# ChibiStudio: Chibi Maker — Anime Avatar & Dress Up

> Create and customize cute chibi anime avatars for profiles and widgets. (iPhone/iPad app by Buddy Software LTDA.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chibistudio-chibi-maker/id1135307199 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Buddy Software LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/586431973)
- Category: Graphics & Design, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.69/5 from 23,197 App Store ratings · 565 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 142 MB
- Languages: Korean, European Spanish, American English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Brazilian Portuguese, French (France), Hindi
- Released: 2016-09-15
- Data updated: 2026-10-21
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chibistudio-chibi-maker/id1135307199/reviews.md

## What is ChibiStudio?

Bring your original characters to life in chibi form. Build an anime avatar, style a new outfit, or make a tiny version of a friend. No drawing skills needed.

MAKE A CHARACTER THAT FEELS LIKE YOURS
Mix hairstyles, eyes, expressions, clothes, and accessories. Explore thousands of items across free and paid packs, from everyday outfits to fantasy looks. Adjust colors to give your character a style of their own.

TRY A NEW LOOK
Search for items, try different combinations, and change your mind as you go. Use random choices for inspiration, then keep editing until your chibi feels just right.

TAKE YOUR CHIBI WITH YOU
Export your creations as images for profile pictures, stickers, and sharing with friends. Save a version without a background when you want your character on its own. Add your chibis to your Home Screen with widgets, including a calendar widget.

BUILD YOUR OWN COLLECTION
Save your characters, find them in your library, and come back to create new looks. Keep your collection synced across devices with iCloud.

SET THE SCENE
Choose a background to match your character. On supported devices, create backgrounds with Image Playground. Apple Intelligence features depend on device, language, and region availability.

FREE TO START. NO ADS.
Start creating with the included free items. One optional, one-time purchase unlocks all item packs. No subscription or virtual currency.

Make your first chibi, then see who you create next.

## Key features

- Thousands of customization options
- Export creations as images
- Cross-device sync
- Chibi Home Screen widgets
- Add/generate backgrounds

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Animals Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Extras Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Anime Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fantasy Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gala Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| ChibiStudio+ | $14.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Anime Hair Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Underwater Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cyber Punk | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of ChibiStudio?

Reviews of ChibiStudio are mostly positive: the Graphics & Design app is rated 4.7/5 from 23K App Store ratings. What users like most: cute and fun to use, lots of customization options. Top complaints: many features locked behind paywall, issues with saving created characters. Summarized from real user reviews.

**Pros**

- 👍 Cute and fun to use
- 🚀 Lots of customization options
- 💡 Ability to create characters from imagination
- 👍 Great for creativity and design
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Easy to use

**Cons**

- 🔒 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Issues with saving created characters
- 🐛 Glitches with color/rotation of items
- 🐛 Disorganized layout and categories
- 🔒 Limited free options compared to premium

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Characters disappearing after saving
- Inability to change hair/eye color for some options
- Overlapping/clipping issues with certain clothing items

**Most requested features**

- Add ability to name/save created characters
- Improve organization with categories and favorites
- Expand free options and reduce reliance on premium
- Add more pose and expression options
- Allow customization of skin tone, height, etc.
- Implement social features to share creations

## Is ChibiStudio safe?

ChibiStudio: Chibi Maker appears safe based on user ratings. The AppsHunter Safety Score for ChibiStudio is 94 out of 100. This assessment is based on 23,197 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.7 out of 5. Of 23,199 App Store ratings, 91.7% point to a safe experience, 4.8% suggest some concerns, and 3.5% point to a risky experience.

## Is ChibiStudio legit?

ChibiStudio: Chibi Maker appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for ChibiStudio is 100 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (10 of 565)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chibistudio-chibi-maker/id1135307199/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Ty

*2026-08-21, version 3.9.996*

It’s pretty good. I just wish there was a way to make your Chibi and interact with each other. You know put them in a little world you know

### 5/5 — Chibi Studio Avatar Maker

*2026-02-08, version 3.9.992*

It helps people create Chibi characters for their fandom, and it allows them to select looks for these cute characters.

### 2/5 — Anormal

*2026-02-07, version 3.9.992*

Çok fazla bebeğe benziyor gerçek insana benzesin

### 5/5 — Took me some time

*2025-11-28*

It took me a while to decide to finally decide buy the full version. I appreciate that it’s ad free from the very get go which is rare. I was put off that it felt a bit male oriented but to be fair most Chibi apps are girly so I understand why, it’s just that I am a girl that likes the girly stuff. I finally decided to keep it and get the full version as I discovered the true extent of customization within the app and how you can change the clothing and hair colors which really can change the tone from dreary male to a more girly vibe. So it’s definitely worth adding to my ever growing list of Chibi dress up apps (and just dress up games in general) collection bc surprisingly each one does something different and so they are all worth having. I also want to make sure to support developers that choose one time fees over subscriptions, micro transactions and virtual currencies as those tend to ruin the gaming experience more often than not.

### 5/5 — 564

*2025-11-09, version 3.9.991*

Jake

### 5/5 — I <3 this app! One glitch.

*2025-10-30, version 3.9.991*

This app is awesome! Only thing, the teal buns hairstyle wont change color. Minor glitch. Thanks!

