CUSTOM CAST vs TDPT
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
TDPT
Capture full-body motion in real-time using your device's camera or existing videos. Customize your avatar and background for dynamic animations. Export motion data for further use.
- Real-time motion capture
- Capture from photos and videos
- Avatar customization
- Background image selection
- Motion data export
- VRM avatar support
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TDPT can motion capture in real-time just by taking a picture of the whole body on the camera. You can motion capture in real-time while playing from a video. Make sure that the camera captures the whole body by yourself. Similarly, please use a video that shows the whole body alone. If multiple people are shown at the same time or only the upper body is shown, motion capture cannot be performed normally. In addition, more accurate motion capture can be achieved in bright conditions such as the source of sunlight than when shooting at night. In TDPT, you can also set the image of the "Photos" app as the background image, or read the file of your VRM avatar and change the avatar. In the '' Premium Features '', you can change your avatar from VRoid Hub, and add functions such as sending and exporting motion data. '' Menu button'' - Switch Camera The inner camera, outer camera, and angle of view will change. - Select Video You can select your favorite video from the iOS standard "File" app, and you can perform motion capture in real time. - Move Avatar There are functions such as rotation, movement, enlargement / reduction, etc. '' Setting screen '' - Show Background When ON, the background image is displayed, and when OFF, the green background is displayed. - Select Background Image You can select your favorite image from the "Photo" app. - Select VRM avatar .Vrm data can be read from the iOS standard "File" app. (Please pay attention to the license when using other than your own avatar.) - Reset Avatar - Show Input Image Turn on to display the video from the camera and OFF to hide it. - Audio Volume - Filter adjustment - Smooth: The movement is smooth, but the movement is slow. It also increases the processing load. - Medium: A well-balanced filter during normal operation. - Rough: The movement becomes rough, but the operation is fast and the processing load is lightened. - Switching FPS Switch the frame rate of the entire application. You can switch between 20FPS and 30FPS. - Switching FPS display Switch the display of the frame rate value. '' Premium Features '' These features are available with a one-time purchase. This content can be used to export motion data files or use services of other companies. - Connect to VRoid Hub You can use your own avatar or heart-shaped avatar by linking your VRoid Hub account. (Avatar usage may be subject to certain conditions.) - Motion Data Transmission -- VMC Protocol Enter the recipient IP and port number to send the motion data. -- OSC Trackers Enter the recipient IP and port number to send the Tracker data. - Exporting motion data You can export motion data in VMD or BVH format. Supported Divices iPhone SE(2nd Gen) iPhone 11 or newer
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: TDPT at none against CUSTOM CAST's shown. CUSTOM CAST's advantage is rating (3.4 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (48% vs 29%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 TDPT sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
CUSTOM CAST holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CUSTOM CAST has 4K ratings behind it against 206, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of CUSTOM CAST's written reviews are positive against 29% of TDPT's.
CUSTOM CAST ships an update monthly, TDPT every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CUSTOM CAST | TDPT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (4K ratings) — better | 3.0 (206 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 48.0% of reviews — better | 28.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4K — better | 206 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 851 MB | 235 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | DWANGO Co., Ltd. | DIGITAL STANDARD CO., LTD. |
Customer experience
CUSTOM CAST
TDPT
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
TDPT
From 206 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth tracking
- 👍 Affordable premium option
- 👍 Useful for VRChat
- 👍 Good alternative to expensive FBT setups
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Premium purchase issues
- 🐛 Calibration problems
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
TDPT
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes on launch
- Premium subscription not working properly
- Tracking issues when turning around
- Compatibility problems with certain devices
Requested features
5 requests- Hand and finger tracking
- Ability to disable certain trackers
- Landscape mode support
- Improved export options (e.g. BVH, VMD)
- Ability to save purchased status
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
TDPT
- TDPT Premium Menu$3.99








