Comparison

CUSTOM CAST vs MapGenie

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

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.

Highlights
  • Over 600 marked locations
  • 70+ detailed categories
  • Quick search for locations
  • Website progress sync
  • Progress tracker
  • Map notes feature
Features
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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)

Screenshots

CUSTOM CAST4 screens
MapGenie4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CUSTOM CAST versus MapGenie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCUSTOM CASTMapGenie
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (4K ratings)4.5 (3.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.9% of reviews — better42.7% of reviews
Number of ratings4K — better3.2K
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 36 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size896 MB54 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperDWANGO Co., Ltd.Magic Lamp Technologies Limited

Customer experience

CUSTOM CAST

All ratings3,980 ratings
Positive56.9%
Neutral12.1%
Negative31.0%
Written reviews1,070 reviews
Positive47.9%
Neutral16.3%
Negative35.8%

MapGenie

All ratings3,174 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral3.6%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews635 reviews
Positive42.7%
Neutral15.1%
Negative42.2%

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

MapGenie

From 3.2K App Store ratings

What 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

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

MapGenie

One-time1
  • Genshin Map PRO Upgrade$9.99

Questions

Is CUSTOM CAST free?
CUSTOM CAST is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MapGenie free?
MapGenie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CUSTOM CAST or MapGenie?
MapGenie is rated higher. CUSTOM CAST averages 3.4 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while MapGenie averages 4.5 from 3.2K ratings.
Do CUSTOM CAST or MapGenie have ads?
Both CUSTOM CAST and MapGenie show ads.
Which is updated more often, CUSTOM CAST or MapGenie?
CUSTOM CAST ships an update every 5 weeks, and MapGenie every 36 months. Most recently, CUSTOM CAST was updated on October 14, 2026 and MapGenie on October 15, 2026.

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