# Avatar Maker vs CUSTOM CAST

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Avatar Maker at 92% against CUSTOM CAST's 48%. Avatar Maker also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). CUSTOM CAST's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (4K vs 1.2K). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CUSTOM CAST sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Avatar Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Avatar Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Avatar Maker's written reviews are positive against 48% of CUSTOM CAST's.

Avatar Maker ships an update every 3 months, CUSTOM CAST every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Avatar Maker | CUSTOM CAST |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avatar-maker-pony/id1166740558/reviews)** | [3.4 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-cast/id1436588949/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **4K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.7% of reviews** | 47.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 896 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [EDUARD ZABOROVSKIY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1165801411) | [DWANGO Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/297539595) |

## What reviewers say

### Avatar Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avatar-maker-pony/id1166740558)

Design your own unique cartoon pony character with a vast array of customization options. Choose from different pony types, personalize every detail from eyes to wings, and then save or share your creations. Perfect for artists and fans who want to bring their pony characters to life.

**Highlights:** Create custom pony characters, Pegasus, unicorn, and alicorn options, Extensive customization of features, Save and share creations, Set avatars as wallpaper, Add to comics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and fun to use
- 🎨 Lots of customization options
- 💡 Ability to create unique pony characters
- 🚀 No ads or in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🎨 Limited mane, tail, and accessory options
- 🎨 Difficulty matching colors on different parts
- 💾 Limited save slots for pony creations

**Reported bugs**

- Mane and accessories not fitting properly on certain body types
- Cutie marks not displaying correctly when changing colors
- Occasional crashes or loss of progress when saving creations

**Requested features**

- Add more cutie mark options
- Implement ability to create custom cutie marks
- Introduce different pony body types (foals, alicorns, etc.)
- Allow coloring of accessories and clothing
- Add more hairstyle and mane/tail options


### CUSTOM CAST

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-cast/id1436588949)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 160cc | $0.99 | one-time |
| 480cc | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1000cc | $5.99 | one-time |
| 3000cc | $19.99 | one-time |
| 6000cc | $39.99 | one-time |
| 10000cc | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Avatar Maker free?

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

### Is CUSTOM CAST free?

CUSTOM CAST is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Avatar Maker or CUSTOM CAST?

Avatar Maker is rated higher. Avatar Maker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while CUSTOM CAST averages 3.4 from 4K ratings.

### Do Avatar Maker or CUSTOM CAST have ads?

CUSTOM CAST shows ads; Avatar Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Avatar Maker or CUSTOM CAST?

Avatar Maker ships an update every 3 months, and CUSTOM CAST every 5 weeks. Most recently, Avatar Maker was updated on October 17, 2026 and CUSTOM CAST on October 18, 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.*