Comparison

Chara vs Caveduck

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

Head to head
About

Chara

Engage in imaginative conversations with a diverse cast of characters. Explore various scenarios, test your empathy, and even seek advice on relationships. Earn daily rewards through missions and activities to enhance your chat experience.

Highlights
  • Chat with diverse characters
  • Act out various scenarios
  • Seek relationship advice
  • Daily free rewards
  • Character creation
  • Daily check-ins and roulette
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Bring your imagined conversations to life! 1. Chat with all kinds of characters Let your imagination run wild with a wide variety of unique characters. You can even act out scenarios that match different situations. Sometimes, it'll challenge your empathy and problem-solving skills! 2. Create your own character Write a single line and AI drafts the world, personality and opening line for you. Prefer full control? Set every detail yourself. 3. Turn moments into pictures Capture any moment of a chat as a snapshot image. Turn on Game Mode to move the story forward by picking choices. 4. Curious about your crush's feelings? Talk to characters with the same MBTI as your crush. Ask them for tips on how to win their heart! ■ Chara Pass (auto-renewable subscription) - A monthly subscription that includes a monthly bubble allowance, a daily bonus and removal of banner ads. - The price is shown in the in-app shop and on the App Store payment sheet. - Payment is charged to your App Store account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://app.notion.com/p/Chara-Terms-of-Service-3dc07742d236801796b9c815d73bfb90?t=3dc07742d2368030954400a9a2b3e7bd Privacy Policy: https://app.notion.com/p/Chara-Privacy-Policy-3dc07742d236807d895ef90a26202d0c?t=3dc07742d2368030954400a9a2b3e7bd Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Caveduck

Engage in dynamic conversations with over 40,000 unique AI characters. Create and customize your own companions for unfiltered chats on any topic. Experience realistic AI interactions designed for privacy and enjoyment.

Highlights
  • 40,000+ AI characters
  • Character creation and customization
  • Unfiltered conversations
  • Realistic AI interactions
  • Privacy protection
  • User feedback integration
Features
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Forget fixed endings. Here, one message can change the next scene. More than 1 million people have joined Caveduck, home to 160K+ characters. Find your new favorite, step into your persona, and play the story your way. 1. 160K+ characters. Who will be your favorite? From heart-racing romance and epic fantasy to gripping mysteries and cozy everyday moments. Browse tags, search for your favorite trope, and send the first message. Your story starts right there. 2. Choose a persona and jump right in Set your name, personality, relationships, and backstory. Need a spark? Pick an AI-recommended persona and you're ready to go. Who will you be today? 3. Switch AI models to match the mood Some days call for quick banter. Others need rich, cinematic storytelling. Choose the AI model that fits your style and switch anytime—even mid-chat. 4. Turn conversations into scenes Listen to character voices and narration, then turn your latest exchange into a scene image. Make the moments you imagined feel even more alive. 5. Don't like the turn? Rewrite it! Regenerate a reply, edit it yourself, or get a suggested response. Bookmark the moments worth keeping. You decide where the story goes. 6. Build the world you want Create characters, worlds, and episodes. Share them with everyone or keep them private. Your imagination, your rules. Perfect for you if... - You'd rather shape the plot than follow a fixed ending - You love AI character chat, roleplay, romance, fantasy, mystery, or slice-of-life stories - You want control over personas and AI models - You want to create and share your own characters and worlds All that's left is the first message. Whose world will you enter today? Start your story on Caveduck.

Screenshots

Chara4 screens
Caveduck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Chara at 4.5 against Caveduck's 3.9. Chara also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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. Chara sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Caveduck sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chara holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 114 and 43 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 91% and 91% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chara ships an update every 6 days, Caveduck every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Chara versus Caveduck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCharaCaveduck
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (114 ratings) — better3.9 (43 ratings)
Positive reviews91.2% of reviews91.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings114 — better43
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB116 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperK Friend Co., Ltd.Warp Space Inc.

Customer experience

Chara

All ratings114 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral9.6%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews170 reviews
Positive91.2%
Neutral4.1%
Negative4.7%

Caveduck

All ratings43 ratings
Positive74.4%
Neutral2.3%
Negative23.3%
Written reviews176 reviews
Positive91.5%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.7%

User reviews

Chara

From 114 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Highly enjoyable
  • 👍 Great for passing time
  • 👍 Excellent app
  • 👍 Wonderful experience
  • 👍 Fantastic app

Room to improve

  • 🗨️ Issues with speech bubbles
  • 🗨️ Wish for more speech bubbles

Caveduck

From 43 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent AI capabilities
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🎨 Wide selection of AI models
  • 💰 Generous point system
  • 🤖 Immersive AI interactions

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional login issues

Bugs and requests

Chara

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • More speech bubble options
  • Improved speech bubble design

Caveduck

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Sign-in via Google not working

Requested features

2 requests
  • More AI model customization options
  • Expanded NSFW content support

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Chara

One-time13
  • 1,000 ChatBubbles$3.99
  • 1,000 ChatBubbles$5.99
  • 10 image keys$6.99
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  • 2,200 ChatBubbles$11.99
  • 300 ChatBubbles$11.99
  • 5,000 ChatBubbles$14.99
  • 200 ChatBubbles$14.99
  • 500 ChatBubbles2 variants$19.99
  • 4,800 ChatBubbles$24.99
  • 1225 X-mas ChatBubbles$39.99
  • 1006 ChatBubbles$39.99
  • 10,000 ChatBubbles$49.99
  • 2025 ChatBubbles$69.99
13 purchases

Caveduck

One-time13
  • 500 Wings (Special Offer)$2.99
  • 5,000 Wings$5.99
  • 500 Wing$5.99
Show 10 more
  • 1,000 Wings (Special Offer)$5.99
  • 10,000 Wings$11.99
  • 1,000 Wings$11.99
  • 30,000 Wings$35.99
  • 3,000 Wings$35.99
  • 3,300 Wings (+10% Bonus)$35.99
  • 50,000 Wings$59.99
  • 50,000 Wings (Special Offer)$59.99
  • 5,000 Wings$59.99
  • 6,000 Wings (+20% Bonus)$59.99

Questions

Is Chara free?
Chara is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Caveduck free?
Caveduck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chara or Caveduck?
Chara is rated higher. Chara averages 4.5 out of 5 from 114 ratings, while Caveduck averages 3.9 from 43 ratings.
Do Chara or Caveduck have ads?
Both Chara and Caveduck show ads.
Which is updated more often, Chara or Caveduck?
Chara ships an update every 6 days, and Caveduck every 3 weeks. Most recently, Chara was updated on September 22, 2026 and Caveduck on September 23, 2026.

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