# VIVE Avatar Creator vs ArtVR

The clearest difference is ratings volume: VIVE Avatar Creator at 15 against ArtVR's 3. VIVE Avatar Creator also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.5 for VIVE Avatar Creator against 3.7 for ArtVR. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VIVE Avatar Creator has 15 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VIVE Avatar Creator | ArtVR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vive-avatar-creator/id1490345932/reviews) | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artvr/id6444381733/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 613 MB | 231 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Vive Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470658813) | [ArtVR LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654339694) |

## What reviewers say

### VIVE Avatar Creator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vive-avatar-creator/id1490345932)

Easily generate a personalized full-body avatar from a selfie. Customize outfits and use your unique avatar to connect with others in virtual reality spaces.

**Highlights:** Avatar creation from selfie, Full-body avatar customization, Outfit selection, Virtual reality integration, Social interaction in VIVERSE

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ArtVR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artvr/id6444381733)

Explore a private art gallery and view curated collections. Experience art in a virtual gallery space or overlay it onto your real-world surroundings using your device's camera.

**Highlights:** Private art gallery viewer, Curated art collections, Virtual gallery experience, AR viewing with device camera, Real-scale art placement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VIVE Avatar Creator free?

VIVE Avatar Creator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ArtVR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VIVE Avatar Creator or ArtVR?

ArtVR is rated higher. VIVE Avatar Creator averages 3.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while ArtVR averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do VIVE Avatar Creator or ArtVR have ads?

Neither VIVE Avatar Creator nor ArtVR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VIVE Avatar Creator or ArtVR?

VIVE Avatar Creator ships an update every 2 months, and ArtVR every 2 months. Most recently, VIVE Avatar Creator was updated on October 8, 2026 and ArtVR on October 4, 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.*