# ChibiStudio vs Thetan Creator

The clearest difference is rating: ChibiStudio at 4.7 against Thetan Creator's 2.3. ChibiStudio also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (77% vs 50%). Thetan Creator's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ChibiStudio sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Thetan Creator sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ChibiStudio holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChibiStudio has 23K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of ChibiStudio's written reviews are positive against 50% of Thetan Creator's.

ChibiStudio ships an update monthly, Thetan Creator every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ChibiStudio | Thetan Creator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chibistudio-chibi-maker/id1135307199/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thetan-creator-create-and-play/id6445906128/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **77.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 143 MB | 268 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Buddy Software LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/586431973) | [WOLFFUN CO., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674706819) |

## What reviewers say

### ChibiStudio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chibistudio-chibi-maker/id1135307199)

Design unique anime-style characters with a vast array of customization options for hairstyles, outfits, and accessories. Export your creations as images for profile pictures, stickers, or use them with widgets. Start for free with optional one-time purchases to unlock all content.

**Highlights:** Anime character creation, Extensive customization options, Outfit and accessory styling, Image export for profiles/stickers, Home screen widgets, Cross-device syncing with iCloud

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

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

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**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.


### Thetan Creator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thetan-creator-create-and-play/id6445906128)

Design unique game characters and bring them to life within a gaming universe. This app offers a creative playground to customize characters with your own art style, colors, and patterns, then use them in gameplay. It provides an ever-expanding toolkit for endless creative adventures.

**Highlights:** Character design and customization, Create unique game characters, Use creations in gameplay, Intuitive tools for all skill levels, Ever-expanding creative toolkit, Personalize with art, colors, and patterns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Creator Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual Creator Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Handful of Cpoints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of CPoints | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Box of Cpoints | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Box of Cpoint | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Cpoints | $49.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Cpoints | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ChibiStudio free?

ChibiStudio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Thetan Creator free?

Thetan Creator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ChibiStudio or Thetan Creator?

ChibiStudio is rated higher. ChibiStudio averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Thetan Creator averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do ChibiStudio or Thetan Creator have ads?

Thetan Creator shows ads; ChibiStudio does not.

### Which is updated more often, ChibiStudio or Thetan Creator?

ChibiStudio ships an update monthly, and Thetan Creator every 2 weeks. Most recently, ChibiStudio was updated on November 8, 2026 and Thetan Creator on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*