# Avatar vs Genies Camera

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Genies Camera at 100% against Avatar's 50%. Genies Camera also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and rating (4.5 vs 2.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Genies Camera is free to download; Avatar costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Genies Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Genies Camera has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Avatar's written reviews are positive against 100% of Genies Camera's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Avatar | Genies Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avatar-live-portrait/id1526986379/reviews) | **[4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genies-camera/id6480532620/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 111 MB | 417 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [涛 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1194352016) | [Genies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/466882882) |

## What reviewers say

### Avatar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avatar-live-portrait/id1526986379)

This app uses facial recognition to animate your portrait, bringing ACGN characters to life. Record videos with voice and change backgrounds to customize your creations.

**Highlights:** Facial emotion recognition, Body recognition, ACGN character animation, Background image customization, Screen recording with video and voice

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Genies Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genies-camera/id6480532620)

Create mixed reality content by integrating a personalized digital avatar into your real-world environment. Capture dynamic performances with your avatar mimicking your movements and facial expressions.

**Highlights:** Integrate digital avatars into real-world scenes, Avatar mimics user's facial expressions, Capture mixed reality images and videos, Avatar performs actions like running and posing, Demonstration of Genies XR Tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Avatar free?

Avatar costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Genies Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Avatar or Genies Camera?

Genies Camera is rated higher. Avatar averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Genies Camera averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do Avatar or Genies Camera have ads?

Neither Avatar nor Genies Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Avatar or Genies Camera?

Avatar ships an update every 3 weeks, and Genies Camera every 3 weeks. Most recently, Avatar was updated on September 9, 2026 and Genies Camera on September 11, 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.*