Adjust screen size, eye modes, and IPD for a personalized viewing experience on your iPhone or iPad.

**Highlights:** Mixed Reality (MR) mode, Virtual Reality (VR) mode, Augmented Reality (AR) mode, Adjustable screen size, Single eye / Both eyes mode, Inter-pupil distance (IPD) correction

**In-app purchases:** none


### FaceJoy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facejoy/id1494657835)

Control games using your facial expressions and body movements. Cast your iPhone to a second screen to use it as a motion controller. Experience unique gameplay that lets you play with your face.

**Highlights:** Facial expression game control, Body motion controller via AirPlay, Dual-Screen Mode for larger displays, Uses TrueDepth camera system, Privacy-focused data handling, Compatible with all iOS devices (post v1.3.0)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CandyRockStar free?

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

### Is FaceJoy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CandyRockStar or FaceJoy?

CandyRockStar and FaceJoy are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do CandyRockStar or FaceJoy have ads?

FaceJoy shows ads; CandyRockStar does not.

### Which is updated more often, CandyRockStar or FaceJoy?

CandyRockStar ships an update every 81 months, and FaceJoy fortnightly. Most recently, CandyRockStar was updated on June 24, 2026 and FaceJoy on September 14, 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.*