Comparison

Amnesia vs CUSTOM CAST

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Amnesia

Awaken with no memory and a spirit guide to help you. Explore relationships and uncover your past through branching storylines and character interactions. Each chapter offers a new path to discover your lost identity.

Highlights
  • Memory loss storyline
  • Branching narrative paths
  • Multiple romantic interests
  • Character-driven story
  • Visual novel gameplay
  • Unlockable scenarios
Features
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The Normal Edition is available to download for free. The Prologue is playable for free and each chapter costs an additional. The new scenario is available upon purchase of all main episodes. It is the 1st of August. Upon awakening, you find yourself without any memories from before August 1st. Everything, from the sort of life you lived to the relationships you had, is a complete blank. A young boy named Orion appears in front of you, revealing himself to be a spirit attached to your mind. Under Orion's guidance, you begin the struggle to regain your memories... Blunt ∙ Earnest - Heart - Shin (VA: Tetsuya Kakihara) Your childhood friend and current boyfriend. He is only 18 years old, but has a very serious and cold demeanor that frequently causes conflicts with others his age. Oftentimes, he appears aloof and indifferent, but he is actually very affectionate and cares deeply for you. He is a senior in high school, and is currently preparing for university entrance exams. He is also Toma's childhood friend. Alluring ∙ Fascinating - Spade - Ikki (VA: Kisho Taniyama) Ikki has a unique condition that causes women to become enamored with him upon sight. He is 22 years old and is currently enrolled in a nearby university. Having given up on a genuine relationship, he lives the life of a playboy, indulging in the transient pleasures it brings. However, he becomes very close to you after he discovers his “eyes” have no effect on your emotions toward him. Despite his looks and popularity, Ikki is really a kind and sincere man. He is a good friend of Kent’s, a graduate student who attends the same university. Cool ∙ Logical - Clover - Kent (VA: Akira Ishida) A highly intelligent, 25-year-old mathematics graduate student, Kent sees the world from a purely objective point of view. He is normally very confident in his convictions and in the results of his relentless analysis of others; however, it seems as if he is unable to maintain the same composure when he is around you. His tendency to logically dissect every action makes him a difficult companion, especially among females. He is a good friend of Ikki’s, who competes with him in solving overly complex math puzzles. Affectionate ∙ Intense - Diamond - Toma (VA: Satoshi Hino) Toma is a 20-year-old law student at the university you both attend. Being your oldest friend from childhood, he has naturally assumed the role of your big brother. Toma has always kept an eye on you from a close distance, and takes on the responsibility of caring for you after you collapse on the road outside of your apartment. His desire to protect you is extremely strong, to the point that his mental state can become unpredictable... He is also a childhood friend of Shin’s. Mysterious ∙ Enigmatic - Joker - Ukyo (VA: Kouki Miyata) A strange young man who appears unexpectedly. He gives you mysterious warnings, and disappears again without explanation. Whether he wants to protect you or harm you is unclear. Friend ∙ Protector Orion (VA: Yumi Igarashi) A spirit from a distant world. His outward appearance looks to the human eye as a 10-year-old boy. On his way to run a short errand in the human world, he crashes into you and becomes trapped inside your mind. He supports you in order to fulfill your mutual goal of regaining your memories. - How to Play After the opening movie, the title screen will be shown. To play a new game, select “NEW GAME.” To continue your current game, select “CONTINUE.” If you’d like to select another story, select “CHAPTER.” After clearing the prologue, four different stories will become available.

About

CUSTOM CAST

Design unique 3D characters with extensive customization options for body parts, clothing, and accessories. Save multiple creations, pose them for social media, or use them as a virtual avatar for live streaming with facial tracking and AR capabilities.

Highlights
  • Extensive character customization
  • Save multiple character designs
  • Social media sharing with stickers/frames
  • Virtual streamer functionality
  • Facial motion tracking
  • AR integration
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"Create your very own 3D character!" Choose from a variety of body parts and clothes, and create your very own 3D character from an infinite combination of parts. You can create your very own 3D character from a rich and wide variety of customization parts, such as hairstyle, clothes, skin color, face type and accessories. You can also create and save multiple 3D characters. You can use different characters, or enjoy dressing them up by changing their outfits and hairstyles. ------------------------------------------------- "Post on social media!" Take screenshots of your customized 3D characters making various expressions and poses using the app, and post them on social media! You can also decorate your screenshots with cute stickers and frames. Show off the 3D models that you created! ------------------------------------------------- "Let's stream!" You can start streaming as a virtual streamer using your created 3D character. Your face will be detected by the camera on your device, and your 3D characters will move based on your movements, such as tilting or turning your head. You can also use the gyro function to create immersive streams, and use Flicks to make your character do specific poses. The AR function is also available for iPhone X and later models to integrate the real world with your stream. Perhaps you can even become a virtual streamer in the real world...!? ------------------------------------------------- [Operating environment] iOS 15 or higher 1GB free storage or more

