# waidayo vs Live2DViewerEX

The clearest difference is ads: waidayo at none against Live2DViewerEX's shown. waidayo also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (157 vs 16). Live2DViewerEX's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.7). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for waidayo against 2.9 for Live2DViewerEX. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: waidayo has 157 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 38% and 38% positive.

waidayo ships an update fortnightly, Live2DViewerEX every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | waidayo | Live2DViewerEX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waidayo/id1513166077/reviews)** | [2.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live2dviewerex/id1634964162/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **157** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **38.4% of reviews** | 38.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 264 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.7 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Akira Sato](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513166076) | [海涛 汪](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506333210) |

## 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


### Live2DViewerEX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live2dviewerex/id1634964162)

View and interact with Live2D and Spine animated models. Supports WPK and LPK file formats, allowing you to load, edit, and engage with your models. Customize your viewing experience with image and video backgrounds.

**Highlights:** Manage Live2D and Spine models, Support WPK and LPK file formats, Load and edit models, Interact with models, Image and video background support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is waidayo free?

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

### Is Live2DViewerEX free?

Live2DViewerEX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, waidayo or Live2DViewerEX?

waidayo is rated higher. waidayo averages 3.0 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while Live2DViewerEX averages 2.9 from 16 ratings.

### Do waidayo or Live2DViewerEX have ads?

Live2DViewerEX shows ads; waidayo does not.

### Which is updated more often, waidayo or Live2DViewerEX?

waidayo ships an update fortnightly, and Live2DViewerEX every 3 weeks. Most recently, waidayo was updated on October 21, 2026 and Live2DViewerEX on October 24, 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.*