# VRoid Mobile vs Vivid Studio

The clearest difference is price: VRoid Mobile at Free against Vivid Studio's $4.99. VRoid Mobile also leads on ratings volume (420 vs 24) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). Vivid Studio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

VRoid Mobile is free to download; Vivid Studio costs $4.99 up front. VRoid Mobile sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Vivid Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Vivid Studio holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VRoid Mobile has 420 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of VRoid Mobile's written reviews are positive against 68% of Vivid Studio's.

VRoid Mobile ships an update monthly, Vivid Studio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VRoid Mobile | Vivid Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [3.3 (420 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vroid-mobile/id1469346321/reviews) | **[3.7 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vivid-studio/id1495317835/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **420** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 48.4% of reviews | **68.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 135 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [pixiv Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/337248566) | [taitor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1397422342) |

## What reviewers say

### VRoid Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vroid-mobile/id1469346321)

Design unique 3D characters with customizable features and clothing. Capture stunning photos of your creations in real-world AR or virtual environments. Share your personalized avatars and enjoy group photo sessions.

**Highlights:** Create customizable 3D avatars, Adjust facial and body features, Dress avatars in various outfits, AR camera for real-world photos, Virtual camera for in-app photos, Group photo sessions with chat

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100コイン | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200コイン | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300コイン | $2.99 | one-time |
| 400コイン | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500コイン | $4.99 | one-time |
| 600コイン | $5.99 | one-time |
| 700コイン | $6.99 | one-time |
| 800コイン | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1000コイン | $9.99 | one-time |
| 900コイン | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1100コイン | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2000コイン | $19.99 | one-time |
| 5000コイン | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and easy to use
- 👍 Decent character customization options
- 🎨 Fun and creative
- 💡 Potential for mobile VTubing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Restrictive login requirements
- 📦 Limited customization compared to PC version
- 🎨 Lack of diverse skin tones and hair options

**Reported bugs**

- Login and account creation issues
- Frequent crashes when trying to access certain features
- Failure to load clothing and other assets

**Requested features**

- More clothing, hair, and accessory options
- Ability to import custom models and textures
- Face tracking and animation features
- More diverse backgrounds and scenes
- Multiplayer and social features


### Vivid Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vivid-studio/id1495317835)

Create 3D model-based videos and images. Import your own 3D models and motion data, arrange them in a scene with lights, and preview your animation. Export your creations as videos or still images.

**Highlights:** Import 3D model data (.obj, .x, .pmd, .pmx), Import motion data (.vmd, .vpd), Edit CG scenes with models and lights, Attach motion files to models, Preview scenes with animations, Export as videos and images

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VRoid Mobile free?

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

### Is Vivid Studio free?

Vivid Studio costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VRoid Mobile or Vivid Studio?

Vivid Studio is rated higher. VRoid Mobile averages 3.3 out of 5 from 420 ratings, while Vivid Studio averages 3.7 from 24 ratings.

### Do VRoid Mobile or Vivid Studio have ads?

VRoid Mobile shows ads; Vivid Studio does not.

### Which is updated more often, VRoid Mobile or Vivid Studio?

VRoid Mobile ships an update monthly, and Vivid Studio every 3 weeks. Most recently, VRoid Mobile was updated on September 23, 2026 and Vivid Studio on September 26, 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.*