Keyaki Studio vs gal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Keyaki Studio
Create 3D avatar animations easily without complex software. Bring your stories to life with motion capture, facial expressions, and scene editing. Perfect for aspiring animators and manga creators.
- Motion capture with mocopi, BVH, FBX, GLB, VRMA, VMD
- Avatar acting editing: facial expressions, lip sync, hand poses
- Scene creation with multiple avatars and 3D object import
- Video recording with adjustable lights, effects, and backgrounds
- VRM Import and VRoid Hub integration
- AI Camera and VMC Protocol support
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This is an app that allows you to create animations using avatars. You can easily create 3D animations with avatars without using tools like Unity or Blender. Do you want to make an animation alone...? Want to create a manga but can’t draw...? Even without skills, friends, or money, this tool aims to help you turn the stories in your head into videos. [Motion Capture] Capture avatar movements using various methods: ● mocopi ● Animation files (bvh, fbx, glb, vrma, vmd) ● VMC Protocol ● AI Camera [Avatar Acting Editing] Edit avatar motions with a variety of features: ● Facial expressions ● Face tracking ● Lip sync (with audio files) ● Hand poses ● Hand tracking ● VRM Import (VRoid Hub integration) ● Bone adjustments ● Trimming [Scene Creation] ● Arrange multiple avatars to create group scenes ● Equip avatars with 3D models or objects ● Import 3D scenes ※ You can import 3D items and scenes from Unity using AssetBundles. [Video Recording] ● Adjust lights, camera effects, and shadows ● Insert images or videos as backgrounds ● AR shooting ※ When using motion capture or AR features, please ensure a safe environment before use.
gal
Create and stream with virtual avatars using this mobile studio. Import your own Live2D models, record content, and engage in multiplayer sessions with friends. Features professional face tracking and live camera backgrounds for immersive virtual performances.
- Import Live2D avatars
- In-app recording and capture
- Multiplayer for up to 3 players
- Professional face tracking
- Live camera backgrounds
- Streaming mode for OBS/Twitch
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Stream, record, and VTube with ease. gal:cast is the ultimate all-in-one mobile virtual studio for VTubers and avatar creators. gal:cast is the essential app for VTubers, avatar creators, and anyone looking to bring a virtual character to life. Whether you want to stream, record, or create engaging content, gal:cast brings professional-quality avatar animation to your iPhone or iPad. With support for up to 3 players, in-app recording, and live camera backgrounds, gal:cast has the tools take your VTubing to the next level. Key Features: 1. Import your own Live2D avatar: Easily load your Live2D models directly on your iPhone or iPad (must support Face ID) and bring them to life with high-quality face tracking. 2. Record and capture in-app: Capture video clips or photos of your avatar right within the app using our native capture tools. 3. Multiplayer with up 3 friends: VTube together with up to 3 friends locally using our intuitive multiplayer mode. Choose a different avatar for each player and act out scenes together! 4. Professional grade face tracking: Capture every nuance of expression and movement with our advanced tracking technology, making your avatar lively and responsive. 5. Live camera backgrounds: VTube IRL with live camera backgrounds. Place your avatar over a live camera feed—perfect for streaming outdoors or at anime events! 6. Streaming mode: Switch to streaming mode to hide all UI elements, then mirror to OBS or other popular tools—ideal for Twitch, Zoom, and Discord streaming. gal:cast is always evolving, with continual upgrades to our avatar capture technology and expanded support for more devices. We’re here to empower your virtual self-expression—your ideas, your style, your way! Have a feature request or feedback? We’d love to hear from you at galcast@galverse.art. Get Started Today! Download gal:cast to begin your journey with virtual avatars and experience a new level of digital creativity.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Keyaki Studio at none against gal's 1. Keyaki Studio also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks) and rating (3.2 vs 3.0). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. gal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Keyaki Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.
Keyaki Studio holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 4 respectively.
Keyaki Studio ships an update every 3 days, gal every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Keyaki Studio | gal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (15 ratings) — better | 3.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 541 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | YUTA UEDA | WAGAMI LABS K.K. |
Customer experience
Keyaki Studio
gal
In-app purchases
Keyaki Studio
No in-app purchases
gal
- gal:cast premium$9.99






