Comparison

FACEMOTION3D vs nizima LIVE TRACKER

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

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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

nizima LIVE TRACKER

This app allows users to easily run Live2D models and track facial movements for realistic avatar animation. It comes with pre-loaded high-quality models and supports custom model integration for a personalized VTubing experience.

Highlights
  • Run Live2D models easily
  • 11 high-quality pre-loaded models
  • Add your own custom models
  • High-performance facial tracking
  • Control model expressions with action buttons
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nizima LIVE TRACKER is a tracking app that is officially provided by Live2D Inc. and enables anyone to easily run Live2D models. Just by launching the app, you can have any one of the 11 high-quality Live2D models copying your facial movements! Features of nizima LIVE TRACKER *A diverse lineup of models There is a total of 11 high-quality Live2D models exclusively on the nizima LIVE, including Arisa Hiiragi as created by the popular illustrator Kani Biimu. This means people without their own Live2D model can quickly start being a VTuber. *Add any model you like You can also connect to a PC and add your own models. *High performance tracking The app accurately tracks your facial movements. By linking nizima LIVE(PC) with a camera and using your iPhone’s camera, you can achieve more realistic movements than with a webcam. *Move models with action buttons By simply tapping the button on the screen during game streaming and other such situations, you can easily manipulate the expression and motion of your Live2D models. *Kanbutsu Himono helped with development Kanbutsu Himono, a VTuber and Live2D modeler provided help in all areas since the initial stages of app development. The app reflects a variety of ideas from the perspective of a streamer. Operating Requirements iPhoneX or later iOS 16.0 or higher Storage: 500MB or more

Screenshots

FACEMOTION3D3 screens
nizima LIVE TRACKER3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: nizima LIVE TRACKER at 4.0 against FACEMOTION3D's 3.3. nizima LIVE TRACKER also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (49% vs 36%). FACEMOTION3D's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.2 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. nizima LIVE TRACKER asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

nizima LIVE TRACKER holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 40 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of FACEMOTION3D's written reviews are positive against 49% of nizima LIVE TRACKER's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FACEMOTION3D ships an update every 2 months, nizima LIVE TRACKER every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
FACEMOTION3D versus nizima LIVE TRACKER: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFACEMOTION3Dnizima LIVE TRACKER
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (35 ratings)4.0 (40 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.6% of reviews49.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3540 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.2 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size497 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDevelopW LLCLive2D Inc.

Customer experience

FACEMOTION3D

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

nizima LIVE TRACKER

All ratings35 ratings
Positive77.1%
Neutral5.7%
Negative17.1%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive49.0%
Neutral14.6%
Negative36.5%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

FACEMOTION3D

Subscriptions5
  • 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
  • RemoveRecordTimeLimitSubscribe7 Days trial$4.991 Month
One-time5
  • VRMAvatarImportPermanent$5.99
  • StreamingOtherPermanent$14.99
  • StreamingUnityPermanent$14.99
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  • RemoveRecordTimeLimitPermanent$16.99
  • StreamingBlenderPermanent$16.99
None

nizima LIVE TRACKER

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FACEMOTION3D free?
FACEMOTION3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is nizima LIVE TRACKER free?
nizima LIVE TRACKER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FACEMOTION3D or nizima LIVE TRACKER?
nizima LIVE TRACKER is rated higher. FACEMOTION3D averages 3.3 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while nizima LIVE TRACKER averages 4.0 from 40 ratings.
Do FACEMOTION3D or nizima LIVE TRACKER have ads?
Neither FACEMOTION3D nor nizima LIVE TRACKER shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FACEMOTION3D or nizima LIVE TRACKER?
FACEMOTION3D ships an update every 2 months, and nizima LIVE TRACKER every 3 months. Most recently, FACEMOTION3D was updated on November 3, 2026 and nizima LIVE TRACKER on November 3, 2026.

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