# Character Maker vs Doll Maker Character Creator

Character Maker and Doll Maker Character Creator both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Character Maker's written reviews are positive against 35% of Doll Maker Character Creator's. Character Maker also leads on ratings volume (7.5K vs 301) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Character Maker sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Doll Maker Character Creator sells 2 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 4.6 for Doll Maker Character Creator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Character Maker has 7.5K ratings behind it against 301, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Character Maker's written reviews are positive against 35% of Doll Maker Character Creator's.

Character Maker ships an update every 5 weeks, Doll Maker Character Creator every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Character Maker | Doll Maker Character Creator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (7.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/character-maker/id1461482462/reviews) | **[4.6 (301 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doll-maker-character-creator/id1560541925/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.5K** | 301 |
| Positive reviews | **89.1% of reviews** | 35.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 232 MB | 184 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) | [JEU TECHNOLOGY (PRIVATE) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546624577) |

## 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


### Doll Maker Character Creator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doll-maker-character-creator/id1560541925)

Create and customize your own unique virtual doll avatars with a wide range of makeup, hairstyles, and outfits. Express your creativity by designing personalized looks and sharing them with friends. Unlock new items and features as you play.

**Highlights:** Customizable avatar beauty items, Design unique doll avatars, Variety of makeup and cosmetics, Different haircuts and skin shades, Extensive outfit and accessory choices, Social sharing and device saving

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Character Maker free?

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

### Is Doll Maker Character Creator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Character Maker or Doll Maker Character Creator?

Doll Maker Character Creator is rated higher. Character Maker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7.5K ratings, while Doll Maker Character Creator averages 4.6 from 301 ratings.

### Do Character Maker or Doll Maker Character Creator have ads?

Both Character Maker and Doll Maker Character Creator show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Character Maker or Doll Maker Character Creator?

Character Maker ships an update every 5 weeks, and Doll Maker Character Creator every 6 weeks. Most recently, Character Maker was updated on October 12, 2026 and Doll Maker Character Creator on October 14, 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.*