# Auctor: Character Generator — Novel Planner for Writers

> Character development planner and random generator for writers and game creators. (iPhone/iPad app by Ruben Ramirez.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auctor-character-generator/id1443796451 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ruben Ramirez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1443796270)
- Category: Productivity, Books
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.37/5 from 414 App Store ratings · 44 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 68 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2018-12-21
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auctor-character-generator/id1443796451/reviews.md

## What is Auctor?

This app aims to be used for planning your character development.
It has an ever growing list of details and attributes used to plan and create your character.

If you ever experienced writer's block, don't worry! It contains a random character generator that will help you get started, traits, desires, needs, all in one place. Either you write it or the app does it for you. 

Because Character Generator is more than an app, it's a workshop targeted for writer which involve in creating games such as RPG maker or other engines, books, plays, etc. Either you're working on your draft or you're about to finish it. This app will help you to keep track. 

It's very simple to create your character BIO and identify their change arcs. What he wants vs what he needs? What is the lie your character believes? In the BIO feature you can find a robust way to read at your characters, it's more narrative and interesting than any other app.

Genres you can write about includes: Action/Thriller, Misfortune/Drama, SciFi/Space, Murder, Fantasy/Magic, Horror/Suspense, Romance, Mystery, Superheroes (Pro only) and Apocalypse (Pro only).

It also contains a writing prompts that are weekly updated and always refresh from the cloud. No need to update the APP constantly to get them.

Function included in Novel Character Generator:
- Create your character list.
- Assign them properly to the project you are working on. No mess up.
- Find writing prompts updated weekly, to never get writer block again.
- Follow your character change arc with Joseph Campbell "The hero journey" steps. Clearly detailed and explained in one click.
- Comprehensive guide on how to create characters, how to choose their roles and motives.
- Challenge your character with weekly challenges that will help you focus and reflex on your character depth. What will he do if he is trap in a elevator? What will be his change arc from Act 1 to Act 3? Etc.

Auctor Premium:

- Subscribe to Auctor Premium for uninterrupted ads-free reading and first access to new features

– Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase

– Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period

– Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, at the cost of the chosen package

– Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase

– Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable

## Key features

- Random character generator
- Detailed character attributes
- Narrative BIO creation
- Character change arc tracking
- Weekly writing prompts
- Character creation guides

## What do users think of Auctor?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Well-organized and smooth app functionality
- 💡 Helpful character creation prompts and questions
- 📝 Great for building characters and developing stories
- 🎯 Useful for creative writing and worldbuilding
- ✨ Versatile for OCs, fanfiction, and original stories
- 🧠 Encourages creative thinking and writing confidence
- 📊 Good format for character and book design

**Cons**

- ❌ Poor grammar and spelling throughout the app
- 🐛 Character images not displaying or unable to add new ones
- 🔒 Limited projects and characters without premium
- 💰 Monthly subscription model frustrating for users
- ❌ Cannot edit character information after saving
- 🐛 App freezes or crashes on certain devices
- ❌ Pronoun inconsistencies in character challenges
- ⚠️ No customer support or contact method available
- 🐛 Premium purchase functionality broken on some devices
- ❌ Gender options limited and not inclusive
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes before saving work

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App freezes when switching between portrait and landscape mode
- Character images not visible or unable to add pictures
- Project images not displaying
- App crashes on loading screen after updates
- Cannot proceed past character creation screen
- Premium subscription button non-functional
- Ad-watching option for premium doesn't work
- Character information won't save properly
- App kicks users out before saving work
- Outline feature unclickable/non-functional
- Cannot access project information, redirects to characters
- Pronoun references incorrect in character challenges
- Fields changed don't save after editing

**Most requested features**

- Auto-save functionality when navigating away
- In-app autocorrect for keyboard input
- Ability to edit characters after saving
- Color-coded outline boxes for organization
- More in-depth character creation questions
- World-building and government building features
- Avatar maker tool
- Lifetime premium option or one-time payment
- Data recovery/cloud backup system
- Custom gender field instead of dropdown menu
- Picture upload and display functionality
- Ability to delete projects
- More flexible project and character limits
- Better navigation and intuitive interface

## Recent user reviews (10 of 44)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auctor-character-generator/id1443796451/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Pretty good

*2023-07-02*

Overall, the app is great. From what I can tell, everything runs smoothly and it's very well organized.

However, the grammar is not good. (Even though I only noticed in the "Challenges" section in the character creation.) It seems like maybe it was put through Google Translate and wasn't checked for errors? In some places, I couldn't understand what teh question was because it was worded and punctuated so poorly. This wouldn't be as big of a deal if it wasn't an app made for writers.