Screenshots

Amnesia4 screens
CUSTOM CAST4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Amnesia at 4.1 against CUSTOM CAST's 3.4. Amnesia also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). CUSTOM CAST's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (4K vs 118). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Amnesia sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and CUSTOM CAST sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Amnesia holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CUSTOM CAST has 4K ratings behind it against 118, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 48% and 48% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Amnesia ships an update every 14 months, CUSTOM CAST every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Amnesia versus CUSTOM CAST: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmnesiaCUSTOM CAST
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (118 ratings) — better3.4 (4K ratings)
Positive reviews47.9% of reviews48.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1184K — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.4 GB896 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperIDEA FACTORY CO., LTD.DWANGO Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Amnesia

All ratings118 ratings
Positive75.4%
Neutral8.5%
Negative16.1%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive47.9%
Neutral17.0%
Negative35.1%

CUSTOM CAST

All ratings3,980 ratings
Positive56.9%
Neutral12.1%
Negative31.0%
Written reviews1,076 reviews
Positive48.2%
Neutral16.2%
Negative35.6%

User reviews

Amnesia

From 118 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Stunning artwork and character design
  • 🎭 Excellent voice acting and music
  • 📖 Compelling and intriguing storylines
  • 🎮 Multiple character routes with different endings
  • 🌙 Dark and mature narrative themes

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive chapter pricing ($2.99-$3.99 per chapter)
  • 🚫 Paywall blocks access to most content
  • 😤 Annoying UI elements (blue arrow distraction)
  • 🗣️ Excessive dialogue without player choice
  • ❓ Confusing premium version purchasing system

CUSTOM CAST

From 4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐️ Excellent character customization
  • 🎨 Wide variety of clothing and accessories
  • 📹 Useful VTuber features
  • 🎨 Highly creative and fun

Room to improve

  • ⏳ Lengthy download and loading times
  • 🔍 Limited male clothing options
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs

Bugs and requests

Amnesia

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Black screen after intro on iOS 10+ (widespread issue affecting many users)
  • App crashes before loading main menu
  • App won't download on some devices
  • Screen freezes and crashes during gameplay
  • App stops working after updating iOS
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  • No sound and black screen after introduction
  • App crashes when accessing purchased chapters

Requested features

9 requests
  • Free or discounted chapters for initial gameplay
  • In-game currency earned through mini-games or tapping
  • Ability to replay completed endings without replaying entire story
  • Orion romance route
  • Sequel games (Amnesia Later, New World) on mobile
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  • More Idea Factory games in English on mobile (Diabolik Lovers, Collar x Malice)
  • Bundle purchase option for all chapters at once
  • Cross-device purchase recognition
  • Smaller app file size

CUSTOM CAST

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Black screen issues when customizing characters
  • Glitches with clothing and accessories
  • Tracking and camera issues
  • Inconsistent performance and crashes

Requested features

6 requests
  • More free clothing and accessory options
  • Ability to customize hair color and facial features
  • More diverse body types and skin tones
  • Improved performance and reduced loading times
  • Add more male-oriented clothing and styles
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  • Ability to save and export character designs

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Amnesia

One-time12
  • Heart World Chapter 1$3.79
  • Heart World Chapter 2$3.79
  • Heart World Chapter 3$3.79
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  • Spade World Chapter 1$3.79
  • Clover World Chapter 1$3.79
  • Clover World Chapter 2$3.79
  • Clover World Chapter 3$3.79
  • Diamond World Chapter 1$3.79
  • Diamond World Chapter 2$3.79
  • Joker World Chapter 1$3.79
  • Diamond World Chapter 3$3.79
  • Spade World Chapter 2$3.79
6 purchases

CUSTOM CAST

One-time6
  • 160cc$0.99
  • 480cc$2.99
  • 1000cc$5.99
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  • 3000cc$19.99
  • 6000cc$39.99
  • 10000cc$59.99

Questions

Is Amnesia free?
Amnesia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CUSTOM CAST free?
CUSTOM CAST is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Amnesia or CUSTOM CAST?
Amnesia is rated higher. Amnesia averages 4.1 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while CUSTOM CAST averages 3.4 from 4K ratings.
Do Amnesia or CUSTOM CAST have ads?
CUSTOM CAST shows ads; Amnesia does not.
Which is updated more often, Amnesia or CUSTOM CAST?
Amnesia ships an update every 14 months, and CUSTOM CAST every 5 weeks. Most recently, Amnesia was updated on October 20, 2026 and CUSTOM CAST on October 22, 2026.

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