### 2/5 — Was great then changes ruined it

*2025-10-08, version 3.9.99*

I loved using it and having the option of changing hair and clothing colors. But it feels like more and more are no longer allowed to be changed to the colors I desire

### 1/5 — No recomiendo

*2025-09-26, version 3.9.99*

No me gusta porque la verdad todo se compra no lo soporto la verdad

### 5/5 — Parfait pour utiliser notre imagination

*2025-09-20, version 3.9.99*

Je trouve ça parfait, parce que avec des amis on peut créer notre propre personnage et on fait des sortes de petits concours par exemple de celui qui fait le meilleur personnage

### 1/5 — 0 Stars

*2025-08-03, version 3.9.98*

This game was terrible! It only had choices for short hair no diversity for long hair people! Also the amount of stress it brings to play it is crazy. Also it was very slow and expensive to buy the other item! I shouldn’t have to pay $14+ for fake hair or accessories!😡😡😡

## Frequently asked questions about ChibiStudio

### What can I do with ChibiStudio Anime Avatar Maker?

You can create your own cute chibi avatars with thousands of customization options. Your creations can be saved as images for profile pictures, shared with friends, or used as Home Screen widgets, including a calendar-style widget.

### How much does ChibiStudio Anime Avatar Maker cost?

The app is free to start using. There is an optional one-time purchase available that unlocks all item packs, offering a complete experience without any ongoing subscription fees.

### Can I use my avatars on different devices?

Yes, the app allows you to keep your characters synced across devices. This means you can create an avatar on one device and access it seamlessly on another.

### What kind of widgets can I create?

You can add chibi widgets to your Home Screen. This includes a calendar-style widget that displays your chibi character alongside your schedule, making your device more personalized.

### Can I add backgrounds to my avatars?

Yes, you can add or generate backgrounds for your chibi characters. This feature is available on devices that support Apple Intelligence, allowing for more dynamic and complete scenes.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0 — 2026-10-21

ChibiStudio 4.0 brings a fresh design for Liquid Glass, full support for iPhone Duo, a more playful canvas, and new ways to find and personalize your chibis.

Requires iOS 26 or later. Some features require iOS 27. Apple Intelligence features require a supported device in an eligible region.

LIQUID GLASS

Every part of the app has been redesigned around Liquid Glass: a new toolbar, a consistent item drawer on iPhone and iPad, and a categories browser you can scrub across with magnification. The faster gallery opens chibis with a zoom transition. Enjoy a new app icon, redesigned Settings and Timeline, and a welcome tour hosted by the little face from the app icon.

MADE FOR IPHONE DUO

ChibiStudio adapts to how you hold your iPhone Duo, keeping the canvas and controls clear of the fold and camera, with support for the outer display too.

- Laptop pose: partially open on a table, your chibi fills the top half and the item drawer fills the bottom. Browse and tap items like a keyboard while the canvas stays in view.
- Book pose: the canvas sits on one side and the drawer on the other, with categories along the outer edge for easy thumb browsing.
- Fully open: make the most of the large display with an iPad-style editor.
- Fold or unfold mid-edit without losing your selected category, active tool, zoom level, or search.
- A little something extra: in laptop pose, your chibi casts a live reflection onto the lower display that follows every edit and color change.

A BETTER EDITOR

- Exploded View separates layers in 3D to help you select items hidden behind others. Drag with two fingers to rotate.
- Pinch to zoom, double-tap with two fingers to zoom in on part of your chibi, and tap the zoom indicator to reset.
- Edit in landscape on iPhone and every orientation on iPad, with the drawer beside the canvas.
- Search for items right inside the editor.
- The redesigned color tool includes Automatic coordinated colors for select items, individual color editing, and custom colors with the system color picker.
- A machine learning model creates more varied, balanced random chibis, with a new animation.
- Improved VoiceOver support in the canvas.

BACKGROUNDS

Choose a random, preset, or custom background color for new chibis, or no background, in Settings. On supported devices, generate backgrounds with Image Playground using a prompt created with Private Cloud Compute to suit your chibi. Share or save chibis without their backgrounds from the gallery.

FIND YOUR CHIBIS

The new Search tab finds chibis by their contents using Apple Intelligence descriptions. On iOS 27, descriptions use Private Cloud Compute when available; otherwise, they are generated on your device. Descriptions sync through iCloud, so each device doesn't need to index your library again. Search still works without Apple Intelligence, with less precision.

Find your chibis in Spotlight or open one with the new Open Chibi action in Shortcuts. A single Settings toggle controls all Apple Intelligence features.

GALLERY, SHARING, AND WIDGETS

- Select multiple chibis to share or delete together. Save directly to Photos or drag chibis out of the gallery.
- Initial iCloud sync shows chibis as they arrive, with progress in the gallery. Pull down to sync any time.
- Choose High Efficiency or Most Compatible image exports.
- Improved link creation and a unified interface for receiving links, chibis of the week, and chibis from widgets.
- Extra large Chibi Calendar on iPad and, with iOS 27, extra large portrait on iPhone. Widgets have a refreshed layout and use less memory for better reliability.
- A Control Center control opens the gallery or jumps straight into the editor.

The Tip Jar and Chibi Builder widget have been removed. Thank you to everyone who tipped over the years! This update also brings smoother animations, updated localizations, and smaller fixes throughout the app.

### 3.9.996 — 2026-07-20

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 3.9.995 — 2026-03-30

This update includes minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 3.9.994 — 2026-03-05

We've added new items to our existing packs. Enjoy :3

### 3.9.993 — 2026-02-09

We've added new items to our existing packs.

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