# QUICKIE vs xpression avatar

The clearest difference is rating: xpression avatar at 4.5 against QUICKIE's 3.6. xpression avatar also leads on ratings volume (17K vs 8). QUICKIE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (52% vs 27%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. xpression avatar sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. QUICKIE asks for nothing beyond the download.

xpression avatar holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: xpression avatar has 17K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of QUICKIE's written reviews are positive against 27% of xpression avatar's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

QUICKIE ships an update every 3 weeks, xpression avatar every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QUICKIE | xpression avatar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickie-live-messenger/id939630105/reviews) | **[4.5 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xpression-avatar/id1350290382/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | **52.2% of reviews** | 26.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 394 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SpikeNow Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/491044400) | [EmbodyMe, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1350290381) |

## What reviewers say

### QUICKIE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickie-live-messenger/id939630105)

Connect with friends through live sketching, animated photos, and disappearing video/audio messages. Messages are sent instantly and self-destruct after viewing or 24 hours, fostering intimate and private connections.

**Highlights:** Live sketching, Animated photos and selfies, Video and audio messages, Instant message sending, Self-destructing messages, Private connections

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### xpression avatar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xpression-avatar/id1350290382)

Create personalized CG and anime-style avatars from your selfies. An AI crafts unique digital versions of you that react to your facial expressions and movements in real time. Customize your avatar's appearance and share animated videos with friends.

**Highlights:** AI-generated avatars from selfies, Real-time facial expression tracking, Customizable appearance (hair, outfits, makeup), Animated video sharing, Prompt-based customization, CG and anime styles

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium One Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium One Year | $79.99 | per year |
| Basic AI Avatar Creation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special AI Avatar Creation | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $249.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome app
- 👍 Fun to use
- 🔒 Great security features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Disappointing updates
- 🤕 Compatibility issues
- 📽 Poor video quality

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when selecting photos
- Face detection not working properly
- Video search function not loading
- Inability to use own photos

**Requested features**

- Bring back the old version
- Add option to remove watermark
- Improve mouth sync and facial animations
- Allow manual adjustment of facial points
- Add support for more devices and iOS versions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QUICKIE free?

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

### Is xpression avatar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, QUICKIE or xpression avatar?

xpression avatar is rated higher. QUICKIE averages 3.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while xpression avatar averages 4.5 from 17K ratings.

### Do QUICKIE or xpression avatar have ads?

Neither QUICKIE nor xpression avatar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, QUICKIE or xpression avatar?

QUICKIE ships an update every 3 weeks, and xpression avatar every 2 months. Most recently, QUICKIE was updated on October 24, 2026 and xpression avatar on October 25, 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.*