Comparison

CUSTOM CAST vs VTube Studio

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

Head to head
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

About

VTube Studio

Transform into a virtual YouTuber using your own Live2D models. Utilize your iPhone or iPad for high-quality face tracking, or stream data to your computer for animation in videos and livestreams. Easy model loading and comprehensive documentation are provided.

Highlights
  • Load custom Live2D models
  • High-quality face tracking
  • Stream tracking data to PC
  • Use on iPhone/iPad
  • Use on macOS/Windows
  • Live2D Cubism SDK licensed
Features
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VTube Studio is your all-in-one solution for becoming a Live2D Virtual YouTuber like the pros! With VTube Studio, you can easily load your own Live2D models directly on your iPhone or iPad (must support Face ID) and become one with them using high-quality face tracking. You can also use VTube Studio for macOS or Windows to stream the face tracking data directly to your computer and animate the model there and use it in your own videos and livestreams! For more information on how to download the macOS and Windows versions or how to load your own models (it's easy!), please refer to the documentation and video tutorials at https://denchisoft.com/ Note: VTube Studio is officially licensed to use the Live2D Cubism SDK.

Screenshots

CUSTOM CAST4 screens
VTube Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VTube Studio at 4.6 against CUSTOM CAST's 3.4. VTube Studio also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (60% vs 48%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. CUSTOM CAST sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and VTube Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VTube Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4K and 2.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of CUSTOM CAST's written reviews are positive against 60% of VTube Studio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CUSTOM CAST ships an update monthly, VTube Studio every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CUSTOM CAST versus VTube Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCUSTOM CASTVTube Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (4K ratings)4.6 (2.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.1% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4K — better2.6K
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size851 MB452 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDWANGO Co., Ltd.Vincent Diener

Customer experience

CUSTOM CAST

All ratings3,956 ratings
Positive56.9%
Neutral12.1%
Negative31.0%
Written reviews1,062 reviews
Positive48.1%
Neutral16.2%
Negative35.7%

VTube Studio

All ratings2,571 ratings
Positive88.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews375 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral13.9%
Negative26.1%

User reviews

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

VTube Studio

From 2.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth facial tracking
  • 👍 Great for vtubing
  • 🚀 Accurate and responsive
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Fantastic app overall

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Camera issues (can't switch to front camera)
  • 🐛 Connectivity problems with PC
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🔋 Overheats phone
  • 🐛 Tracking issues

Bugs and requests

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

VTube Studio

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Camera not working on older devices
  • Difficulty connecting to PC
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Overheating issues on phones

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add custom character creation
  • Improve model import process
  • Add more avatar options
  • Implement landscape mode for iPad
  • Add ability to change hair/skin color

In-app purchases

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
1 purchases

VTube Studio

One-time1
  • VTube Studio PRO$22.99

Questions

Is CUSTOM CAST free?
CUSTOM CAST is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VTube Studio free?
VTube Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CUSTOM CAST or VTube Studio?
VTube Studio is rated higher. CUSTOM CAST averages 3.4 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while VTube Studio averages 4.6 from 2.6K ratings.
Do CUSTOM CAST or VTube Studio have ads?
CUSTOM CAST shows ads; VTube Studio does not.
Which is updated more often, CUSTOM CAST or VTube Studio?
CUSTOM CAST ships an update monthly, and VTube Studio every 5 weeks. Most recently, CUSTOM CAST was updated on September 24, 2026 and VTube Studio on September 23, 2026.

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