# Mikuture vs CUSTOM CAST

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mikuture | CUSTOM CAST |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (453 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mikuture/id897505300/reviews)** | [3.4 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-cast/id1436588949/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 453 | **4K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.2% of reviews** | 48.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 129 MB | 851 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Seita Karino](https://appshunter.io/developer/897505303) | [DWANGO Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/297539595) |

## What reviewers say

### Mikuture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mikuture/id897505300)

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.

**Highlights:** Live-action AR synthesis, Virtual idol characters, Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin & Len, Megurine Luka, MEIKO, KAITO

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute and fun app
- 🎨 Wide variety of characters
- 💡 Ability to take photos with Miku
- 🎉 Great for Miku/Vocaloid fans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Character models/outfits not loading
- 🔍 Limited character selection
- 🤔 Lack of customization options
- 🤢 Underwear visibility issue

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Character models not loading properly
- Laggy performance on some devices

**Requested features**

- 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

[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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mikuture free?

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

### Is CUSTOM CAST free?

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

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

Mikuture is rated higher. Mikuture averages 4.3 out of 5 from 453 ratings, while CUSTOM CAST averages 3.4 from 4K ratings.

### Do Mikuture or CUSTOM CAST have ads?

CUSTOM CAST shows ads; Mikuture does not.

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

Mikuture ships an update every 3 months, and CUSTOM CAST monthly. Most recently, Mikuture was updated on September 23, 2026 and CUSTOM CAST on September 24, 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.*