Comparison

MakeU (Cute Avatar Maker) vs Keyz

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MakeU (Cute Avatar Maker)

Design unique cartoon characters with a vast library of customizable parts and colors. Save, edit, and share your creations in various formats, including full-body images, icons, and group photos. Works offline with no sign-up required.

Highlights
  • Create custom cartoon characters
  • Mix and recolor 1,200+ parts
  • Save and edit characters offline
  • No sign-up required
  • Export full-body, icon, or transparent PNG
  • Create group photos and stickers
Features
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Create cute cartoon characters that look like you, your friends, or your fave! makeU is a character & avatar maker you can start instantly—no sign-up needed. Mix 1,200+ parts (hair, face, outfits, accessories, backgrounds) and recolor them to design a one-of-a-kind character. Why makeU • Save as many characters as you like in "My Records" and edit them again anytime • Works offline. Character data stays on your device (nothing sent to a server) • No account—just open it and start What you can do • Front/back hair, face shape, eyes, brows, nose, lips, plus 24 expressions • Full outfits: tops, bottoms, outfit sets, shoes, accessories, backgrounds—including idol stage outfits • Recolor skin, hair, eyes, clothes, and background. "All clothes" puts your fave's color on the whole outfit in one tap • Drag eyes, nose, lips, and back hair to fine-tune placement • Undo/redo and a random button to discover new looks Share your characters • Save a full-body image, an icon, or a transparent PNG (no background) for your profile or to share • Matching icons: pick 2 and get 2 round icons with a background that connects side by side • Group photo: put 2–5 characters in one picture • Stickers: send 6 expressions in one image Start creating your own cute character and share it with friends!

About

Keyz

Experience the satisfying click of mechanical keyboards on your phone. Customize keycaps, backgrounds, and sounds for a personalized fidgeting experience. Unlock daily rewards and track your taps.

Highlights
  • Customizable keycap and background skins
  • Multiple sound packs including mechanical and typewriter
  • LED backlight mode
  • Customizable key labels with letters or emojis
  • Daily streaks and secret skin collection
  • Click counter
Features
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Your favorite keycap, now in your pocket. Tap the keys and feel the satisfying click with realistic animations and mechanical keyboard sounds. Perfect for fidgeting during class, meetings, or anytime you need a little stress relief. [Features] • 1 to 9 key layouts — pick your perfect board size • Keycap & background skin collection — find your style • 7 sound packs — mechanical click, typewriter, quiet, frog, toot, bubble, coin • LED backlight mode — rainbow glow effects in dark mode • Custom key labels — any letter or emoji you want • Daily streaks & secret skins — come back each day to collect hidden skins • Click counter — track your taps Made for everyone who loves keycaps.

Screenshots

MakeU (Cute Avatar Maker)4 screens
Keyz4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MakeU (Cute Avatar Maker) at none against Keyz's 1. On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Keyz sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MakeU (Cute Avatar Maker) asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MakeU (Cute Avatar Maker) ships an update every 3 days, Keyz every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MakeU (Cute Avatar Maker) versus Keyz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMakeU (Cute Avatar Maker)Keyz
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeongil LeeKeyz

Customer experience

MakeU (Cute Avatar Maker)

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Keyz

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MakeU (Cute Avatar Maker)

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Keyz

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pass$2.99

Questions

Is MakeU (Cute Avatar Maker) free?
MakeU (Cute Avatar Maker) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Keyz free?
Keyz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MakeU (Cute Avatar Maker) or Keyz have ads?
Both MakeU (Cute Avatar Maker) and Keyz show ads.
Which is updated more often, MakeU (Cute Avatar Maker) or Keyz?
MakeU (Cute Avatar Maker) ships an update every 3 days, and Keyz every 4 days. Most recently, MakeU (Cute Avatar Maker) was updated on November 6, 2026 and Keyz on October 31, 2026.

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