CUSTOM CAST vs MapGenie
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
MapGenie
This fan-made digital companion helps players find every collectible and quest in the world of Teyvat. With over 600 marked locations and detailed categories, you can easily track your progress and discover hidden secrets. Sync your progress online and add personal notes to enhance your exploration.
- Over 600 marked locations
- 70+ detailed categories
- Quick search for locations
- Website progress sync
- Progress tracker
- Map notes feature
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An unofficial fan-made map for Genshin Impact. Find all side quests and collectibles in Teyvat with this digital companion! FEATURES: • Over 600 locations - Find all Anemoculus, Chests, Shrines & more! • 70+ categories - including Quests, Seelies, Books, resources & Teleport Waypoints • Quicksearch - just type the name of a location to instantly find what you're looking for. • Sync progress with the website: https://mapgenie.io/genshin-impact • Progress Tracker - mark locations as found and track the progress of your collectables. • Take Notes - marking places of interest by adding notes to the map. NOTE: This app is still work-in-progress and we're adding more locations every day! If you find a bug, or have any suggestions for the app, please use the 'Send Feedback' option below to let us know! Disclaimer: MapGenie is in no way affiliated with miHoYo (the developers behind Genshin Impact)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MapGenie at 4.5 against CUSTOM CAST's 3.4. CUSTOM CAST's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 36 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. CUSTOM CAST sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and MapGenie sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MapGenie holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4K and 3.2K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of CUSTOM CAST's written reviews are positive against 43% of MapGenie's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
CUSTOM CAST ships an update every 5 weeks, MapGenie every 36 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CUSTOM CAST | MapGenie |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (4K ratings) | 4.5 (3.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 47.9% of reviews — better | 42.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4K — better | 3.2K |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 36 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 896 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | DWANGO Co., Ltd. | Magic Lamp Technologies Limited |
Customer experience
CUSTOM CAST
MapGenie
User reviews
CUSTOM CAST
From 4K App Store ratingsWhat 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
MapGenie
From 3.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Helpful for finding resources
- 🎨 Detailed map with icons
- 📊 Tracking progress
Room to improve
- 🐛 Map not loading/showing
- ❌ Unable to mark locations as found
- 💰 Paywall for full functionality
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
MapGenie
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on launch
- Login issues
- Inconsistent behavior when marking locations
Requested features
3 requests- Update map with new content
- Sync progress with Genshin account
- Save filter settings
In-app purchases
CUSTOM CAST
- 160cc$0.99
- 480cc$2.99
- 1000cc$5.99
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- 3000cc$19.99
- 6000cc$39.99
- 10000cc$59.99
MapGenie
- Genshin Map PRO Upgrade$9.99







