# Live Link Face

> For Unreal Engine

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1495370836](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1495370836)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1495370836`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Unreal Engine
- **Category:** Graphics & Design
- **Rating:** 3.60 / 5 (114 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.7.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-26
- **First published:** 2020-07-07
- **Size:** 117 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/live-link-face/id1495370836)
- **Website:** [http://www.epicgames.com](http://www.epicgames.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.epicgames.com/site/en-US/privacypolicy](https://www.epicgames.com/site/en-US/privacypolicy)

## Description

Live Link Face enables effortless facial animation in Unreal Engine by capturing performances from your iPhone or iPad. It supports real-time streaming and processed animation for MetaHuman Animator, translating ARKit facial data into high-fidelity facial animation for MetaHumans. Works with iPhone 12+ and a desktop PC running Windows 10/11.

Key features include real-time animation for MetaHumans and non-MetaHuman characters, OSC or MetaHuman Plugin remote control, timecode synchronization via system clock, NTP, or Tentacle Sync, take management, on-device review, AirDrop sharing, and network transfer to MetaHuman Animator for streamlined production.

## Rankings

- #141,713 — Overall

## Review summary

Live Link Face is valued for Unreal Engine mocap via Live Link, with strong integration and production-pipeline potential. However, it suffers widespread stability and compatibility problems: crashes after updates, camera permissions failures, black screen startup issues, depth-data/transfer errors, and unreliable head tracking. Some devices/OS versions (e.g., iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 17, iOS 26) appear affected. Overall, the concept and Live Link advantage are clear, but broad fixes are needed before it can be reliably used in production.

### Pros

- Strong Unreal Engine Live Link integration for facial mocap data
- Can transfer mocap data into Unreal via Live Link, fitting production pipelines
- Positive outlook on Live Link and Apple AR as forward-looking features

### Cons

- Crashes and general instability after updates (notably since iOS 26)
- Camera permission activation issues on newer iOS versions (iOS 17)
- Startup issues manifesting as black screens or missing camera feed
- Depth data problems, including missing depth data and transfer/file format errors
- Head tracking reliability issues (head rotation data often zero/unreliable; eyebrow tracking poor)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1495370836)