# Virtual Face vs Pier Camera

The clearest difference is rating: Pier Camera at 5.0 against Virtual Face's 3.6. Pier Camera also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). Virtual Face's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pier Camera sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Virtual Face asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pier Camera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Virtual Face has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Virtual Face ships an update monthly, Pier Camera every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtual Face | Pier Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-face/id1642177402/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pier-camera-avatar-irl/id6752328298/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 88 MB | 386 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Katsuhiro Wada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642177404) | [Dolami,Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805985683) |

## What reviewers say

### Virtual Face

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-face/id1642177402)

Transform your photos into a virtual avatar for VTubing. Easily create a unique digital persona using your own face and enjoy virtual activities.

**Highlights:** Create virtual avatars from photos, Use VRM models, Easy face transformation, Virtual VTubing activities, Simple photo capture

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pier Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pier-camera-avatar-irl/id6752328298)

Create unique photos and videos by placing your avatar or characters into real-world scenes using augmented reality. Adjust lighting, add multiple characters, and save your creations to a dedicated cloud gallery. Easily share your content across social media platforms.

**Highlights:** AR camera for real-world avatar placement, Adjustable lighting and shadow effects, Support for multiple characters, Up to 4K avatar resolution, Dedicated cloud gallery, Cross-posting to social media

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pier Plus | $0.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Virtual Face free?

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

### Is Pier Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Virtual Face or Pier Camera?

Pier Camera is rated higher. Virtual Face averages 3.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Pier Camera averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Virtual Face or Pier Camera have ads?

Neither Virtual Face nor Pier Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Virtual Face or Pier Camera?

Virtual Face ships an update monthly, and Pier Camera every 5 days. Most recently, Virtual Face was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pier Camera on November 5, 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.*