# ZBrush vs VirtuCamera 2

The clearest difference is price: ZBrush at Free against VirtuCamera 2's $19.99. ZBrush also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.3) and review sentiment (85% vs 56%). VirtuCamera 2's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and chart position (#18 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

ZBrush is free to download; VirtuCamera 2 costs $19.99 up front. ZBrush sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and VirtuCamera 2 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ZBrush holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZBrush has 254 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of ZBrush's written reviews are positive against 56% of VirtuCamera 2's.

ZBrush ships an update monthly, VirtuCamera 2 every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ZBrush | VirtuCamera 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $19.99 |
| Rating | **[4.1 (254 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zbrush-3d-model-maker/id6612028716/reviews)** | [3.3 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtucamera-2/id6761327593/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **254** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **85.0% of reviews** | 56.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#18** |
| Size | 1.1 GB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MAXON Computer GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438772272) | [The Weird Byte SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888933250) |

## What reviewers say

### ZBrush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zbrush-3d-model-maker/id6612028716)

Create professional 3D models and digital sculptures on your iPad. This app offers advanced sculpting, painting, and modeling tools with desktop-quality performance, ideal for artists on the go. Seamlessly integrate with desktop workflows for a complete creative experience.

**Highlights:** Pressure-sensitive sculpting with Apple Pencil, 200+ digital sculpting brushes, Advanced 3D modeling tools, Seamless desktop-iPad workflow, High-resolution polygon support, 3D painting without UV setup

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ZBrush Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| ZBrush Annual | $89.99 | per year |


### VirtuCamera 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtucamera-2/id6761327593)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Paid · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

This tool captures device motion and streams it in real-time to your favorite 3D software. Animate cameras with smooth motion and control playback directly from your device. Ideal for previs, layout, and animation tasks.

**Highlights:** Real-time viewport streaming, Device motion capture, Remote scene control, Up to 60 FPS capture, Camera animation smoothing, Encrypted Wi-Fi connection

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Indie Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Indie Yearly | $99.00 | per year |
| Pro Business Yearly | $990.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ZBrush free?

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

### Is VirtuCamera 2 free?

VirtuCamera 2 costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ZBrush or VirtuCamera 2?

ZBrush is rated higher. ZBrush averages 4.1 out of 5 from 254 ratings, while VirtuCamera 2 averages 3.3 from 13 ratings.

### Do ZBrush or VirtuCamera 2 have ads?

Neither ZBrush nor VirtuCamera 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ZBrush or VirtuCamera 2?

ZBrush ships an update monthly, and VirtuCamera 2 every 3 days. Most recently, ZBrush was updated on October 17, 2026 and VirtuCamera 2 on October 20, 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.*