Mikuture vs CUSTOM CAST
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mikuture
Create augmented reality scenes with virtual idols like Hatsune Miku. This unofficial app allows users to place and interact with popular Vocaloid characters in real-world environments through their device's camera.
- Live-action AR synthesis
- Virtual idol characters
- Hatsune Miku
- Kagamine Rin & Len
- Megurine Luka
- MEIKO
- KAITO
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Mikuture is a secondary creation app that allows live-action synthesis AR of Hatsune Miku. ◆This app is Crypton Future Media informal application. ◆ there are times when it is not displayed even if the camera permissions only the first time you launch. You will be reflected in that you restart the app. ◆Disclaimer It is assumed that if you want to use the information or this service, and have agreed to the following disclaimer, Suppose that you want to use is the responsibility of the individual. ・Because of your use of this application, regard any loss or damage, such as trouble makers we assume that it does not matter any responsibility. ◆License This work is based on the Peia Pro · Character License Krypton · Future Media Co., Ltd. Character "Hatsune Miku" "Kagamine Rin & Len" "Megurine Luka" "MEIKO" "KAITO" It depicts. "Yukari Yuzuki" is a registered trademark of VOCALOMAKETS (Bumpy Factory Co., Ltd.).
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.
- 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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Mikuture at 4.3 against CUSTOM CAST's 3.4. Mikuture also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 48%) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). CUSTOM CAST's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (4K vs 453). On price 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
Both are free to download. CUSTOM CAST sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Mikuture asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mikuture holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CUSTOM CAST has 4K ratings behind it against 453, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Mikuture's written reviews are positive against 48% of CUSTOM CAST's.
Mikuture ships an update every 3 months, CUSTOM CAST monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mikuture | CUSTOM CAST |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (453 ratings) — better | 3.4 (4K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 86.2% of reviews — better | 48.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 453 | 4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 129 MB | 851 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Seita Karino | DWANGO Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Mikuture
CUSTOM CAST
User reviews
Mikuture
From 453 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Cute and fun app
- 🎨 Wide variety of characters
- 💡 Ability to take photos with Miku
- 🎉 Great for Miku/Vocaloid fans
Room to improve
- 🐛 Character models/outfits not loading
- 🔍 Limited character selection
- 🤔 Lack of customization options
- 🤢 Underwear visibility issue
CUSTOM CAST
From 4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐️ Excellent character customization
- 🎨 Wide variety of clothing and accessories
- 📹 Useful VTuber features
- 🎨 Highly creative and fun
Room to improve
- ⏳ Lengthy download and loading times
- 🔍 Limited male clothing options
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
Bugs and requests
Mikuture
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes or freezes
- Character models not loading properly
- Laggy performance on some devices
Requested features
5 requests- Add more Vocaloid characters (Kaito, Meiko, Rin, Len, etc.)
- Allow custom poses and animations
- Implement video recording feature
- Add ability to have multiple characters in one scene
- Provide more outfit/costume options
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
In-app purchases
Mikuture
No in-app purchases
CUSTOM CAST
- 160cc$0.99
- 480cc$2.99
- 1000cc$5.99
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- 3000cc$19.99
- 6000cc$39.99
- 10000cc$59.99








