ArtGen

ArtGen

Character Idea Generator

216 ratings
54 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 3, 2018
  • December 1, 2025

Features

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About

This app helps artists, writers, and creatives overcome creative blocks by generating randomized character concepts. Customize word pools with themed packs and reroll or manually edit attributes. Save your generated characters and attach your artwork, with all data stored locally or privately via iCloud.

Randomized character concept generation
Customizable themed word packs
Reroll or manually edit attributes
Save generated characters
Attach artwork to saved characters
Local and private iCloud sync
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What's New in ArtGen

2.0.0

December 1, 2025

ArtGen has finally been refreshed after a long hiatus. This is the beginning of many more exciting updates to come and lays the foundation for new features coming soon! - Fresh new look. A cleaner, more modern design throughout the entire app. - Grid layout. Browse and organize your characters at a glance. - iCloud sync. Your characters now follow you across all your devices. - More intuitive controls to manage your characters (deleting characters is much easier to find!) - Improved image handling. New cropping tools for more control over your creations. - Easy sharing. Share your favorite characters with friends. Thank you so much for using ArtGen!

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In-App Purchases

$0.99

Fantasy Pack

A pack of Fantasy-style combinations

User reviews

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I don’t know what everyone’s talking about.
The format isn’t confusing at all and I can edit the picture too?

Pretty decent

It’s good for when you’re stuck on the basic details of a new character. There are reviews talking about how you can’t edit pre existing features but you can after saving the character. Just wondering why I can’t re-roll the details of a preexisting character.

I would like to see more options for details though. By the way.. how the heck do I delete a character?
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Edward

Amazing and wonderful selections but could be better with a grid view selection instead of a line view.

Good for comics

At the I had no use for this but if like to make oc or make comics it’s really amazing

Love it but one problem

Okay so I love this app, it helps me keep check of my comic book characters. Just one thing that I hate is that it won’t let me delete any of my characters.

I made a team type of gen before I made all of the superheroes for my team and now I want to delete it. This is really horrible and I rather advertisements than this. But other than that it is one of my favorite and most used apps. :)
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Reported Bugs

14 issues

App crashes when opening edited character

Bug

App closes when scrolling down character profile

Bug

Cannot delete characters

Bug

Cannot edit character pictures

Bug

App crashes when editing characters

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App closes when scrolling

Bug

Purchased packs not showing up

Bug

App closes when trying to restore purchases

Bug

App keeps exiting when opening

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Application suddenly shuts down

Bug

Bought packs and nothing happened

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Scrolling is glitched

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Profile glitched after removing writing

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Black screen on launch

Bug

Requested Features

19 requests

Grid view selection

Feature

More detail options

Feature

Ability to delete characters

Feature

Ability to re-roll existing character details

Feature

More powers/attributes

Feature

Add own attributes

Feature

Sort characters into folders

Feature

Add cover images to characters

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Option to choose selections instead of random

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Ability to choose own choices/type in traits

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Subcatalog by specific works

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More realism in generation

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More attributes (hair, eye color, age, traits)

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Add own character characteristics to generator

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Option to insert image or character creation look

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Additional questions (favorite color, zodiac sign)

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Sections/dividers for organizing characters

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Restore purchases button

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See all characters at once (icon mode)

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FAQ

What does ArtGen do?

ArtGen is a character idea generator designed to help artists, writers, and creatives overcome creative blocks. It generates randomized character concepts based on customizable word pools and allows users to save their creations with attached artwork.

How does ArtGen help with creative blocks?

By providing randomized character concepts, ArtGen offers a starting point for new ideas. Users can choose from themed packs to tailor the generation process or reroll individual attributes until they find inspiration, effectively pushing past creative hurdles.

Is ArtGen free to use?

The application is free to download and use, offering core functionality without immediate cost. However, it does feature in-app purchases, suggesting that additional content or features may be available for purchase.

Where is my data stored?

ArtGen prioritizes user privacy by not collecting any data. All generated characters and attached artwork are stored locally on your device or can be synced privately through your personal iCloud account.

Can I edit the generated character ideas?

Yes, you can reroll any attribute of a generated character concept until it meets your needs. Additionally, you have the option to manually edit and customize the character concept to make it entirely your own.