# CUSTOM CAST vs VRoid Mobile

The clearest difference is ratings volume: CUSTOM CAST at 4K against VRoid Mobile's 420. VRoid Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CUSTOM CAST sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and VRoid Mobile sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.4 for CUSTOM CAST against 3.3 for VRoid Mobile. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CUSTOM CAST has 4K ratings behind it against 420, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 48% and 48% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CUSTOM CAST | VRoid Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.4 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-cast/id1436588949/reviews)** | [3.3 (420 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vroid-mobile/id1469346321/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 420 |
| Positive reviews | 48.1% of reviews | **48.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 851 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [DWANGO Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/297539595) | [pixiv Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/337248566) |

## 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


### VRoid Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vroid-mobile/id1469346321)

Design unique 3D characters with customizable features and clothing. Capture stunning photos of your creations in real-world AR or virtual environments. Share your personalized avatars and enjoy group photo sessions.

**Highlights:** Create customizable 3D avatars, Adjust facial and body features, Dress avatars in various outfits, AR camera for real-world photos, Virtual camera for in-app photos, Group photo sessions with chat

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100コイン | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200コイン | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300コイン | $2.99 | one-time |
| 400コイン | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500コイン | $4.99 | one-time |
| 600コイン | $5.99 | one-time |
| 700コイン | $6.99 | one-time |
| 800コイン | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1000コイン | $9.99 | one-time |
| 900コイン | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1100コイン | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2000コイン | $19.99 | one-time |
| 5000コイン | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and easy to use
- 👍 Decent character customization options
- 🎨 Fun and creative
- 💡 Potential for mobile VTubing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Restrictive login requirements
- 📦 Limited customization compared to PC version
- 🎨 Lack of diverse skin tones and hair options

**Reported bugs**

- Login and account creation issues
- Frequent crashes when trying to access certain features
- Failure to load clothing and other assets

**Requested features**

- More clothing, hair, and accessory options
- Ability to import custom models and textures
- Face tracking and animation features
- More diverse backgrounds and scenes
- Multiplayer and social features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CUSTOM CAST free?

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

### Is VRoid Mobile free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CUSTOM CAST or VRoid Mobile?

CUSTOM CAST is rated higher. CUSTOM CAST averages 3.4 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while VRoid Mobile averages 3.3 from 420 ratings.

### Do CUSTOM CAST or VRoid Mobile have ads?

Both CUSTOM CAST and VRoid Mobile show ads.

### Which is updated more often, CUSTOM CAST or VRoid Mobile?

CUSTOM CAST ships an update monthly, and VRoid Mobile monthly. Most recently, CUSTOM CAST was updated on September 24, 2026 and VRoid Mobile on September 23, 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.*