Comparison

ylmX vs Virtual Avatar Camera

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

Head to head
About

ylmX

Apply real-time AI face transformations directly on your device. This app allows for live preview, recording, and local processing of photos and videos with adjustable face details and filters. It prioritizes privacy with on-device processing and no cloud uploads.

Highlights
  • Real-time AI face transformation preview
  • Live recording and local export
  • Photo and video import
  • Adjustable face detail and filter controls
  • On-device model support
  • Privacy-focused local processing
Features
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Create real-time AI face transformation effects directly on your device. ylmX is an on-device AI camera built for short-video creators and live content workflows. Preview effects through the camera, record in real time, process existing photos or videos, and export locally. Key features: - Real-time face transformation preview and recording - Photo and video import with local processing - Controls for face detail, teeth, filters, and effect intensity - Dedicated on-device model support - Tuned for eyewear and glasses scenes - Fast, private workflows without uploading media to a cloud AI service Privacy by design: - Face processing runs locally on device. - Photos, videos, camera frames, face landmarks, face embeddings, and model files are never sent to ylmX, TikTok, Meta, advertisers, analytics providers, or any other server. - Limited non-media attribution events may be sent with permission for advertising measurement and optimization. They never contain user media or face data. - StoreKit is used for subscriptions and purchase verification. No account or login is required. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://attribution-proxy.vercel.app/api/privacy

About

Virtual Avatar Camera

Create engaging videos without showing your face. This app uses your camera to animate a virtual avatar that mimics your expressions and movements, allowing you to produce content easily. Ideal for social media, tutorials, or anyone camera-shy.

Highlights
  • Record video with camera input
  • Avatar follows facial expressions
  • Record camera and avatar simultaneously
  • Adjust avatar position and size post-recording
  • Export videos to Photos
  • Create faceless talking-head videos
Features
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Avatar Camera is a creative tool for people who want to make videos without showing their face. Use your camera to drive a virtual avatar that appears on screen for you in talking-head videos, short clips, tutorials, sharing and everyday content. Whether you're camera-shy, can't show your face right now, or just want an easier way to create, your avatar can speak for you. Key features: - Preview and record video with your camera - A virtual avatar follows your expressions and movements - Record the camera view and your avatar at the same time - Adjust the avatar's position and size after recording - Export videos and save them to Photos Great for: - Faceless talking-head videos - Social media content - Tutorials, knowledge sharing and daily updates - Appearing on camera as a virtual character - Getting started with video before you're comfortable on camera You don't have to show your face to start creating. Avatar Camera: let your avatar be on camera for you. Membership: - The app is free to download, and recording, editing and saving to Photos are free. Free videos carry a watermark; members save without it. - Monthly Membership renews automatically every month until cancelled. Cancel anytime in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lovingu.fun/virtual_camera_secret

Screenshots

ylmX4 screens
Virtual Avatar Camera3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Virtual Avatar Camera at 100% against ylmX's 0%. Virtual Avatar Camera also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. ylmX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Virtual Avatar Camera sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ylmX ships an update every 4 days, Virtual Avatar Camera daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ylmX versus Virtual Avatar Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterylmXVirtual Avatar Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.117.1
Further details — not scored
Size502 MB29 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer玉龙 王钢 陈

Customer experience

ylmX

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Virtual Avatar Camera

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ylmX

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly$99.991 Year
1 purchases

Virtual Avatar Camera

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Membership$0.991 Month

Questions

Is ylmX free?
ylmX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Virtual Avatar Camera free?
Virtual Avatar Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ylmX or Virtual Avatar Camera have ads?
Neither ylmX nor Virtual Avatar Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ylmX or Virtual Avatar Camera?
ylmX ships an update every 4 days, and Virtual Avatar Camera daily. Most recently, ylmX was updated on October 30, 2026 and Virtual Avatar Camera on November 5, 2026.

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