# CUSTOM CAST vs PaperVN

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PaperVN at 100% against CUSTOM CAST's 48%. PaperVN also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4) and ads (none vs shown). CUSTOM CAST's advantage is ratings volume (4K vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). 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 PaperVN sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.59 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PaperVN holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CUSTOM CAST has 4K ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of PaperVN's.

CUSTOM CAST ships an update every 5 weeks, PaperVN weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CUSTOM CAST | PaperVN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-cast/id1436588949/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papervn/id6793787678/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 48.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 896 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [DWANGO Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/297539595) | [训杰 潘](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793770620) |

## 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


### PaperVN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papervn/id6793787678)

Discover and track visual novels with this companion app. Browse titles, learn about characters, and manage your personal library. Features daily selections, personalized recommendations, and extensive search capabilities.

**Highlights:** Discover visual novels, Track play progress, Manage personal library, Daily visual novel selections, Personalized recommendations, Extensive search functionality, Character and title details

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PaperVN Senkou | $0.59 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CUSTOM CAST free?

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

### Is PaperVN free?

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

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

PaperVN is rated higher. CUSTOM CAST averages 3.4 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while PaperVN averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do CUSTOM CAST or PaperVN have ads?

CUSTOM CAST shows ads; PaperVN does not.

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

CUSTOM CAST ships an update every 5 weeks, and PaperVN weekly. Most recently, CUSTOM CAST was updated on November 7, 2026 and PaperVN on November 6, 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.*