Comparison

CloneFace vs MotionPortrait

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CloneFace

Create realistic 3D face models from a single photo. Customize facial features, add accessories like sunglasses, and animate expressions. Export your creations as videos.

Highlights
  • 3D face generation from one photo
  • Facial feature customization
  • Add virtual sunglasses
  • Animate facial expressions
  • Virtual hairstyles
  • Talking and winking faces
  • Video export of animated faces
Features
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CloneFace is a 3D face generator that requires no special equipment. It uses just one photo to quickly create a 3D model of your face. CloneFace is simple and fun! Stay tuned—more features are coming soon. ===== Steps to building a 3D face ===== - On the first screen, you can choose a picture from the camera or your photo library. A default face will be used if no picture is selected. - The second screen is the FDP (Facial Definition Parameters) editing screen. Single-tap a facial feature to focus on it. You can move and resize the selected component using multitouch gestures. - Once the FDP is correctly placed on the face, a 3D model is generated on the third screen—the 3D Scene. Tap the Switch button to view face morphing in action. - Tap the Glasses button to add or remove 3D sunglasses. - Tap the Animation button to view and switch between facial expressions: happiness, anger, surprise, sadness, fear, and disgust. - Tap the Hair button to try virtual hairstyles on a 2D face view. - Tap the Speech button to make the face talk. - Tap the Eyes button to make the face wink. - Tap the Video button to export a movie of your animated face. Watch a demo on YouTube: http://youtu.be/OVkXEWo1JFc ===== About the author ===== Liansheng Zhang (Lian) is a senior software developer with over 15 years of experience in mobile application development. He worked at EA Mobile for 4 years, contributing to many of EA’s major mobile products. At EA, Lian was part of the frameworks team, specializing in 3D graphics and sound engines. He built the sound engine for Rockband. Before that, he worked at Isee3D, My Virtual Model, and AppsGo. In his spare time, Lian enjoys studying geology. He holds a Ph.D. in Geochemistry from the University of Paris, France. Please send your questions, comments and feedback to: clonecase@gmail.com

About

MotionPortrait

Transform your portrait photos into animated 3D avatars that mimic your speech. Add fun accessories and record your creations as movies to share with friends. This app processes your photos locally, ensuring your privacy.

Highlights
  • Create moving 3D avatars from photos
  • Lip-syncs to your voice
  • Record animated movies
  • Add hairstyles, glasses, and beards
  • Share creations on social media
  • Use as Twitter profile icon
Features
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MotionPortrait™ can transform any portrait photo into a moving 3D avatar that repeats your every word. *** How to use the app *** - Take a portrait photo or pick one from your photo library, and the face will automatically start moving in 3D. - Talk to it and it will repeat your every word. - Record your moving 3D avatar as a movie. - Try fun hairstyles, glasses, masks, and beards, and apply them to your animated 3D avatar. - Share your 3D movie with friends via email, Facebook, and Twitter. Upload your new look to Twitter and Facebook, and use it as your Twitter profile icon. (About handling of personal information) MotionPortrait app does not collect any personal data. - Our app creates your avatar without uploading your photo to any web server. - Our app does not save or upload your avatar data without your operation. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. mp_apps@motionportrait.com

Screenshots

MotionPortrait4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MotionPortrait at Free against CloneFace's $0.99. MotionPortrait also leads on rating (3.2 vs 1.5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

MotionPortrait is free to download; CloneFace costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MotionPortrait holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MotionPortrait has 135 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of CloneFace's written reviews are positive against 47% of MotionPortrait's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CloneFace ships an update every 6 months, MotionPortrait fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
CloneFace versus MotionPortrait: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloneFaceMotionPortrait
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating1.5 (2 ratings)3.2 (135 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews47.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2135 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.69.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerliansheng zhangMotionPortrait, Inc.

Customer experience

CloneFace

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

MotionPortrait

All ratings134 ratings
Positive52.2%
Neutral11.9%
Negative35.8%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive47.3%
Neutral16.1%
Negative36.6%

Bugs and requests

CloneFace

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

MotionPortrait

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • App crashes on startup or during use
  • Eyes repositioning randomly after adjustment
  • Mouth and eye positions moving together unintentionally
  • Audio not recording properly or only capturing partial speech
  • Video exports with black bars on edges
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  • Glitches appearing in top right corner of images
  • Glasses moving during animation
  • Hair and eyelashes moving incorrectly with blinks
  • Random faces or teeth appearing in animations
  • Share button stuck or non-functional
  • Sound cancellation on iPad screen recordings
  • App freezing when adjusting facial features
  • Saving functionality completely broken
  • Microphone turning back on automatically
  • Exported videos showing still images instead of animations
  • Audio lag and sync issues during playback
  • Sensitivity issues with touch controls

Requested features

15 requests
  • Head turning and body movement capabilities
  • Multiple facial expressions and mood library
  • Longer audio recording duration (currently ~7-15 seconds)
  • External microphone support
  • HD video export quality
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  • Ability to disable or control random blinking
  • Face mapping control to prevent background movement
  • Scaling controls for eye and mouth position markers
  • More realistic 3D animation effects
  • Support for multiple faces in single image
  • Adjustable countdown timer
  • Better eye detection for people wearing glasses
  • Audio import functionality
  • Better lip-sync accuracy
  • Universal app support for iPad

In-app purchases

None

CloneFace

No in-app purchases

None

MotionPortrait

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CloneFace free?
CloneFace costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MotionPortrait free?
MotionPortrait is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CloneFace or MotionPortrait?
MotionPortrait is rated higher. CloneFace averages 1.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while MotionPortrait averages 3.2 from 135 ratings.
Do CloneFace or MotionPortrait have ads?
Neither CloneFace nor MotionPortrait shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CloneFace or MotionPortrait?
CloneFace ships an update every 6 months, and MotionPortrait fortnightly. Most recently, CloneFace was updated on June 11, 2026 and MotionPortrait on September 20, 2026.

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