# VTube Studio vs Streaming+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VTube Studio at 60% against Streaming+'s 2%. VTube Studio also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 2). Streaming+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VTube Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Streaming+ 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 2, 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 2% of Streaming+'s.

VTube Studio ships an update every 5 weeks, Streaming+ monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VTube Studio | Streaming+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vtube-studio/id1511435444/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streaming-plus/id1576479240/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 1.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 452 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Vincent Diener](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511435443) | [eplus inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/465887676) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Streaming+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streaming-plus/id1576479240)

Watch live and on-demand video streams with adjustable image quality, volume, and full-screen options. Engage with others through a chat function, if available for the event.

**Highlights:** Live streaming, On-demand streaming, Image quality adjustment, Volume adjustment, Full-screen display, Chat function

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VTube Studio free?

VTube Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Streaming+ free?

Streaming+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VTube Studio or Streaming+?

VTube Studio is rated higher. VTube Studio averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Streaming+ averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do VTube Studio or Streaming+ have ads?

Neither VTube Studio nor Streaming+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VTube Studio or Streaming+?

VTube Studio ships an update every 5 weeks, and Streaming+ monthly. Most recently, VTube Studio was updated on September 23, 2026 and Streaming+ on September 22, 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.*