Comparison

FACEMOTION3D vs VTube Studio

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

Head to head
About

FACEMOTION3D

Capture facial expressions on your iOS device and stream them in real-time to 3DCG software on your PC. Export recorded animation data in FBX format or import VRM files. Achieve accurate facial motion capture easily.

Highlights
  • Real-time facial motion capture
  • 3DCG software integration (DAZ Studio, Maya, Unity, Unreal Engine, Blender)
  • FBX animation data export
  • VRM file import
  • In-app animation baking
  • Accurate facial motion capture
Features
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FACEMOTION3D captures facial expressions and head movements with the camera on your iPhone or iPad, helping you create animations for 3D characters. On devices that support ARKit face tracking, such as iPhone X, you can use Apple ARKit for high-precision facial tracking. Devices without ARKit face tracking support can also track facial movements using Google MediaPipe and the front camera. Connect to DAZ Studio, Maya, Unity, Unreal Engine, or Blender in real time to bring your expressions and movements to 3D characters on your PC. FACEMOTION3D also works with many PC applications that support VRM avatars, letting you control your character's expressions and head movements in real time. Transfer motion recorded in the app to compatible PC software and apply it as animation, or export it in FBX format. You can also import VRM models and animate your characters within the app. To connect to PC software, install the appropriate receiver plugin, script, or add-on, or configure the connection settings in that software. When connecting over a network, make sure your iPhone or iPad and PC are on the same network. For detailed instructions and information about compatible software, visit the official website: https://www.facemotion3d.net/ Face tracking is processed on your device and requires permission to access the camera. Information captured by the camera is used for face tracking, the in-app display, recording and export, and sending motion data to the connected PC. When you use the recording or saving features, data such as captured motion, recorded audio, videos of the camera feed, and screen recordings are saved on your device.

About

VTube Studio

Transform into a virtual YouTuber using your own Live2D models. Utilize your iPhone or iPad for high-quality face tracking, or stream data to your computer for animation in videos and livestreams. Easy model loading and comprehensive documentation are provided.

Highlights
  • Load custom Live2D models
  • High-quality face tracking
  • Stream tracking data to PC
  • Use on iPhone/iPad
  • Use on macOS/Windows
  • Live2D Cubism SDK licensed
Features
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VTube Studio is your all-in-one solution for becoming a Live2D Virtual YouTuber like the pros! With VTube Studio, you can easily load your own Live2D models directly on your iPhone or iPad (must support Face ID) and become one with them using high-quality face tracking. You can also use VTube Studio for macOS or Windows to stream the face tracking data directly to your computer and animate the model there and use it in your own videos and livestreams! For more information on how to download the macOS and Windows versions or how to load your own models (it's easy!), please refer to the documentation and video tutorials at https://denchisoft.com/ Note: VTube Studio is officially licensed to use the Live2D Cubism SDK.

Screenshots

FACEMOTION3D3 screens
VTube Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VTube Studio at 4.6 against FACEMOTION3D's 3.3. VTube Studio also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 36%) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 35). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. FACEMOTION3D sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and VTube Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VTube Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VTube Studio has 2.6K ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of FACEMOTION3D's written reviews are positive against 60% of VTube Studio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FACEMOTION3D ships an update every 2 months, VTube Studio every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FACEMOTION3D versus VTube Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFACEMOTION3DVTube Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (35 ratings)4.6 (2.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.6% of reviews59.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings352.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.211.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size497 MB452 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDevelopW LLCVincent Diener

Customer experience

FACEMOTION3D

All ratings35 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive35.6%
Neutral15.6%
Negative48.9%

VTube Studio

All ratings2,571 ratings
Positive88.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews384 reviews
Positive59.9%
Neutral13.8%
Negative26.3%

Bugs and requests

FACEMOTION3D

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

VTube Studio

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Camera not working on older devices
  • Difficulty connecting to PC
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Overheating issues on phones

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add custom character creation
  • Improve model import process
  • Add more avatar options
  • Implement landscape mode for iPad
  • Add ability to change hair/skin color

In-app purchases

11 purchases

FACEMOTION3D

Subscriptions6
  • VRMAvatarImportSubscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • StreamingOtherSubscription7 Days trial$2.491 Month
  • StreamingBlenderSubscription7 Days trial$3.491 Month
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  • StreamingUnitySubscription7 Days trial$4.491 Month
  • StreamingMayaSubscription7 Days trial$4.491 Month
  • RemoveRecordTimeLimitSubscribe7 Days trial$4.991 Month
One-time5
  • VRMAvatarImportPermanent$5.99
  • StreamingOtherPermanent$14.99
  • StreamingUnityPermanent$14.99
Show 2 more
  • RemoveRecordTimeLimitPermanent$16.99
  • StreamingBlenderPermanent$16.99
1 purchases

VTube Studio

One-time1
  • VTube Studio PRO$22.99

Questions

Is FACEMOTION3D free?
FACEMOTION3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VTube Studio free?
VTube Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FACEMOTION3D or VTube Studio?
VTube Studio is rated higher. FACEMOTION3D averages 3.3 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while VTube Studio averages 4.6 from 2.6K ratings.
Do FACEMOTION3D or VTube Studio have ads?
Neither FACEMOTION3D nor VTube Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FACEMOTION3D or VTube Studio?
FACEMOTION3D ships an update every 2 months, and VTube Studio every 5 weeks. Most recently, FACEMOTION3D was updated on October 27, 2026 and VTube Studio on October 27, 2026.

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