Make A Pose vs CUSTOM CAST
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Make A Pose
Create and customize character poses with intuitive controls. Add simple objects and adjust lighting for reference. Save multiple poses, share screenshots, and unlock additional characters and features through in-app purchases.
- Intuitive joint editing
- Non-uniform scaling of character parts
- Save up to 9 poses
- Pose with objects
- Screenshot sharing
- Adjustable light direction for reference shadows
- Unlockable characters and backgrounds
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In this APP , you can try to pose the character ! You can create some simple object . Features: - Edit every joint to make a pose in a natural and intuitive way , You can rotate the blue part of the ball which is below the screen to edit the joint ,it is easy to use - You can non-uniform scale each part of the character - Save 9 pose at the same time - Pose with the object - Share the screenshot of your pose - Change the direction of the light to change the shadow（not real shadow ，reference only） The things you can do after Remove Ads: - Undo,Redo - Activate new character ( Female and Horse ) . There are 4 same characters for each different character , you can pose up to 6 character at same time - Edit the color of most object and background - Set a picture that get from Camera or Photos as background If you got problem or find a bug ,please email me. My Email address : waci11@163.com
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: Make A Pose at 4.0 against CUSTOM CAST's 3.4. Make A Pose also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (68% vs 48%). CUSTOM CAST's advantage is ratings volume (4K vs 495). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Make A Pose sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and CUSTOM CAST sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Make A Pose holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CUSTOM CAST has 4K ratings behind it against 495, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Make A Pose's written reviews are positive against 48% of CUSTOM CAST's.
Make A Pose ships an update every 2 months, CUSTOM CAST monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Make A Pose | CUSTOM CAST |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (495 ratings) — better | 3.4 (4K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 67.9% of reviews — better | 48.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 495 | 4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 851 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | 驰 王 | DWANGO Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Make A Pose
CUSTOM CAST
User reviews
Make A Pose
From 495 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Helpful for drawing and animation
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 👍 Versatile posing controls
- 👍 Useful for reference
- 👍 Good for beginners
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 💰 Too many ads and in-app purchases
- 👎 Difficult to navigate and control
- 👎 Limited character options (only male)
- 👎 Unnatural and stiff poses
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
Make A Pose
Reported bugs
4 issues- Freezing and crashing issues
- Inability to change female character
- Difficulty moving and positioning objects
- Inconsistent and buggy joint movements
Requested features
5 requests- Add female and other character models
- Improve camera controls and perspectives
- Implement undo/redo functionality
- Allow saving and loading of poses
- Add more props and customization 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
Make A Pose
- Unlock SaveDate$0.99
- Remove Ads$1.99
CUSTOM CAST
- 160cc$0.99
- 480cc$2.99
- 1000cc$5.99
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- 3000cc$19.99
- 6000cc$39.99
- 10000cc$59.99
