# Background Noise

> Randomly generates detailed fantasy character backstories with millions of combinations. (iPhone/iPad app by Erik A. Dewey.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/background-noise/id404937835 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Erik A. Dewey](https://appshunter.io/developer/404937838)
- Category: Entertainment, Games
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 2.90/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 13.2 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-12-15
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/background-noise/id404937835/reviews.md

## What is Background Noise?

Instantly generate a background for a fantasy character.

Breathe life into your role-playing or fantasy character.

Background Noise allows you to randomly generate a background for any fantasy character. By walking through a series of tables, you will determine:

    * Where the character grew up
    * Who they lived with
    * What their parents did
    * How many siblings they had
    * Any family legacy
    * Events in the character's childhood
    * Events in the character's adult life
    * The most significant personality traits of the character
    * and much much more... 

With 40 tables and hundreds of options, there are millions of possible combinations, making sure that no two character's backgrounds are exactly alike. 

Great for role-players or authors. 

So add some Background Noise to your character, they'll thank you for it.

## Key features

- Randomized character background generation
- Detailed family and upbringing details
- Childhood and adult life events
- Personality trait determination
- Millions of unique combinations
- Ideal for role-players and authors

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/background-noise/id404937835/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Version 2 is much better!

*2020-07-18, version 2.0*

The new version allows you to send the results to another person. That also means that when you send it, you can also print it!
Printing and sending! Excellent!

### 1/5 — ABILITY TO CUSTOMIZE NEEDED

*2013-10-02*

This program desperately needs a way to customize the character history.

### 2/5 — Could be great

*2012-06-05*

There are several dreadful typos in this program. The lack of a customizable interface also hurts. Right now, this program isn't worth the money.

### 3/5 — Some checking logic needed

*2011-10-20*

The app is quick and simple and will almost instantly give you an outline to work with. That said, it would be nice to have some checks in place to weed-out some of the more obvious contradictions.

For example, the first character I generated was born into an upper class family with much wealth, but lives in the servant's quarters. Temporary housing maybe...? The dad is a physician/thief/master trapmaker. The main character is an only child, but his sibling (the one that doesn't exist) ran away for a few months. They live in an arid marsh. One of his personality traits is trusting 6/suspicious 4, then on the next line it is trusting 4/suspicious 6.

The program is useful and with some common sense these problems are quickly eliminated, but some of the glaring issues (such as the sibling thing) I would expect to be caught and rerolled. Three stars for a good product that is rough around the edges; it would benefit greatly from some logic in the code to catch some of these issues.

### 4/5 — Interesting

*2011-02-07*

It's good but the occupation (what) section comes up with 'living off invesments' pretty much all the time. Is this a glitch or deliberate?

### 3/5 — Great idea, could use some refinement.

*2011-01-20, version 1.0*

This is a very handy little tool, but would greatly benefit from the ability to lock in certain aspects of a character, or to choose certain aspects yourself. Also, the ability to name and save characters would be useful as well. Still, it's a fun app, and can get that imagination going!

### 5/5 — Works just like it says

*2010-12-17*

Easy to follow straight-forward app.  A helpful tool for gamers and writers alike.

### 5/5 — Robust backgrounds!

*2010-12-16*

Dead simple app that gets the job done. Instantly turns a blank slate into a living, breathing character.

## Frequently asked questions about Background Noise

### What kind of details can Background Noise generate for a character?

Background Noise can generate details about where a character grew up, who they lived with, their parents' occupations, the number of siblings, family legacy, childhood and adult life events, and significant personality traits.

### How many possible combinations does Background Noise offer?

With 40 tables and hundreds of options, Background Noise offers millions of possible combinations, ensuring that each character's background is unique.

### Is Background Noise suitable for offline use?

The provided data does not specify offline functionality. However, as a generator app, it is likely designed to function without an internet connection once installed.

### What devices is Background Noise available on?

Background Noise is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Background Noise updated?

The latest version, 2.1, was released on July 3, 2023. The update frequency is not explicitly stated, but it has received updates since its initial release in 2010.

### What is the age rating for Background Noise?

Background Noise has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for younger users and above.

### Does Background Noise have ads?

No, Background Noise does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application.

### What is the price of Background Noise?

Background Noise is a paid application priced at $2.99.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 2.1 — 2023-07-03

Update to the latest iOS version.

### 2.0 — 2020-04-18

Long awaited option added to email generated background. Update to the latest OS

### 1.1 — 2017-05-25

Updated to 64-bit for iOS 11.

### 1.0 — 2010-12-15

No release notes.

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