# Make A Pose vs Doll Dancer

The clearest difference is rating: Doll Dancer at 4.6 against Make A Pose's 4.0. Doll Dancer also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). Make A Pose's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Make A Pose sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Doll Dancer sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Doll Dancer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 507 and 858 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Make A Pose's written reviews are positive against 66% of Doll Dancer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Make A Pose ships an update every 2 months, Doll Dancer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Make A Pose | Doll Dancer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (507 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-a-pose/id929933457/reviews) | **[4.6 (858 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doll-dancer-mmd-vroid-amv-app/id1394822854/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 507 | **858** |
| Positive reviews | **67.9% of reviews** | 66.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 85 MB | 234 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [驰 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/797001729) | [诺 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1394822853) |

## What reviewers say

### Make A Pose

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-a-pose/id929933457)

Create and customize character poses with intuitive controls. Add simple objects and adjust lighting for reference. Save multiple poses, share screenshots, and unlock additional characters and features through in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Intuitive joint editing, Non-uniform scaling of character parts, Save up to 9 poses, Pose with objects, Screenshot sharing, Adjustable light direction for reference shadows, Unlockable characters and backgrounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock SaveDate | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for drawing and animation
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 👍 Versatile posing controls
- 👍 Useful for reference
- 👍 Good for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 💰 Too many ads and in-app purchases
- 👎 Difficult to navigate and control
- 👎 Limited character options (only male)
- 👎 Unnatural and stiff poses

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues
- Inability to change female character
- Difficulty moving and positioning objects
- Inconsistent and buggy joint movements

**Requested features**

- Add female and other character models
- Improve camera controls and perspectives
- Implement undo/redo functionality
- Allow saving and loading of poses
- Add more props and customization options


### Doll Dancer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doll-dancer-mmd-vroid-amv-app/id1394822854)

Easily create MMD animations with your favorite characters. Import models from VRoid Hub or MMD files, and apply countless dance and camera motions. Customize skies, lighting, and special effects to bring your visions to life.

**Highlights:** Import VRoid Hub characters, Load MMD model files (PMX), Apply MMD dance and camera files (VMD), Customizable skies and lighting, Adjustable special effects, YouTube tutorial support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get 30 gold tickets | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hoshi Daily and bikini packs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Naoko Daily and bikini packs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Riko Daily and bikini packs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sensei Daily and bikini packs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Riko模型组 | $2.99 | one-time |
| VIP，new year sale | $3.99 | one-time |
| Get 130 gold tickets | $3.99 | one-time |
| Get 330 gold tickets | $9.99 | one-time |
| Doll Dancer VIP | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Great for mobile MMD
- 🚀 Convenient VRoid Hub integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes with multiple models
- 🐛 Issues with model loading and textures
- 🔒 Limited customization options
- 💰 Paid models/features

**Reported bugs**

- Models appearing in T-pose
- Liked models not showing up
- Crashes when trying to record
- Texture issues with imported models

**Requested features**

- Add more models and dances
- Allow importing custom models and animations
- Improve model positioning and rigging
- Add more advanced editing tools
- Implement better audio support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Make A Pose free?

Make A Pose is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Doll Dancer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Make A Pose or Doll Dancer?

Doll Dancer is rated higher. Make A Pose averages 4.0 out of 5 from 507 ratings, while Doll Dancer averages 4.6 from 858 ratings.

### Do Make A Pose or Doll Dancer have ads?

Doll Dancer shows ads; Make A Pose does not.

### Which is updated more often, Make A Pose or Doll Dancer?

Make A Pose ships an update every 2 months, and Doll Dancer every 10 days. Most recently, Make A Pose was updated on October 20, 2026 and Doll Dancer on October 24, 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.*