# CUSTOM CAST vs Hyper

The clearest difference is rating: Hyper at 4.6 against CUSTOM CAST's 3.4. Hyper also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). CUSTOM CAST's advantage is review sentiment (48% vs 40%). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CUSTOM CAST sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Hyper sells 25 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hyper holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4K and 11K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of CUSTOM CAST's written reviews are positive against 40% of Hyper's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

CUSTOM CAST ships an update monthly, Hyper every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CUSTOM CAST | Hyper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-cast/id1436588949/reviews) | **[4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyper-vtuber-studio/id1535709341/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4K | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **48.1% of reviews** | 39.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 851 MB | 2.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [DWANGO Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/297539595) | [Hyper Online, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535709343) |

## 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


### Hyper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyper-vtuber-studio/id1535709341)

Create and animate your own 3D avatars for virtual streaming. Use advanced motion capture to bring your digital persona to life and stream directly to popular platforms or video calls. Supports imported VRoid and VRM files.

**Highlights:** Avatar Builder, Import VRoid/VRM avatars, Facial and hand motion capture, Mobile recording studio, OBS streaming mode, Direct streaming to PC

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hyper Pro: Starter | $2.99 | per month |
| Hyper Pro: Indie | $5.99 | per month |
| Hyper Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Hyper AI Plus | $12.99 | per month |
| Hyper Pro: Starter (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Hyper Pro: Indie (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |
| Hyper AI Plus (Annual) | $79.99 | per year |
| Hyper Pro (Annual) | $99.99 | per year |
| 10 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Gems (Gift) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Coins (Gift) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Gems (Gift) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200 Coins (Gift) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hyper Pro: Starter (1 Month) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins (Gift) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50 Gems (Gift) | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Coins (Gift) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100 Gems (Gift) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hyper Pro (1 Month) | $11.99 | one-time |
| 150 Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| 345 Gems | $29.99 | one-time |
| Hyper Pro | $29.99 | one-time |
| 560 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| 1300 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth face tracking
- 💡 Customizable avatars
- 🚀 Free-to-play model
- 👍 Friendly community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🔒 Paywall for many features
- 🐛 Tracking and rigging issues

**Reported bugs**

- Avatar customization bugs
- Incompatibility with certain devices
- Login and account issues
- Overheating and performance problems

**Requested features**

- More clothing and accessory options
- Ability to import custom models
- Improved hand tracking
- Dark mode option
- Expanded AI chat functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CUSTOM CAST free?

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

### Is Hyper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CUSTOM CAST or Hyper?

Hyper is rated higher. CUSTOM CAST averages 3.4 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Hyper averages 4.6 from 11K ratings.

### Do CUSTOM CAST or Hyper have ads?

CUSTOM CAST shows ads; Hyper does not.

### Which is updated more often, CUSTOM CAST or Hyper?

CUSTOM CAST ships an update monthly, and Hyper every 2 weeks. Most recently, CUSTOM CAST was updated on September 24, 2026 and Hyper on September 22, 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.*