# Anime Avatar vs Character Maker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Anime Avatar at 57% against Character Maker's 0%. Anime Avatar also leads on rating (3.9 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (167 vs 2). Character Maker's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 16 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Anime Avatar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Character Maker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Anime Avatar holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Anime Avatar has 167 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Anime Avatar's written reviews are positive against 0% of Character Maker's.

Anime Avatar ships an update every 16 months, Character Maker every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Anime Avatar | Character Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (167 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anime-avatar-face-maker/id1484444779/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/character-maker-anime-avatar/id6472647526/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **167** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **57.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 227 MB | 222 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ARPAplus](https://appshunter.io/developer/772958325) | [JEU TECHNOLOGY (PRIVATE) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546624577) |

## What reviewers say

### Anime Avatar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anime-avatar-face-maker/id1484444779)

Design unique anime characters with a vast array of customization options. Create anything from princesses and monsters to furry creatures, then use your creations as profile pictures or wallpapers.

**Highlights:** Create custom anime characters, Extensive customization options, Design fantasy creatures and furry characters, Express emotions with facial features, Dress up characters with various outfits, Save and share created avatars

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get all items without ads. | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for customization
- 👍 Anime style is popular
- 👍 Fun and engaging
- 👍 Lots of backgrounds
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Limited options
- 👎 Not enough hair choices
- 👎 Not enough clothing options
- 👎 Ads unlock content
- 👎 Can only make one character

**Reported bugs**

- App resets progress
- Cannot save characters
- Color dial for hair not working

**Requested features**

- More hair options
- More clothing options
- More eye choices
- More facial features
- Muzzle option


### Character Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/character-maker-anime-avatar/id6472647526)

Design and customize anime-style characters with a vast array of hairstyles, clothing, accessories, and makeup options. Save your creations and experiment with different looks in this interactive makeover game.

**Highlights:** Character customization, Makeover options, Hairstyle selection, Clothing and accessory choices, Makeup application, Save character creations, Preview feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Anime Avatar free?

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

### Is Character Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Anime Avatar or Character Maker?

Anime Avatar is rated higher. Anime Avatar averages 3.9 out of 5 from 167 ratings, while Character Maker averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Anime Avatar or Character Maker have ads?

Both Anime Avatar and Character Maker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Anime Avatar or Character Maker?

Anime Avatar ships an update every 16 months, and Character Maker every 6 weeks. Most recently, Anime Avatar was updated on November 3, 2026 and Character Maker on November 4, 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.*