CUSTOM CAST vs Arcane Me
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
Arcane Me
Transform your photos into a magical, animated universe with AI-powered filters. Instantly apply an Arcane-inspired style to selfies, portraits, and any image for a unique look. Share your creations directly to social media.
- AI-powered photo filter
- Instant transformation
- Arcane-inspired style
- High-quality results
- Social media sharing
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Transform Your Photos into the World of Arcane! Ever wondered how you’d look in a mysterious, animated universe? With our AI-powered photo filter app, bring the magic of an Arcane-like world to your photos in just seconds! Features: • Easy-to-use AI photo filter for instant transformation • High-quality Arcane-inspired style for any photo • Perfect for selfies, portraits, or any image you want to elevate • Share your results directly to social media
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CUSTOM CAST at 3.4 against Arcane Me's 1.9. CUSTOM CAST also leads on ratings volume (4K vs 34) and review sentiment (48% vs 23%). Arcane Me's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads 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. Arcane Me asks for nothing beyond the download.
CUSTOM CAST holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CUSTOM CAST has 4K ratings behind it against 34, 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 23% of Arcane Me's.
CUSTOM CAST ships an update every 5 weeks, Arcane Me every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CUSTOM CAST | Arcane Me |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (4K ratings) — better | 1.9 (34 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 48.2% of reviews — better | 23.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4K — better | 34 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 896 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DWANGO Co., Ltd. | Lorenzocss |
Customer experience
CUSTOM CAST
Arcane Me
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
Arcane Me
From 34 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✨ Produces good results with proper technique
- 🎨 Art style resembles Arcane aesthetic
- 📸 Better results with camera vs. existing photos
- ⚙️ Works well once you understand the app
- 😄 Fun and entertaining for some users
Room to improve
- 😱 Distorted and deformed facial features
- 🐛 Facial recognition errors (eyes in nostrils, extra features)
- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads
- ❌ Ad close button unresponsive/inaccessible
- ⏱️ Slow app loading and processing times
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
Arcane Me
Reported bugs
11 issues- App crashes on upload or share button
- Processing hangs indefinitely
- Ad X button overlaps with status bar
- Ad X button unclickable or unreachable
- Facial features misidentified (nostrils as eyes)
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- Black void output instead of processed image
- App won't load or takes excessive time
- Unexpected app crashes and freezes
- Teeth in photos produce horrible results
- Download button kicks user off app
- Inconsistent style application across filters
Requested features
8 requests- Paid ad-free version
- Higher resolution/print-quality images
- Full-body photo support
- More style options (Demon Slayer, Naruto, etc.)
- Better facial recognition accuracy
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- Image adjustment tools
- Support for non-square photos
- Improved results for people of color
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
Arcane Me
No in-app purchases









