# Avatar Maker vs CUSTOM CAST

The clearest difference is rating: Avatar Maker at 4.5 against CUSTOM CAST's 3.4. Avatar Maker also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). CUSTOM CAST's advantage is ratings volume (4K vs 56). On price, update cadence 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, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CUSTOM CAST has 4K ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Avatar Maker's written reviews are positive against 48% of CUSTOM CAST's.

Avatar Maker ships an update every 2 months, CUSTOM CAST every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Avatar Maker | CUSTOM CAST |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avatar-maker-anime-chibi/id1169652848/reviews)** | [3.4 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-cast/id1436588949/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 56 | **4K** |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 48.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 80 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-anime-chibi/id1169652848)

Easily design unique chibi characters in minutes. Customize gender, profession, appearance, and add accessories. Save, share, or set as your avatar, and even create comic strips.

**Highlights:** Create unique chibi characters, Customize gender, profession, and appearance, Add accessories, Save to gallery, Share with friends, Set as avatar, Create comic strips

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 4.5 out of 5 from 56 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 2 months, and CUSTOM CAST every 5 weeks. Most recently, Avatar Maker was updated on October 21, 2026 and CUSTOM CAST on October 27, 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.*