CUSTOM CAST vs Live2DViewerEX
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
Live2DViewerEX
View and interact with Live2D and Spine animated models. Supports WPK and LPK file formats, allowing you to load, edit, and engage with your models. Customize your viewing experience with image and video backgrounds.
- Manage Live2D and Spine models
- Support WPK and LPK file formats
- Load and edit models
- Interact with models
- Image and video background support
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Live2DViewerEX is a cross-platform Live2D and Spine model viewer Features: - Manage Live2D and Spine models, support WPK and LPK file format - Load and edit models - Interact with models - Support image and video background Note: - Due to system limitations, this app cannot be used as live wallpaper
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Live2DViewerEX at none against CUSTOM CAST's 6. Live2DViewerEX also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). CUSTOM CAST's advantage is rating (3.4 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (4K vs 15). On price, update cadence, 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. Live2DViewerEX asks for nothing beyond the download.
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 15, 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 38% of Live2DViewerEX's.
CUSTOM CAST ships an update monthly, Live2DViewerEX every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | CUSTOM CAST | Live2DViewerEX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (4K ratings) — better | 3.0 (15 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 48.1% of reviews — better | 38.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4K — better | 15 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — 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 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 851 MB | 199 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | DWANGO Co., Ltd. | 海涛 汪 |
Customer experience
CUSTOM CAST
Live2DViewerEX
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
Live2DViewerEX
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
Live2DViewerEX
No in-app purchases








