# Castlerama vs VRoid Mobile

The clearest difference is rating: Castlerama at 4.3 against VRoid Mobile's 3.3. Castlerama also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). VRoid Mobile's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 19 months) and ratings volume (420 vs 16). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VRoid Mobile sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Castlerama asks for nothing beyond the download.

Castlerama holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VRoid Mobile has 420 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Castlerama's written reviews are positive against 48% of VRoid Mobile's.

Castlerama ships an update every 19 months, VRoid Mobile monthly. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Castlerama | VRoid Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castlerama/id434846991/reviews)** | [3.3 (420 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vroid-mobile/id1469346321/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **420** |
| Positive reviews | **51.3% of reviews** | 48.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 237 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [CODENRAMA](https://appshunter.io/developer/434846994) | [pixiv Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/337248566) |

## What reviewers say

### Castlerama

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castlerama/id434846991)

Experience a photorealistic 3D exploration of a charming Italian-inspired town. Navigate through detailed settings using touch and sight, blurring the lines between the real and imaginary. Immerse yourself in a world designed to trick your senses into believing it's all real.

**Highlights:** Photorealistic 3D environment, Italian-inspired town setting, Touch and sight navigation, Immersive sensory experience, Unreal Engine powered

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing graphics
- 🌄 Atmospheric environment
- 🐴 Interesting details (e.g. cows, horse)
- 👍 Great potential

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Limited exploration area
- 🌑 Dark and difficult to see
- 🕹️ Clunky controls

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup or during gameplay
- Falling through the world in certain areas
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Expand the explorable area
- Add more interactive elements
- Improve lighting and visibility
- Optimize controls and movement
- Introduce a day/night cycle


### VRoid Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vroid-mobile/id1469346321)

Design unique 3D characters with customizable features and clothing. Capture stunning photos of your creations in real-world AR or virtual environments. Share your personalized avatars and enjoy group photo sessions.

**Highlights:** Create customizable 3D avatars, Adjust facial and body features, Dress avatars in various outfits, AR camera for real-world photos, Virtual camera for in-app photos, Group photo sessions with chat

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100コイン | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200コイン | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300コイン | $2.99 | one-time |
| 400コイン | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500コイン | $4.99 | one-time |
| 600コイン | $5.99 | one-time |
| 700コイン | $6.99 | one-time |
| 800コイン | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1000コイン | $9.99 | one-time |
| 900コイン | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1100コイン | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1200コイン | $11.99 | one-time |
| 2000コイン | $19.99 | one-time |
| 5000コイン | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and easy to use
- 👍 Decent character customization options
- 🎨 Fun and creative
- 💡 Potential for mobile VTubing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Restrictive login requirements
- 📦 Limited customization compared to PC version
- 🎨 Lack of diverse skin tones and hair options

**Reported bugs**

- Login and account creation issues
- Frequent crashes when trying to access certain features
- Failure to load clothing and other assets

**Requested features**

- More clothing, hair, and accessory options
- Ability to import custom models and textures
- Face tracking and animation features
- More diverse backgrounds and scenes
- Multiplayer and social features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Castlerama free?

Castlerama is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is VRoid Mobile free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Castlerama or VRoid Mobile?

Castlerama is rated higher. Castlerama averages 4.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while VRoid Mobile averages 3.3 from 420 ratings.

### Do Castlerama or VRoid Mobile have ads?

VRoid Mobile shows ads; Castlerama does not.

### Which is updated more often, Castlerama or VRoid Mobile?

Castlerama ships an update every 19 months, and VRoid Mobile monthly. Most recently, Castlerama was updated on October 7, 2026 and VRoid Mobile on October 7, 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.*