VTube Studio vs iFacialMocapTr
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
iFacialMocapTr
Capture facial expressions on your iOS device and stream them in real-time to 3DCG software on your PC. Export animations as FBX files for use in popular 3D modeling and game development tools. This app allows for accurate and easy facial motion capture.
- Real-time facial expression capture
- Send motion data to PC
- FBX export for animations
- Load VRM avatars
- Compatible with Maya, Unity, Blender
- Accurate facial motion tracking
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This app is for checking the operation of iFacialMocap. You can try out the features before you buy. This app is free to use, but has some functional limitations. iFacialMocap allows you to capture facial expressions in an iOS app and communicate in real time with 3DCG software on your PC. You can also do an FBX export by email.PC-side software allows you to import VRM models. To export FBX, turn on the REC mode and record. And when you press the mail button, the version selection screen of FBX appears, and when you press the OK button, the FBX file is saved in the File folder and the mailer starts. Detailed usage is available at the following URL: https://ifacialmocap.com/ This app can create face animations by communicating with Maya, Unity and Blender in real time. In addition, animations created in real time can be baked. This app can load VRM avatars within the iOS app. In addition, this app is linked with VMagicMirror on the PC and VRM related apps such as Luppet and HANA_APP. To use, first start this app, then start "iFacialMocap to SoftWare app" on your PC and enter your iPhone's IP address. (Donwload from PC use :https://ifacialmocap.com/download/ ) Next, create up to 52 morph targets (BlendShape or ShapeKey) according to the naming convention. Finally, use 3DCG software to load the script / add-on and press the connection button. Very accurate facial motion capture can be performed very easily. This app is only available for models equipped with FaceID. The camera image and resulting depth data are only used to send motion capture data to the user's PC. That data is not stored in the iPhone. To get depth data from Apple's API, access to the camera is required. This application is only used for communication with PCs within the same network and does not send information to third parties. This app can only be used on iOS devices equipped with FaceID. Supported devices are as follows: ・iPhone iPhone 11 Pro Max iPhone 11 Pro iPhone 11 iPhone XS Max iPhone XS iPhone XR iPhone X ・iPad iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation) iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation) iPad Pro 11-inch * Face ID is not installed in the new iPhone SE 2nd generation released in 2020, but you can use iFacial Mocap by updating to iOS 14 or later. Not limited to iPhone SE 2nd generation, iFacial Mocap can be used if it has an A12 or higher chip and has been updated to iOS14.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: VTube Studio at 4.6 against iFacialMocapTr's 3.0. VTube Studio also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 22%) and ads (none vs shown). iFacialMocapTr's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. VTube Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iFacialMocapTr asks for nothing beyond the download.
VTube Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VTube Studio has 2.6K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of VTube Studio's written reviews are positive against 22% of iFacialMocapTr's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.
| Parameter | VTube Studio | iFacialMocapTr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (2.6K ratings) — better | 3.0 (17 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better | 21.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.6K — better | 17 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 452 MB | 300 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vincent Diener | DevelopW LLC |
Customer experience
VTube Studio
iFacialMocapTr
Bugs and 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
iFacialMocapTr
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
VTube Studio
- VTube Studio PRO$22.99
iFacialMocapTr
No in-app purchases








