# Hyper vs Live2DViewerEX

The clearest difference is rating: Hyper at 4.6 against Live2DViewerEX's 2.9. Hyper also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (11K vs 16). Live2DViewerEX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hyper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Live2DViewerEX asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hyper holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hyper has 11K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 39% and 39% positive.

Hyper ships an update every 2 weeks, Live2DViewerEX every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hyper | Live2DViewerEX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyper-vtuber-studio/id1535709341/reviews)** | [2.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live2dviewerex/id1634964162/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 39.2% of reviews | **39.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 2.0 GB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [DarkHorse(Japan)](https://appshunter.io/developer/456043579) | [海涛 汪](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506333210) |

## What reviewers say

### 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hyper Pro | $29.99 | 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


### 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 Hyper free?

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

### Is Live2DViewerEX free?

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

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

Hyper is rated higher. Hyper averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Live2DViewerEX averages 2.9 from 16 ratings.

### Do Hyper or Live2DViewerEX have ads?

Live2DViewerEX shows ads; Hyper does not.

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

Hyper ships an update every 2 weeks, and Live2DViewerEX every 4 weeks. Most recently, Hyper was updated on November 3, 2026 and Live2DViewerEX on November 3, 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.*