# waidayo vs Hyper

The clearest difference is rating: Hyper at 4.6 against waidayo's 3.0. Hyper also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 146). waidayo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 25). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hyper sells 25 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. waidayo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hyper holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hyper has 11K ratings behind it against 146, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of waidayo's written reviews are positive against 40% of Hyper's.

waidayo ships an update fortnightly, Hyper every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | waidayo | Hyper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waidayo/id1513166077/reviews) | **[4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyper-vtuber-studio/id1535709341/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 146 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 38.1% of reviews | **39.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 264 MB | 2.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **15.7** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Akira Sato](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513166076) | [Hyper Online, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535709343) |

## What reviewers say

### waidayo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waidayo/id1513166077)

Capture your facial expressions and animate a virtual avatar in real-time. This app sends motion capture data to compatible PC software, allowing for dynamic virtual performances. Requires an iPhone or iPad with Face ID.

**Highlights:** Facial expression capture, Avatar animation, VMC protocol support, Real-time motion data streaming, Face ID integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good facial tracking
- 🚀 Works well on iOS devices
- 💡 Potential for improvement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Face tracking issues after updates
- 🐛 Crashes when trying to import VRM models
- 🐛 Laggy and buggy performance
- 🤔 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Face tracking freezes or stops working
- App crashes when accessing certain features
- Inability to change or customize the default avatar

**Requested features**

- Add ability to create custom avatars
- Implement hand and emotion tracking
- Provide green screen background option
- Allow for easier VRM model import


### Hyper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyper-vtuber-studio/id1535709341)

Create and animate your own 3D avatars for virtual streaming. Use advanced motion capture to bring your digital persona to life and stream directly to popular platforms or video calls. Supports imported VRoid and VRM files.

**Highlights:** Avatar Builder, Import VRoid/VRM avatars, Facial and hand motion capture, Mobile recording studio, OBS streaming mode, Direct streaming to PC

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hyper Pro: Starter | $2.99 | per month |
| Hyper Pro: Indie | $5.99 | per month |
| Hyper Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Hyper AI Plus | $12.99 | per month |
| Hyper Pro: Starter (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Hyper Pro: Indie (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |
| Hyper AI Plus (Annual) | $79.99 | per year |
| Hyper Pro (Annual) | $99.99 | per year |
| 10 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Gems (Gift) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Coins (Gift) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Gems (Gift) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200 Coins (Gift) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hyper Pro: Starter (1 Month) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins (Gift) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 Gems (Gift) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Coins (Gift) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100 Gems (Gift) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hyper Pro (1 Month) | $11.99 | one-time |
| 150 Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| 345 Gems | $29.99 | one-time |
| Hyper Pro | $29.99 | one-time |
| 560 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| 1300 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth face tracking
- 💡 Customizable avatars
- 🚀 Free-to-play model
- 👍 Friendly community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🔒 Paywall for many features
- 🐛 Tracking and rigging issues

**Reported bugs**

- Avatar customization bugs
- Incompatibility with certain devices
- Login and account issues
- Overheating and performance problems

**Requested features**

- More clothing and accessory options
- Ability to import custom models
- Improved hand tracking
- Dark mode option
- Expanded AI chat functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is waidayo free?

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

### Is Hyper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, waidayo or Hyper?

Hyper is rated higher. waidayo averages 3.0 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while Hyper averages 4.6 from 11K ratings.

### Do waidayo or Hyper have ads?

Neither waidayo nor Hyper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, waidayo or Hyper?

waidayo ships an update fortnightly, and Hyper every 2 weeks. Most recently, waidayo was updated on September 14, 2026 and Hyper on October 1, 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.*