# Live Link Face vs VirtuCamera 2

The clearest difference is price: Live Link Face at Free against VirtuCamera 2's $19.99. Live Link Face also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (3.6 vs 3.3). VirtuCamera 2's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and chart position (#16 vs unranked). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Live Link Face is free to download; VirtuCamera 2 costs $19.99 up front. VirtuCamera 2 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Live Link Face asks for nothing beyond the download.

Live Link Face holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Live Link Face has 114 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Live Link Face's written reviews are positive against 56% of VirtuCamera 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Live Link Face ships an update every 2 months, VirtuCamera 2 every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live Link Face | VirtuCamera 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $19.99 |
| Rating | **[3.6 (114 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-link-face/id1495370836/reviews)** | [3.3 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtucamera-2/id6761327593/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **114** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 48.0% of reviews | **56.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#16** |
| Size | 117 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Unreal Engine](https://appshunter.io/developer/382856483) | [The Weird Byte SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888933250) |

## 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


### VirtuCamera 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtucamera-2/id6761327593)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Paid · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

This tool captures device motion and streams it in real-time to your favorite 3D software. Animate cameras with smooth motion and control playback directly from your device. Ideal for previs, layout, and animation tasks.

**Highlights:** Real-time viewport streaming, Device motion capture, Remote scene control, Up to 60 FPS capture, Camera animation smoothing, Encrypted Wi-Fi connection

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Indie Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Indie Yearly | $99.00 | per year |
| Pro Business Yearly | $990.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Live Link Face free?

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

### Is VirtuCamera 2 free?

VirtuCamera 2 costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Live Link Face or VirtuCamera 2?

Live Link Face is rated higher. Live Link Face averages 3.6 out of 5 from 114 ratings, while VirtuCamera 2 averages 3.3 from 13 ratings.

### Do Live Link Face or VirtuCamera 2 have ads?

Neither Live Link Face nor VirtuCamera 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Live Link Face or VirtuCamera 2?

Live Link Face ships an update every 2 months, and VirtuCamera 2 every 3 days. Most recently, Live Link Face was updated on October 16, 2026 and VirtuCamera 2 on October 17, 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.*