But, this does not mean that the app is bad. It could just benefit from some edits and fixes.

### 5/5 — Nice but recently freezes

*2023-06-20*

I’ve been using the app about a month now and lately it freezes my entire iPad when I’m using it if I try to change the screen from portrait mode to landscape. Other than that I love the prompts and the assistance in building my characters

### 4/5 — Great app!

*2023-04-10*

Hi I love ur app, it’s helped me create many characters and just making me a bit more creative kinda. There is something I noticed thou, When I was doing the challenges part of the app, I was creating a female character, and the questions kept referring to her as a him, I don’t know if this happened to anybody else, and I know it’s not that big of a deal. But I still fully recommend this app to anyone else.

### 5/5 — Amazing app! Just a few suggestions though. (Don't have to implement if you dont want 🫶)

*2023-02-04, version 3.0.0*

I love the app so far! I'm using it to write a dystopian horror, but there's some things I'd love to see fixed in a later update!

- Autocorrect, as the keyboard autocorrect doesn't work in-app (I might just be dumb though.)

- Possibly a way for it to autosave when you press the back arrow (similar to Google Docs and other writing programs)

- Height/job/looks maybe scripted differently (Ex.: They are _ (unit) tall/dropdown for stuff like "no job" so the "works as a _" doesnt show up/looks possibly rephrased to "They have been said to look (bodytype), with (optional) and (optional).

That's all, and this app is amazing, even if its made by one person!!

### 2/5 — Shouldn’t be a monthly subscription app, imo

*2022-11-15, version 2.7.1*

It’s a decent app, but you have to pay a monthly subscription to share it, so how can you export your work otherwise? And you are limited in projects and characters, it says, so you would have to delete a project without exporting it, right? And the functionality isn’t complex enough to warrant a subscription, imo. A flat fee would be better. The last time it was updated was 2 years ago? A subscription app makes sense when content is continuously added.

### 5/5 — Wonderful

*2022-03-26, version 2.7.1*

It’s helped me with a lot and also organised my work

### 5/5 — Notes up to new users of Auctor!

*2022-01-16, version 2.7.1*

Most of the one stars★  are just “ thing not work, fix (and they do, they just don’t reply)” or “I don’t like it, it didn’t work for me(to each their own)” which are quite old! The only twister that can pull people away is that you (should) get premium, witch you gotta pay for. [which make sence cause they need to make money somehow] and the subscription is only 2.99 (basically 3.00) a month! 

Personally I think this app is great, it’s helped me make story’s that I never though I could make! It really made me better at writing and more confident ,:} 
So I don’t see the Problem to having a way to support a app that has helped me a lot. (But I can see why people wouldn’t like it)

That’s about it! Keep doing what your doing app maker! :D <3

### 3/5 — Needs to allow to make more projects

*2021-11-21, version 2.7.1*

This app is great and I love it! But it only lets me make so many characters and so many projects. It’s sad this makes me not want to us it since in the future I have to get rid of a old project since I have a apple iPad under parents account

### 4/5 — One problem

*2021-11-18, version 2.7.1*

I really love this app for keeping track of my characters! Only thing is my pictures of the characters are no longer visible and I can't add a new picture.

### 4/5 — Developer! Need ur help

*2021-10-24, version 2.7.1*

I have about 12 characters but only one picture of the character is visible and also my project picture I can’t see I try opening the app over and over but doesn’t work. I really love this app but pls fix this

## Frequently asked questions about Auctor

### What does this app do?

This app is designed to help writers and creators plan and develop their characters. It offers tools for generating random characters, detailing attributes, creating narrative biographies, and tracking character development arcs. It also provides weekly writing prompts to inspire creativity.

### What are the key features for character development?

Key features include a random character generator to overcome writer's block, a comprehensive list of details and attributes for character planning, and a narrative BIO feature to explore character depth. It also tracks character change arcs using concepts like 'The hero journey'.

### How much does the app cost?

The app offers a free version with core features. There is also an optional 'Auctor Premium' subscription for an ad-free experience and early access to new features. Payment for subscriptions is handled through iTunes accounts and can be managed in account settings.

### What genres can I use this app for?

The app supports character development for a wide range of genres, including Action/Thriller, Drama, SciFi/Space, Murder, Fantasy/Magic, Horror/Suspense, Romance, and Mystery. Superheroes and Apocalypse genres are available in the Pro version.

### How does the app help with writer's block?

The app includes a random character generator that can provide starting points and ideas when you're experiencing writer's block. Additionally, it offers weekly writing prompts that are updated from the cloud, ensuring fresh inspiration without needing app updates.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 3.0.0 — 2022-11-15

Bug fixes and improvements.

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