# CUSTOM CAST vs BIMOBIMO

The clearest difference is rating: BIMOBIMO at 4.9 against CUSTOM CAST's 3.4. BIMOBIMO also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (69% vs 48%). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CUSTOM CAST sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and BIMOBIMO sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BIMOBIMO holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4K and 5.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of CUSTOM CAST's written reviews are positive against 69% of BIMOBIMO's.

CUSTOM CAST ships an update every 5 weeks, BIMOBIMO every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CUSTOM CAST | BIMOBIMO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-cast/id1436588949/reviews) | **[4.9 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bimobimo/id6475955546/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4K | **5.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 47.9% of reviews | **68.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 896 MB | 361 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | +12 |
| Developer | [DWANGO Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/297539595) | [Palette Beat Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558631800) |

## 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


### BIMOBIMO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bimobimo/id6475955546)

Engage in interactive conversations with virtual characters, play games, and receive personalized messages. Create your own characters or explore those made by others for a unique companionship experience.

**Highlights:** Interactive chat with characters, Play games with virtual characters, Personalized morning/night messages, Sleep sounds and white noise, Create custom characters, Discover community-made characters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Basic | $9.99 | per month |
| BEEMO AI | $9.99 | per month |
| trial(1_month) | $9.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Membership | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| One Month Pro | $29.99 | per month |
| Yearly Membership | $89.99 | per year |
| One Card Draw Chance | $0.99 | one-time |
| Replay | $0.99 | one-time |
| Top Up 50 Acorns | $0.99 | one-time |
| Top Up 10 Films | $1.99 | one-time |
| Get Acorn Small(TEST) | $2.00 | one-time |
| Top Up 300 Acorns | $4.99 | one-time |
| Top Up 500 Acorns | $6.99 | one-time |
| Top Up 500 Acorns | $7.00 | one-time |
| Top Up 60 Films | $10.99 | one-time |
| Top Up 1200 Acorns | $14.00 | one-time |
| Top Up 100 Films | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Fun and realistic experience
- 🎨 Accurate character portrayals
- 🤖 Engaging AI conversations
- 🎁 Generous daily acorn rewards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Limited free features, need to pay for full access
- 🔁 Repetitive and inconsistent character responses
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- ⏰ Restricted call/message limits

**Reported bugs**

- Daily call feature not working
- Repeated and nonsensical character responses
- Acorn rewards not being credited properly
- Frequent login and connection errors
- Incompatibility issues with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add video call and video message features
- Implement an ad-based model to earn acorns
- Provide unlimited free calls and messages
- Improve character language consistency
- Fix bugs and improve overall stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CUSTOM CAST free?

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

### Is BIMOBIMO free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CUSTOM CAST or BIMOBIMO?

BIMOBIMO is rated higher. CUSTOM CAST averages 3.4 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while BIMOBIMO averages 4.9 from 5.6K ratings.

### Do CUSTOM CAST or BIMOBIMO have ads?

CUSTOM CAST shows ads; BIMOBIMO does not.

### Which is updated more often, CUSTOM CAST or BIMOBIMO?

CUSTOM CAST ships an update every 5 weeks, and BIMOBIMO every 10 days. Most recently, CUSTOM CAST was updated on October 14, 2026 and BIMOBIMO on October 15, 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.*