# Character Generator

> Random character generator with customizable traits and interests, plus saving functionality. (iPhone/iPad app by Michelle Ran.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/character-generator/id896383288 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michelle Ran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1413509978)
- Category: Productivity, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.23/5 from 44 App Store ratings · 27 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 12 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2014-11-18
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/character-generator/id896383288/reviews.md

## What is Character Generator?

Tap to generate a character with a name, gender, ethnicity, three character traits, and two interests. If needed, you can specify a gender and/or ethnicity. And if you get a character you like? You can save it and come back to it later!

## Key features

- Generate character names
- Assign gender and ethnicity
- Create character traits
- Add character interests
- Save generated characters
- Specify gender and ethnicity

## Recent user reviews (10 of 27)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/character-generator/id896383288/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Do not download

*2024-01-15*

The app does this thing where once you apply filters to it it generates one person using the filters and then doesn’t apply those criteria to the next person, which means you have to constantly go back and reapply the filters. It also doesn’t have a function that just generates names instead of an entire person (which would DRAMATICALLY improve the app), and there are very few ethnicities to choose from before generating your character. Do not download this app.

### 4/5 — Nice app! One flaw though.

*2022-12-16, version 4.2*

I usually use this app name some characters, and I really like this app! But the thing is: When you click ‘Specify’ and Yk you press ‘Chinese’ ‘Non-Binary (Assigned male)’ (Example) and your not happy with it. You have to repeat the process! Gender, ethnicity, repeat.

### 1/5 — Lame

*2021-10-04, version 4.2*

Boring and every single character is non binary or trans like come on

### 2/5 — come on guys

*2021-06-21, version 4.2*

can u guys add african or african american or anywhere in south america or north america or literally anywhere else i think ur selections are weird

### 5/5 — This is an amazing app, though here are some ways you could make it even better

*2021-05-11, version 4.2*

I love this app! It is an incredible source to come up with a base for a character when you have no ideas! I do have a couple suggestions to add, though.

You could add dislikes, a quirky random fact about the character, and physical characteristics. Dislikes make up a person just as much as their likes do, random facts are really helpful for the past of the character, and physical characteristics can greatly help in describing/designing a character.

Overall a great app, and would definitely recommend.

### 5/5 — Ok

*2020-09-21, version 4.2*

Please update the app! I will pay one time to help support!
I dropped it a star because when you specify the gender and their language? It works once but does not save those settings. So I had to reset it every time to continue looking. 
It’s a useful app.

### 1/5 — Racist

*2020-07-29, version 4.2*

Do not get this app unless you want to support a racist app!

### 1/5 — Needs more ethnicities

*2020-05-17, version 4.2*

They don’t have any black or African decent on there

### 5/5 — PERFECT

*2020-05-05, version 4.2*

This app helped me make sims! I love how there are a lot of gender options including being trans that is something I have never seen in a mobile app!

### 1/5 — This game is the worst!

*2020-05-05, version 4.2*

This games is worthless! It would be cool if they showed you what the character looked like, or if you could edit it's name, race, sexuality etc. This game needs a MAJOR update!

## Frequently asked questions about Character Generator

### What does this character generator app do?

This app generates unique characters with a name, gender, ethnicity, three character traits, and two interests. You can also specify the gender and ethnicity if you have particular requirements.

### Can I save characters I like?

Yes, if you generate a character you particularly like, you can save it within the app. This allows you to easily access and revisit your favorite creations later on.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is completely free to use. There are no costs associated with downloading or using its character generation features.

### What are some common use cases for this app?

This app is ideal for writers looking for inspiration for their stories, game developers creating non-player characters, or role-players needing unique personas for their games.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.2 — 2017-07-03

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Improved generation method for Chinese names (now combines random syllables together).

### 4.1 — 2017-01-22

Saving no longer needs an Internet connection - please update to ensure app continues working properly.

### 4.0.1 — 2017-01-04

Modified saving functionality - please update to ensure app continues working properly.

### 4.0 — 2016-01-08

Along with a revamped user interface, you can now save characters you've generated, and come back to them later!

### 3.0 — 2015-07-08

You can now select a gender and/or ethnicity for a character, or leave it random.

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All apps by Michelle Ran: https://appshunter.io/developer/1413509978

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