# Mikuture vs VTube Studio

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mikuture at none against VTube Studio's 1. Mikuture also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 60%). VTube Studio's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VTube Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mikuture asks for nothing beyond the download.

VTube Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VTube Studio has 2.7K ratings behind it against 466, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of Mikuture's written reviews are positive against 60% of VTube Studio's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Mikuture ships an update every 4 months, VTube Studio every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mikuture | VTube Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (466 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mikuture/id897505300/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vtube-studio/id1511435444/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 466 | **2.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.2% of reviews** | 59.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 134 MB | 452 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Seita Karino](https://appshunter.io/developer/897505303) | [Vincent Diener](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511435443) |

## 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


### VTube Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vtube-studio/id1511435444)

Transform into a virtual YouTuber using your own Live2D models. Utilize your iPhone or iPad for high-quality face tracking, or stream data to your computer for animation in videos and livestreams. Easy model loading and comprehensive documentation are provided.

**Highlights:** Load custom Live2D models, High-quality face tracking, Stream tracking data to PC, Use on iPhone/iPad, Use on macOS/Windows, Live2D Cubism SDK licensed

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VTube Studio PRO | $22.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth facial tracking
- 👍 Great for vtubing
- 🚀 Accurate and responsive
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fantastic app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Camera issues (can't switch to front camera)
- 🐛 Connectivity problems with PC
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Overheats phone
- 🐛 Tracking issues

**Reported bugs**

- Camera not working on older devices
- Difficulty connecting to PC
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Overheating issues on phones

**Requested features**

- Add custom character creation
- Improve model import process
- Add more avatar options
- Implement landscape mode for iPad
- Add ability to change hair/skin color


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mikuture free?

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

### Is VTube Studio free?

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

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

VTube Studio is rated higher. Mikuture averages 4.3 out of 5 from 466 ratings, while VTube Studio averages 4.6 from 2.7K ratings.

### Do Mikuture or VTube Studio have ads?

Neither Mikuture nor VTube Studio shows ads.

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

Mikuture ships an update every 4 months, and VTube Studio every 5 weeks. Most recently, Mikuture was updated on November 12, 2026 and VTube Studio on November 11, 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.*