# CUSTOM CAST vs Calc

The clearest difference is rating: Calc at 4.2 against CUSTOM CAST's 3.4. Calc also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (78% vs 48%). CUSTOM CAST's advantage is ratings volume (4K vs 42). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CUSTOM CAST sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Calc sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Calc holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CUSTOM CAST has 4K ratings behind it against 42, 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 78% of Calc's.

CUSTOM CAST ships an update every 5 weeks, Calc weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CUSTOM CAST | Calc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-cast/id1436588949/reviews) | **[4.2 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calc-desktop-mate-widgets/id6782669667/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | 48.2% of reviews | **78.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 896 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DWANGO Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/297539595) | [インフィニットループ](https://appshunter.io/developer/507088117) |

## 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


### Calc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calc-desktop-mate-widgets/id6782669667)

This app adds a fun, interactive calculator experience with cute character reactions and customizable designs. It also features a unique 'Performance Mode' for playing music and hidden 'SP Answer Actions' for special character responses.

**Highlights:** Cute character reactions with button presses, Customizable calculator themes, Performance Mode for music playback, Hidden SP Answer Actions, Paid character DLCs available, Voice lines for each character

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kasane Teto | $2.99 | one-time |
| Zundamon | $2.99 | one-time |
| Koharu Rikka | $2.99 | one-time |
| Natsuki Karin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hanakuma Chifuyu | $2.99 | one-time |
| Additional Character MEIKO | $2.99 | one-time |
| Additional Character KAITO | $2.99 | one-time |
| Additional Character Kagamine Rin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Additional Character Kagamine Len | $2.99 | one-time |
| Additional Character Megurine Luka | $2.99 | one-time |
| Additional Character Hatsune Miku | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CUSTOM CAST free?

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

### Is Calc free?

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

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

Calc is rated higher. CUSTOM CAST averages 3.4 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Calc averages 4.2 from 42 ratings.

### Do CUSTOM CAST or Calc have ads?

CUSTOM CAST shows ads; Calc does not.

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

CUSTOM CAST ships an update every 5 weeks, and Calc weekly. Most recently, CUSTOM CAST was updated on October 20, 2026 and Calc on October 18, 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.*