# Pofi Create vs VRoid Studio

The clearest difference is rating: Pofi Create at 4.1 against VRoid Studio's 3.5. Pofi Create also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). VRoid Studio's advantage is review sentiment (51% vs 22%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pofi Create sells 25 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and VRoid Studio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pofi Create holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 408 and 219 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 22% of Pofi Create's written reviews are positive against 51% of VRoid Studio's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pofi Create ships an update every 3 weeks, VRoid Studio monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pofi Create | VRoid Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (408 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pofi-create-ideas-reference/id1576489829/reviews)** | [3.5 (219 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vroid-studio/id6449727674/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **408** | 219 |
| Positive reviews | 22.0% of reviews | **50.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pofi Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576489831) | [pixiv Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/337248566) |

## What reviewers say

### Pofi Create

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pofi-create-ideas-reference/id1576489829)

This app provides a comprehensive 3D creation toolkit for artists. It features a vast library of assets, including characters, animals, and scenes, along with powerful tools for posing, animation, camera control, and lighting. It simplifies complex artistic challenges for illustrators, comic artists, and animators.

**Highlights:** Massive asset library (characters, animals, scenes), Skeletal control for precise posing, Motion creation and animation tools, Advanced camera system with perspective control, Professional lighting studio, Customizable expressions and prop deformation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PC Cloud（2000）Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| PC Cloud（5000）Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| 「Pofi Create」PRO Version 365day | $12.99 | per year |
| PC Cloud（500）Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| PC Cloud（2000）Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| PRO Annual Plan | $44.99 | per year |
| PLUS Annual Plan B | $74.99 | per year |
| PC Cloud（5000）Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| 「Pofi Create」 Discount | $0.99 | one-time |
| 「Pofi Create」 P-coin(60) | $1.99 | one-time |
| P Coin Pack  a | $7.99 | one-time |
| 「Pofi Create」P-coin(300) | $7.99 | one-time |
| 「Pofi Create」PRO  Version 365 day | $12.99 | one-time |
| 「Pofi Create」Pro Version | $12.99 | one-time |
| 「Pofi Create」P-coin(680) | $17.99 | one-time |
| P Coin Pack  b | $23.99 | one-time |
| 「Pofi Create」P-coin(980) | $24.99 | one-time |
| P Coin Pack  c | $39.99 | one-time |
| PLUS Plan C | $39.99 | one-time |
| PRO Plan | $44.99 | one-time |
| 「Pofi Create」Ultra Annual | $69.99 | one-time |
| P Coin Pack  d | $79.99 | one-time |
| 「Pofi Create」P-coin(3280) | $79.99 | one-time |
| P Coin Pack  e | $159.99 | one-time |
| P Coin Pack  f | $399.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤍 Best reference for posing
- 🙌 Great for art
- 👍 Helpful app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Everything locked behind paywall
- 🤯 Confusing and difficult to use
- 🤬 Predatory monetization
- 🐛 Crashes and network issues
- 💰 Insanely expensive

**Reported bugs**

- Login and sign-up issues
- Inability to save or load poses
- Compatibility problems on various devices

**Requested features**

- More free models and poses
- Easier posing and manipulation
- Better instructions and tutorials
- More language support
- Improved performance and stability


### VRoid Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vroid-studio/id6449727674)

Create unique 3D humanoid avatars with an intuitive and adaptable application. Easily customize body shapes, outfits, and fine details using preset items or the pen tool. Express your originality and share your creations with a supportive community.

**Highlights:** Intuitive 3D avatar creation, Extensive body and outfit customization, Pen tool for detailed texture design, Real-time 3D preview, Customizable hair physics, Freely set usage terms for creations, Upload to VRoid Hub for community sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VRoid Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| VRoid Plus | $13.49 | per 3 months |
| VRoid Plus | $24.99 | per 6 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Lots of customization options
- 💡 Good for making VTuber models
- 🎨 Allows creating OCs
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes, especially when editing textures
- 🐛 Crashes when exporting models
- 🐛 Laggy performance, especially on older devices
- 🐛 Loses progress when crashing
- 🐛 Unstable, unreliable app

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when editing clothing textures
- Crashes when trying to export models
- Laggy performance, especially on older iPads
- Loses progress when the app crashes
- Unreliable, unstable app

**Requested features**

- Add more clothing options and accessories
- Improve texture editing capabilities
- Add face tracking and motion tracking features
- Allow posing multiple characters together
- Improve auto-save functionality to prevent data loss


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pofi Create free?

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

### Is VRoid Studio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pofi Create or VRoid Studio?

Pofi Create is rated higher. Pofi Create averages 4.1 out of 5 from 408 ratings, while VRoid Studio averages 3.5 from 219 ratings.

### Do Pofi Create or VRoid Studio have ads?

VRoid Studio shows ads; Pofi Create does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pofi Create or VRoid Studio?

Pofi Create ships an update every 3 weeks, and VRoid Studio monthly. Most recently, Pofi Create was updated on September 29, 2026 and VRoid Studio on September 23, 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.*