# CUSTOM CAST vs VTube Studio

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.

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.

VTube Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4K and 2.7K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of CUSTOM CAST's written reviews are positive against 60% of VTube Studio's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CUSTOM CAST | VTube Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-cast/id1436588949/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vtube-studio/id1511435444/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 2.7K |
| Positive reviews | 48.2% of reviews | **59.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 896 MB | 452 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DWANGO Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/297539595) | [Vincent Diener](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511435443) |

## 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


### VTube Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vtube-studio/id1511435444)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VTube Studio PRO | $22.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 2.7K 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 every 5 weeks, and VTube Studio every 5 weeks. Most recently, CUSTOM CAST was updated on November 11, 2026 and VTube Studio on November 7, 2026.

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