# CUSTOM CAST vs Arcane Me

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.

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 22, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CUSTOM CAST | Arcane Me |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.4 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-cast/id1436588949/reviews)** | [1.9 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcane-me/id1600257767/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | **48.2% of reviews** | 23.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 896 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DWANGO Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/297539595) | [Lorenzocss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560795524) |

## 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


### Arcane Me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcane-me/id1600257767)

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.

**Highlights:** AI-powered photo filter, Instant transformation, Arcane-inspired style, High-quality results, Social media sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😱 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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)

**Requested features**

- Paid ad-free version
- Higher resolution/print-quality images
- Full-body photo support
- More style options (Demon Slayer, Naruto, etc.)
- Better facial recognition accuracy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CUSTOM CAST free?

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

### Is Arcane Me free?

Arcane Me is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CUSTOM CAST or Arcane Me?

CUSTOM CAST is rated higher. CUSTOM CAST averages 3.4 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Arcane Me averages 1.9 from 34 ratings.

### Do CUSTOM CAST or Arcane Me have ads?

Both CUSTOM CAST and Arcane Me show ads.

### Which is updated more often, CUSTOM CAST or Arcane Me?

CUSTOM CAST ships an update every 5 weeks, and Arcane Me every 3 days. Most recently, CUSTOM CAST was updated on October 22, 2026 and Arcane Me on October 16, 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.*