# APS Sidekick vs Omniscient

The clearest difference is price: Omniscient at Free against APS Sidekick's $16.99. Omniscient also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (78 vs 3). APS Sidekick's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Omniscient is free to download; APS Sidekick costs $16.99 up front. Omniscient sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. APS Sidekick asks for nothing beyond the download.

APS Sidekick holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Omniscient has 78 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of APS Sidekick's written reviews are positive against 92% of Omniscient's.

APS Sidekick ships an update every 21 months, Omniscient every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | APS Sidekick | Omniscient |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $16.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aps-sidekick/id1536328156/reviews)** | [4.5 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omniscient-blender-cgi-lidar/id1606385838/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **78** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 92.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 5 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Grant Olsen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536328158) | [Stellaxis OÜ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606385840) |

## What reviewers say

### APS Sidekick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aps-sidekick/id1536328156)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Paid · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

This tool enables artists and animators to integrate ARKit facial capture into VR avatars for VR MocapFusion. Stream facial blendshape data in real-time for full body motion capture or live streaming with popular engines.

**Highlights:** ARKit facial capture for VR avatars, Real-time blendshape data streaming, VR MocapFusion integration, Full body motion capture export, Live streaming support, Unreal Engine, Unity, Blender plugins

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Omniscient

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omniscient-blender-cgi-lidar/id1606385838)

Capture and animate video within real-world scans using your device's camera. Effortlessly export your projects in industry-standard formats for seamless integration with leading VFX software like Blender, Cinema 4D, and Unreal Engine. LiDAR-equipped devices offer enhanced precision for 3D scans and depth data.

**Highlights:** Real-world scale environment scanning, Camera animation and tracking, Industry-standard export formats, Direct import to Blender, LiDAR-enhanced 3D scans, Integrated 3D player with editing tools, 4K video recording

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Plus | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Plus | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro | $39.99 | per month |
| Plus | $79.99 | per year |
| Plus | $79.99 | per year |
| Pro | $399.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Game-changer for VFX
- 👍 Easy to use for beginners
- 💡 Invaluable for hand-animated film
- ✨ Integrates seamlessly with Blender
- ⚡ Fast processing and tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Laggy when making animations
- 💰 Subscription model criticized
- 🐛 Invitation code issues
- 🐛 App crashes when going into projects folder
- 🐛 Didn't work on iPad initially

**Reported bugs**

- Laggy when making animations
- Invitation code issues
- App keeps crashing when going into projects folder
- Not working on iPad initially
- Recorded movements are glitchy

**Requested features**

- Integrate cinema cameras
- Add focal lengths
- Include Log profile
- Record on Apple Log
- Sync to audio


## Frequently asked questions

### Is APS Sidekick free?

APS Sidekick costs $16.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Omniscient free?

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

### Which has better reviews, APS Sidekick or Omniscient?

APS Sidekick is rated higher. APS Sidekick averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Omniscient averages 4.5 from 78 ratings.

### Do APS Sidekick or Omniscient have ads?

Neither APS Sidekick nor Omniscient shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, APS Sidekick or Omniscient?

APS Sidekick ships an update every 21 months, and Omniscient every 2 days. Most recently, APS Sidekick was updated on November 7, 2026 and Omniscient on November 7, 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.*