# Vivid Studio vs DanceXR

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.

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.

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.

Vivid Studio ships an update every 3 weeks, DanceXR every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vivid Studio | DanceXR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[3.7 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vivid-studio/id1495317835/reviews)** | [3.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dancexr/id6475269158/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **68.1% of reviews** | 53.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 271 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [taitor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1397422342) | [Xuan Li](https://appshunter.io/developer/475310080) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### DanceXR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dancexr/id6475269158)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade Pro | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 26, 2026 and DanceXR 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.*