Comparison

CUSTOM CAST vs Live2DViewerEX

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Manage Live2D and Spine models
  • Support WPK and LPK file formats
  • Load and edit models
  • Interact with models
  • Image and video background support
Features
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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

Screenshots

CUSTOM CAST4 screens
Live2DViewerEX4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CUSTOM CAST sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Live2DViewerEX asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CUSTOM CAST ships an update monthly, Live2DViewerEX every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
CUSTOM CAST versus Live2DViewerEX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCUSTOM CASTLive2DViewerEX
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (4K ratings) — better3.0 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews48.1% of reviews — better38.2% of reviews
Number of ratings4K — better15
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size851 MB199 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperDWANGO Co., Ltd.海涛 汪

Customer experience

CUSTOM CAST

All ratings3,956 ratings
Positive56.9%
Neutral12.1%
Negative31.0%
Written reviews1,062 reviews
Positive48.1%
Neutral16.2%
Negative35.7%

Live2DViewerEX

All ratings15 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive38.2%
Neutral23.5%
Negative38.2%

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

6 purchases

CUSTOM CAST

One-time6
  • 160cc$0.99
  • 480cc$2.99
  • 1000cc$5.99
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  • 3000cc$19.99
  • 6000cc$39.99
  • 10000cc$59.99
None

Live2DViewerEX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CUSTOM CAST free?
CUSTOM CAST is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Live2DViewerEX free?
Live2DViewerEX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CUSTOM CAST or Live2DViewerEX?
CUSTOM CAST is rated higher. CUSTOM CAST averages 3.4 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Live2DViewerEX averages 3.0 from 15 ratings.
Do CUSTOM CAST or Live2DViewerEX have ads?
Both CUSTOM CAST and Live2DViewerEX show ads.
Which is updated more often, CUSTOM CAST or Live2DViewerEX?
CUSTOM CAST ships an update monthly, and Live2DViewerEX every 3 weeks. Most recently, CUSTOM CAST was updated on September 24, 2026 and Live2DViewerEX on September 24, 2026.

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