# VTube Studio vs slapsimulator

The clearest difference is price: VTube Studio at Free against slapsimulator's $0.99. VTube Studio also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). slapsimulator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

VTube Studio is free to download; slapsimulator costs $0.99 up front. VTube Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. slapsimulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | VTube Studio | slapsimulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vtube-studio/id1511435444/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 59.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 452 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Vincent Diener](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511435443) | [元宁 秦](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835421779) |

## 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


### slapsimulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slapsimulator/id6751522393)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, 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 slapsimulator free?

slapsimulator costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do VTube Studio or slapsimulator have ads?

Neither VTube Studio nor slapsimulator shows ads.

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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.*