# Live Link Face vs Goblin Node

The clearest difference is rating: Goblin Node at 4.5 against Live Link Face's 3.6. Goblin Node also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Live Link Face's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (114 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Goblin Node sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Live Link Face asks for nothing beyond the download.

Goblin Node holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Live Link Face has 114 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Live Link Face ships an update every 2 months, Goblin Node every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live Link Face | Goblin Node |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (114 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-link-face/id1495370836/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goblin-node-texture-lab/id6759722832/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **114** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 48.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 117 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Unreal Engine](https://appshunter.io/developer/382856483) | [Rainer Weston](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880351882) |

## What reviewers say

### Live Link Face

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-link-face/id1495370836)

Capture facial performances from your iPhone or iPad for use in Unreal Engine. Create high-fidelity facial animation for MetaHumans or drive characters in real-time. Supports raw video, depth data, and ARKit animation streaming.

**Highlights:** Facial performance capture, MetaHuman Animator integration, Real-time animation streaming, ARKit animation data output, Timecode synchronization, Remote control via OSC, Take management and sharing

**In-app purchases:** none


### Goblin Node

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goblin-node-texture-lab/id6759722832)

Create professional PBR textures and materials on your iPad with a touch-first, non-destructive procedural workflow. Generate reusable patterns, tileable surfaces, and complete material suites anywhere inspiration strikes, without needing a desktop rig.

**Highlights:** Touch-native procedural texturing, Non-destructive workflow, Modular material generation, PBR material suite creation, 100+ nodes including generators, 3D preview engine, One-time purchase for pro features

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Live Link Face free?

Live Link Face is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Goblin Node free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Live Link Face or Goblin Node?

Goblin Node is rated higher. Live Link Face averages 3.6 out of 5 from 114 ratings, while Goblin Node averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Live Link Face or Goblin Node have ads?

Neither Live Link Face nor Goblin Node shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Live Link Face or Goblin Node?

Live Link Face ships an update every 2 months, and Goblin Node every 9 days. Most recently, Live Link Face was updated on October 13, 2026 and Goblin Node on September 30, 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.*