# CUSTOM CAST vs MakeAvatar

The clearest difference is rating: CUSTOM CAST at 3.4 against MakeAvatar's 2.5. CUSTOM CAST also leads on ratings volume (4K vs 24). MakeAvatar's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CUSTOM CAST sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and MakeAvatar sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CUSTOM CAST holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CUSTOM CAST has 4K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 48% and 47% positive.

CUSTOM CAST ships an update monthly, MakeAvatar every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CUSTOM CAST | MakeAvatar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.4 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-cast/id1436588949/reviews)** | [2.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeavatar/id1450475917/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | **48.1% of reviews** | 47.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 851 MB | 255 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DWANGO Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/297539595) | [Gugenka Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/410262135) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### MakeAvatar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makeavatar/id1450475917)

Easily create custom metaverse-ready avatars directly from your smartphone. Combine preset parts with intuitive tap controls to design unique characters for social VR platforms. Soon, enjoy cosplay with collaboration outfits from popular anime series.

**Highlights:** Create custom avatars on smartphone, Combine preset parts for unique designs, Intuitive tap-based controls, Upload avatars to multiple VR platforms, Cosplay outfits from popular anime coming soon

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100UStar | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500UStar | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1000UStar | $22.99 | one-time |
| 2060UStar | $39.99 | one-time |
| 3090UStar | $69.99 | one-time |
| 4160UStar | $69.99 | one-time |
| 6300UStar | $129.99 | one-time |
| 8360UStar | $149.99 | one-time |
| 9630UStar | $199.99 | one-time |
| 13200UStar | $299.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CUSTOM CAST free?

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

### Is MakeAvatar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CUSTOM CAST or MakeAvatar?

CUSTOM CAST is rated higher. CUSTOM CAST averages 3.4 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while MakeAvatar averages 2.5 from 24 ratings.

### Do CUSTOM CAST or MakeAvatar have ads?

CUSTOM CAST shows ads; MakeAvatar does not.

### Which is updated more often, CUSTOM CAST or MakeAvatar?

CUSTOM CAST ships an update monthly, and MakeAvatar every 3 weeks. Most recently, CUSTOM CAST was updated on September 24, 2026 and MakeAvatar on August 22, 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.*