# TDPT vs The Jerks

The clearest difference is rating: The Jerks at 4.2 against TDPT's 2.8. The Jerks also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months). TDPT's advantage is ratings volume (292 vs 5). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TDPT sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Jerks asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Jerks holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TDPT has 292 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TDPT ships an update every 4 months, The Jerks every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TDPT | The Jerks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (292 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tdpt/id1561086509/reviews) | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-jerks/id1641004380/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **292** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 29.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 235 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DIGITAL STANDARD CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/660156728) | [IORAMA AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/933451747) |

## What reviewers say

### TDPT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tdpt/id1561086509)

Capture full-body motion in real-time using your device's camera or existing videos. Customize your avatar and background for dynamic animations. Export motion data for further use.

**Highlights:** Real-time motion capture, Capture from photos and videos, Avatar customization, Background image selection, Motion data export, VRM avatar support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TDPT Premium Menu | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth tracking
- 👍 Affordable premium option
- 👍 Useful for VRChat
- 👍 Good alternative to expensive FBT setups

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Premium purchase issues
- 🐛 Calibration problems

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Premium subscription not working properly
- Tracking issues when turning around
- Compatibility problems with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Hand and finger tracking
- Ability to disable certain trackers
- Landscape mode support
- Improved export options (e.g. BVH, VMD)
- Ability to save purchased status


### The Jerks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-jerks/id1641004380)

Experience a live motion capture experiment with quirky characters. Watch as they hilariously attempt to replicate human movements in entertaining ways.

**Highlights:** Live motion capture, Jerky character animations, Mimics human movements, Entertaining experiments, Suitable for all ages

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TDPT free?

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

### Is The Jerks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TDPT or The Jerks?

The Jerks is rated higher. TDPT averages 2.8 out of 5 from 292 ratings, while The Jerks averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do TDPT or The Jerks have ads?

Neither TDPT nor The Jerks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TDPT or The Jerks?

TDPT ships an update every 4 months, and The Jerks every 2 days. Most recently, TDPT was updated on November 3, 2026 and The Jerks on November 3, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*