# VRChat vs Gacha Life 2

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gacha Life 2 at none against VRChat's 12. Gacha Life 2 also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 46%) and ratings volume (34K vs 3.3K). VRChat's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, rating, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VRChat sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Gacha Life 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for VRChat against 4.5 for Gacha Life 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gacha Life 2 has 34K ratings behind it against 3.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of VRChat's written reviews are positive against 70% of Gacha Life 2's.

VRChat ships an update weekly, Gacha Life 2 monthly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | VRChat | Gacha Life 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vrchat/id6448578770/reviews) | **[4.5 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gacha-life-2/id6468838207/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.3K | **34K** |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | **69.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#89** | #91 |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [VRChat Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685027434) | [Lunime Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/908086553) |

## What reviewers say

### VRChat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vrchat/id6448578770)

**Currently charting:** #89 Top Free · Role Playing, #166 Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store)

Explore a vast virtual universe with endless possibilities, from thrilling adventures and games to social gatherings and creative expression. Connect with friends, meet new people, and even build your own worlds and avatars. Experience immersive social interaction, whether in VR or on mobile.

**Highlights:** Explore user-created worlds, Customize unique avatars, Play thousands of games, Connect with friends, Build your own virtual spaces, Full-body tracking support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VRChat+ (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| VRChat+ (Yearly) | $99.99 | per year |
| 600 VRChat Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| VRChat+ Gift (One month) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1200 VRChat Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2400 VRChat Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3000 VRChat Credits | $24.99 | one-time |
| 3600 VRChat Credits | $29.99 | one-time |
| 4800 VRChat Credits | $39.99 | one-time |
| 6000 VRChat Credits | $49.99 | one-time |
| 9000 VRChat Credits | $74.99 | one-time |
| 12000 VRChat Credits | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔥 Fire game
- 🎉 Excited for iOS launch
- 🎨 Clean UI presentation
- 🌐 Able to play on the go

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Compatibility issues with older devices
- 🔋 Battery life concerns
- 🤔 Confusing login process
- 📱 Not optimized for small screens

**Reported bugs**

- Play button not working on iPad
- Login issues on some accounts

**Requested features**

- Google login option
- iPad support
- Improved compatibility for lower-end devices


### Gacha Life 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gacha-life-2/id6468838207)

**Currently charting:** #91 Top Free · Role Playing (US App Store)

Design and customize anime-style characters with extensive fashion options. Create unique scenes and stories using a studio mode with backgrounds and poses. Collect preset characters through a gacha simulator.

**Highlights:** Anime character creation, Extensive fashion customization, Studio mode for scenes and stories, Hundreds of backgrounds, Gacha simulator for character collection, Customizable poses and items

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Endless customization options
- 🎨 Improved art style and visuals
- 🎨 New accessories and features
- 👍 Smooth gameplay and performance
- 🎨 Custom poses and adjustments

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (screen orientation, character duplication, etc.)
- 🔍 Confusing UI and navigation
- 🔍 Lack of backgrounds and preset poses
- 🔍 Thick eye outlines

**Reported bugs**

- Screen orientation issues (portrait mode in landscape, upside down)
- Character duplication and loss of progress when switching characters
- Adjustments not working as expected (eyes, pupils, etc.)
- Freezing and crashing after ads

**Requested features**

- More hairstyle options, especially for diverse hair types
- Ability to save and load custom poses
- More background options and the ability to import custom backgrounds
- Preset poses like walking, running, sitting, etc.


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VRChat free?

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

### Is Gacha Life 2 free?

Gacha Life 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VRChat or Gacha Life 2?

Gacha Life 2 is rated higher. VRChat averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Gacha Life 2 averages 4.5 from 34K ratings.

### Do VRChat or Gacha Life 2 have ads?

Gacha Life 2 shows ads; VRChat does not.

### Which is updated more often, VRChat or Gacha Life 2?

VRChat ships an update weekly, and Gacha Life 2 monthly. Most recently, VRChat was updated on October 28, 2026 and Gacha Life 2 on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, VRChat or Gacha Life 2?

VRChat currently peaks at #89 in the App Store charts, and Gacha Life 2 at #91. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*