# FACEMOTION3D vs VTube Studio

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.

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.

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.

FACEMOTION3D ships an update every 2 months, VTube Studio every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FACEMOTION3D | VTube Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facemotion3d/id1507538005/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vtube-studio/id1511435444/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 35 | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 35.6% of reviews | **59.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 497 MB | 452 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.2 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DevelopW LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489470544) | [Vincent Diener](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511435443) |

## What reviewers say

### FACEMOTION3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facemotion3d/id1507538005)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VRMAvatarImportSubscription | $0.99 | per month |
| StreamingOtherSubscription | $2.49 | per month |
| StreamingBlenderSubscription | $3.49 | per month |
| StreamingUnitySubscription | $4.49 | per month |
| StreamingMayaSubscription | $4.49 | per month |
| RemoveRecordTimeLimitSubscribe | $4.99 | per month |
| VRMAvatarImportPermanent | $5.99 | one-time |
| StreamingOtherPermanent | $14.99 | one-time |
| StreamingUnityPermanent | $14.99 | one-time |
| RemoveRecordTimeLimitPermanent | $16.99 | one-time |
| StreamingBlenderPermanent | $16.99 | one-time |


### VTube Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vtube-studio/id1511435444)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VTube Studio PRO | $22.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth facial tracking
- 👍 Great for vtubing
- 🚀 Accurate and responsive
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fantastic app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Camera issues (can't switch to front camera)
- 🐛 Connectivity problems with PC
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Overheats phone
- 🐛 Tracking issues

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 25, 2026 and VTube Studio on October 27, 2026.

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