Comparison

Vivid Studio vs DanceXR

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

Head to head
About

Vivid Studio

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
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The Vivid Studio is an app for creating 3D model-based video. With Vivid Studio, you can do the following things: - Import 3D model data of the supported file format. - Edit CG scene by placing 3D models and lights. - Attach motion files to the 3D models. - Preview the edited scene with motions. - Export the edited scene as videos and images. Note that this app doesn't include any 3D model data and motion data. You need to prepare and import them by yourself. Vivid Studio currently supports the following file formats: - 3D data: .obj, .x, .pmd (MikuMikuDance model format), .pmx (MikuMikuDance model format) - Motion data: .vmd, .vpd (MikuMikuDance motion format, MikuMikuDance pose format) "MikuMikuDance" is a freeware developed by You Higuchi. About the asset data used in this app page The usage of the asset data in the preview and the screenshots is within the license terms provided by the asset creators. - ニコニコ立体ちゃん (and its motion data) - Available at https://3d.nicovideo.jp/alicia/ - License terms: https://3d.nicovideo.jp/alicia/rule.html - 【MMDステージ配布】床ステージ - 【MMDステージ配布】スカイドーム 真っ青と雲【スカイドーム】 - Available at http://tiizu-mmd.com

About

DanceXR

Animate character models with ease using this versatile tool. It supports various file formats and automatically adjusts models for seamless animation, offering extensive customization options for visuals and motion.

Highlights
  • Animate PMX, XNALara/XPS, VMD, and BVH models
  • Automatic model adjustment for animation
  • User-friendly animation tool
  • Customizable motion playback
  • Material and visual refinement settings
Features
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Immerse yourself in the world of DanceXR, an unparalleled character model viewer and motion player designed to bring your favorite characters to life with ease. DanceXR enables you to animate models in PMX, XNALara/XPS, VMD, and BVH formats with unmatched versatility. It is the market's most user-friendly character animation tool, allowing you to animate any model, anywhere, effortlessly. Forget the limitations of T-pose or A-pose, the absence of certain bones, or improper scaling. DanceXR's intelligent system automatically adjusts everything for you, ensuring seamless integration and animation. But DanceXR offers more than just motion playback. Its comprehensive suite of built-in tools and sophisticated settings menus allows you to customize and refine every aspect of your experience. Whether you're tweaking motion playback or adjusting materials for the perfect visual presentation, the possibilities are limitless.

Screenshots

Vivid Studio3 screens
DanceXR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DanceXR at Free against Vivid Studio's $4.99. Vivid Studio's advantage is rating (3.7 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support 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

DanceXR is free to download; Vivid Studio costs $4.99 up front. DanceXR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Vivid Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Vivid Studio holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Vivid Studio's written reviews are positive against 53% of DanceXR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vivid Studio ships an update every 3 weeks, DanceXR every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Vivid Studio versus DanceXR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVivid StudioDanceXR
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (24 ratings) — better3.0 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews68.1% of reviews — better53.3% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB271 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopertaitorXuan Li

Customer experience

Vivid Studio

All ratings24 ratings
Positive70.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive68.1%
Neutral12.5%
Negative19.4%

DanceXR

All ratings15 ratings
Positive46.7%
Neutral13.3%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral20.0%
Negative26.7%

In-app purchases

None

Vivid Studio

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

DanceXR

One-time1
  • Upgrade Pro$12.99

Questions

Is Vivid Studio free?
Vivid Studio costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DanceXR free?
DanceXR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Vivid Studio or DanceXR?
Vivid Studio is rated higher. Vivid Studio averages 3.7 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while DanceXR averages 3.0 from 15 ratings.
Do Vivid Studio or DanceXR have ads?
Neither Vivid Studio nor DanceXR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vivid Studio or DanceXR?
Vivid Studio ships an update every 3 weeks, and DanceXR every 5 weeks. Most recently, Vivid Studio was updated on September 21, 2026 and DanceXR on September 14, 2026.

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