# Character Maker vs Pastel Friends

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Character Maker at 7.5K against Pastel Friends's 2.3K. Character Maker also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Character Maker sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Pastel Friends sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Character Maker against 4.5 for Pastel Friends. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.5K and 2.3K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 89% and 89% positive.

Character Maker ships an update every 5 weeks, Pastel Friends every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Character Maker | Pastel Friends |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (7.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/character-maker/id1461482462/reviews) | [4.5 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pastel-friends/id1489122016/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.5K** | 2.3K |
| Positive reviews | **89.2% of reviews** | 88.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 232 MB | 288 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KYUNGMIN LEE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453835418) | [SeyeonSoft Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1221262031) |

## What reviewers say

### Character Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/character-maker/id1461482462)

Design unique cartoon avatars with a vast selection of hairstyles, clothing, and facial colors. Arrange multiple characters and backgrounds, add text bubbles, and share your creations on social media. Perfect for expressing your style or creating visual stories.

**Highlights:** Customizable face and hair colors, Extensive male and female clothing options, Multi-character display, Adjustable character and background sizes, Bubble text for storytelling, Social media sharing

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cookie Pack - 1200 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ad Banner | $0.99 | one-time |
| Decorating the room #2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Animal shape | $1.99 | one-time |
| Wedding clothing | $1.99 | one-time |
| Student outfit #2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Winter outfit #1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Various hairstyles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lolita suit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cookie Pack - 3600 + Bonus 200 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cookie Pack - 6000 + Bonus 500 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cookies - 12000 + Bonus 1100 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cookies 24000 + Bonus 2250 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute character design
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Lots of customization options
- 👍 Fun and engaging
- 👍 Diverse character creation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🔋 Ads can be intrusive
- 💰 Limited free content
- 🐛 Story mode issues

**Reported bugs**

- Story mode progress not saving
- Ads sometimes don't load properly
- Occasional freezing and crashes

**Requested features**

- Add more poses and character animations
- Improve color customization options
- Introduce more mini-games and activities
- Allow data transfer between devices
- Add more hairstyle and accessory options


### Pastel Friends

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pastel-friends/id1489122016)

Decorate adorable avatars and their backgrounds with a pastel color palette. Create custom stories with outfits, items, and text, then share your creations with friends. Save your decorated avatars for use in different modes.

**Highlights:** Avatar decoration, Background decoration, Drag & Drop functionality, Layer manipulation, Pretty animations, Create avatar stories, Share creations

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rabbit : Fantasy | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rabbit : Casual | $1.99 | one-time |
| Plum Blossom : Outfit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Goblin1 : Fantasy | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sea : Face | $1.99 | one-time |
| Half : Face | $1.99 | one-time |
| Goblin : Face | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pink Brown : Outfit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Goblin : Outfit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cat : Fantasy | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unicorn : Casual | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sea : Fantasy | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Cute and adorable
- 🎨 Wide variety of customization options
- 🎉 Unlimited character slots
- 🎨 Ability to change eye color
- 🎨 Diverse hairstyles and accessories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Limited free content, many paid options
- 🔍 Cluttered UI, small buttons
- 🤖 Preset poses tied to outfits
- 🎨 Lack of color customization for clothes
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or save issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes when trying to purchase items
- Saved characters sometimes disappear or reset

**Requested features**

- Add more free clothing and accessory options
- Implement separate pose selection
- Allow color customization for clothes
- Expand hairstyle diversity, including curly/textured hair
- Add animal ears, mermaid tails, and fantasy elements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Character Maker free?

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

### Is Pastel Friends free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Character Maker or Pastel Friends?

Character Maker and Pastel Friends are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7.5K and 2.3K ratings respectively.

### Do Character Maker or Pastel Friends have ads?

Both Character Maker and Pastel Friends show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Character Maker or Pastel Friends?

Character Maker ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pastel Friends every 2 months. Most recently, Character Maker was updated on September 25, 2026 and Pastel Friends on September 26, 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.*