# Mikuture vs Vivid Studio

The clearest difference is price: Mikuture at Free against Vivid Studio's $4.99. Mikuture also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (86% vs 68%). Vivid Studio's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Mikuture is free to download; Vivid Studio costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Mikuture holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mikuture has 453 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Mikuture's written reviews are positive against 68% of Vivid Studio's.

Mikuture ships an update every 3 months, Vivid Studio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mikuture | Vivid Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.3 (453 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mikuture/id897505300/reviews)** | [3.7 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vivid-studio/id1495317835/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **453** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | **86.2% of reviews** | 68.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 129 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Seita Karino](https://appshunter.io/developer/897505303) | [taitor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1397422342) |

## What reviewers say

### Mikuture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mikuture/id897505300)

Create augmented reality scenes with virtual idols like Hatsune Miku. This unofficial app allows users to place and interact with popular Vocaloid characters in real-world environments through their device's camera.

**Highlights:** Live-action AR synthesis, Virtual idol characters, Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin & Len, Megurine Luka, MEIKO, KAITO

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute and fun app
- 🎨 Wide variety of characters
- 💡 Ability to take photos with Miku
- 🎉 Great for Miku/Vocaloid fans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Character models/outfits not loading
- 🔍 Limited character selection
- 🤔 Lack of customization options
- 🤢 Underwear visibility issue

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Character models not loading properly
- Laggy performance on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add more Vocaloid characters (Kaito, Meiko, Rin, Len, etc.)
- Allow custom poses and animations
- Implement video recording feature
- Add ability to have multiple characters in one scene
- Provide more outfit/costume options


### Vivid Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vivid-studio/id1495317835)

Create 3D model-based videos and images. Import your own 3D models and motion data, arrange them in a scene with lights, and preview your animation. Export your creations as videos or still images.

**Highlights:** Import 3D model data (.obj, .x, .pmd, .pmx), Import motion data (.vmd, .vpd), Edit CG scenes with models and lights, Attach motion files to models, Preview scenes with animations, Export as videos and images

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mikuture free?

Mikuture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Vivid Studio free?

Vivid Studio costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mikuture or Vivid Studio?

Mikuture is rated higher. Mikuture averages 4.3 out of 5 from 453 ratings, while Vivid Studio averages 3.7 from 24 ratings.

### Do Mikuture or Vivid Studio have ads?

Neither Mikuture nor Vivid Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mikuture or Vivid Studio?

Mikuture ships an update every 3 months, and Vivid Studio every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mikuture was updated on September 23, 2026 and Vivid Studio on September 26, 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.*