Comparison

XONXAO vs Charactool

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

Head to head
About

XONXAO

Features
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Saigon is an extremely diverse and complex ecosystem. Life here is very rich and there are many dishes, drinks, entertainment to enjoy a day. But what makes Saigon so special is its non-stop excitement. Therefore, Xôn Xao Studio chose this theme to combine with other designers to create a vibrant graphic space. This is also a playground for graphic design lovers to be closer together The showcase will display more than 40 poster works integrated with AR technology, viewers can scan the poster with their mobile phone and see the poster in motion. Combined with the space is the soothing sound of the tumultuous movement from many sides, in the air. There is also a squatting bar, combined with alternating small areas to increase the concept

About

Charactool

Create and customize 3D body models with adjustable parameters for height, build, and proportions. Pose characters precisely with intuitive controls and choose from various shading styles, including realistic and cel-shaded options. Export models in multiple 3D formats for use in other creative software.

Highlights
  • Customizable body types and proportions
  • Intuitive joint controls for posing
  • Multiple shading styles (realistic, cel-shaded)
  • Anatomy shading for muscle detail
  • 3D export in GLB, FBX, OBJ, USDZ (Pro)
  • Designed for illustrators and concept artists
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CUSTOMIZE ANY BODY TYPE ∙ Go beyond cookie-cutter 3D models ∙ Adjust height, build, proportions, and dozens of body parameters ∙ Create any character from slim to muscular, tall to short, and everything in between POSE IT YOUR WAY ∙ Set up any pose with intuitive joint controls ∙ Rotate, adjust, and fine-tune every angle to match your scene ∙ No more awkward stock poses — create exactly what your art demands MULTIPLE SHADING STYLES ∙ Switch between realistic, cel-shaded, and 3D animation styles ∙ Use anatomy shading to see muscle lines and color-coded muscle groups ∙ Find the perfect look to match your art style and workflow EXPORT IN 3D FORMATS (Pro subscribers only) ∙ GLB, FBX, OBJ, and USDZ supported ∙ Use your models in Clip Studio, Blender, and other creative tools ∙ Take your customized 3D characters into any workflow BUILT FOR ARTISTS ∙ Designed by an artist, for artists ∙ Perfect for webtoons, manga, illustrations, and concept art ∙ Get accurate body references without relying on stereotypical 3D models Terms of Use: https://charactool.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://charactool.com/privacy

Screenshots

XONXAO3 screens
Charactool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: XONXAO at none against Charactool's 4. XONXAO also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Charactool sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. XONXAO asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XONXAO ships an update every 4 days, Charactool every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
XONXAO versus Charactool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXONXAOCharactool
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—88.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size357 MB460 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFuture EyesUJULIN Co.

In-app purchases

None

XONXAO

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Charactool

Subscriptions4
  • Charactool Plus – Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Charactool Pro – Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Charactool Plus – Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
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  • Charactool Pro – Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is XONXAO free?
XONXAO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Charactool free?
Charactool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do XONXAO or Charactool have ads?
Neither XONXAO nor Charactool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XONXAO or Charactool?
XONXAO ships an update every 4 days, and Charactool every 2 weeks. Most recently, XONXAO was updated on October 4, 2026 and Charactool on October 17, 2026.

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