Comparison

Picrew OC Maker & PFP vs Drawing Playground

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

Head to head
About

Picrew OC Maker & PFP

Create and customize unique characters, portraits, and icons for free using a vast collection of Image Makers. Download or share your creations instantly on social media. Explore diverse artistic styles from creators worldwide.

Highlights
  • Create custom characters and avatars
  • Over 10,000 Image Makers
  • Dress-up and Random Maker modes
  • Social media sharing
  • Search and bookmark Image Makers
  • Report and block content
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Picrew is a platform where you can create characters, portraits, and icons for free! With 10,000+ Image Makers, you can customize avatars that look like you or dress them up in various outfits. The images you create can be downloaded for free or shared on social media. Picrew features Image Makers from creators worldwide, offering styles ranging from cute and cool to stylish and even spooky. With so many options, you're sure to find your favorite! Picrew allows you to "create Image Makers" and "play with Image Makers." However, the app currently supports only the "play" function. If you want to create Image Makers, please visit the web version of Picrew at picrew.me. https://picrew.me/ 【Who Will Enjoy Picrew?】 ・Enjoy creating avatars ・Enjoy playing dress-up games ・Like drawing or viewing portraits ・Like drawing or viewing illustrations ・Love tabletop role-playing games (TRPGs) ・Are interested in fashion, styling, or makeup ・Want to create their favorite characters ・Want to create handsome or beautiful characters ・Want to create avatars for free ・Want to create icons for free ・Want to create caricatures for free ・Want to play dress-up games for free ・Want to create characters for TRPGs for free ・Want to kill time 【Features】 ・"Dress-up Maker" and "Random Maker" The Dress-up Maker lets you create your favorite images by selecting parts yourself. The Random Maker generates images by chance—perfect for quick fun or fortune-telling-like experiences. ・Social Media Integration Easily share the images you create on platforms like Facebook, X, and LINE. ・Search Look up Image Makers by keyword or by selecting categories. ・Tag Search Image Makers using tags set by the creators. ・Bookmark Save your favorite Image Makers for easy access anytime. ・Report If you find an Image Maker that violates the terms or guidelines, you can report it to the Picrew team. ・Block You can hide Image Makers you don't wish to see. ・Save Function (Premium Plan only) Save your in-progress images and return to them anytime. 【Paid Features】 ▼Ad-Free Plan Remove in-app ads for a smoother and more comfortable Picrew experience! Price: 300 JPY/month ▼Premium Plan Enjoy Picrew even more—with no ads, more bookmarks, and access to the save feature! Price: 600 JPY/month or 6,000 JPY/year --Automatic Renewal-- Payments are processed through your Apple ID. Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of the current period, and the subscription fee will be charged. If you do not wish to continue, please disable auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage your subscription in Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions. ・Important Notes Cancellations and refunds for the current month are not available. If you wish to cancel, disable auto-renewal to prevent renewal in the following month. Picrew Terms of Use:https://support.picrew.me/en/terms Privacy Policy:https://picrew.me/privacy/ 【Usage Guidelines】 Images created with Picrew Image Makers can only be used within the scope set by the creator and Picrew. Usage permissions vary by Image Maker, including personal use, non-commercial use, commercial use, and modifications. Some creators also include specific requests in the description. Before using an Image Maker, please check the permitted usage and follow any guidelines provided by the creator. 【Ensuring a Safe Experience】 To maintain a safe and enjoyable platform, we implement the following measures: ・Constant service monitoring to remove inappropriate Image Makers. ・A reporting system where we review reported Image Makers. If a violation is confirmed, we take actions such as warnings or suspensions. 【Support & Feedback】 If you encounter any issues, please contact us via the inquiry form. We apologize for any inconvenience. We welcome feedback to improve Picrew—feel free to share your thoughts! https://support.picrew.me/en/contact Company:https://tetrachroma.co.jp X: @picrew_tc (twitter.com/picrew_tc)

About

Drawing Playground

This app lets you draw and chat with friends using custom avatars. Enjoy intuitive drawing tools and private conversations in a secure space with invited friends.

Highlights
  • Easy drawing controls
  • Custom avatar creation
  • Private chat with friends
  • Intuitive pen and eraser tools
  • Zoom functionality for detail
Features
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"Drawing Playground" is an app that allows you to enjoy drawing while chatting with friends. Create your own original avatar and enjoy unique communication! Features: - Fun drawing with easy controls: Intuitive operation makes it easy for anyone to enjoy drawing. - Express yourself with your avatar: Use your avatar to show your personality in chat. - Private space with friends: Chat only with friends you invite, so you can enjoy with peace of mind. - Easy drawing: Simple operation with just a pen and eraser. With zoom functionality, even detailed drawings are possible! Recommended for: - Those who want to have fun communicating with friends and family. - Those who love drawing. - Those who want to express themselves with a unique avatar. Come and share the joy of drawing with your friends in "Drawing Playground"!

Screenshots

Picrew OC Maker & PFP4 screens
Drawing Playground4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Drawing Playground at 100% against Picrew OC Maker & PFP's 52%. Drawing Playground also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Picrew OC Maker & PFP's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (16K vs 1). On price 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. Picrew OC Maker & PFP sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Drawing Playground asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Picrew OC Maker & PFP holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Picrew OC Maker & PFP has 16K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of Picrew OC Maker & PFP's written reviews are positive against 100% of Drawing Playground's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Picrew OC Maker & PFP ships an update every 5 weeks, Drawing Playground every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Picrew OC Maker & PFP versus Drawing Playground: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPicrew OC Maker & PFPDrawing Playground
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (16K ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews52.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#104 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size166 MB68 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTETRACHROMA INC.Kyohei Hosono

Customer experience

Picrew OC Maker & PFP

All ratings15,797 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews1,069 reviews
Positive52.1%
Neutral12.1%
Negative35.8%

Drawing Playground

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Picrew OC Maker & PFP

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App gets stuck on terms of service screen
  • Error 404 when trying to access the app
  • Scrolling issues in character creators

Requested features

4 requests
  • In-app gallery to save created characters
  • Option to purchase ad-free version
  • Increase bookmark limit
  • Offline mode to use saved favorites

Drawing Playground

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Picrew OC Maker & PFP

Subscriptions3
  • Picrew Ad-Free Plan7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Picrew Premium (1 month)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • PicrewPremium Plan1 Month trial$39.991 Year
None

Drawing Playground

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Picrew OC Maker & PFP free?
Picrew OC Maker & PFP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drawing Playground free?
Drawing Playground is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Picrew OC Maker & PFP or Drawing Playground?
Picrew OC Maker & PFP is rated higher. Picrew OC Maker & PFP averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Drawing Playground averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Picrew OC Maker & PFP or Drawing Playground have ads?
Picrew OC Maker & PFP shows ads; Drawing Playground does not.
Which is updated more often, Picrew OC Maker & PFP or Drawing Playground?
Picrew OC Maker & PFP ships an update every 5 weeks, and Drawing Playground every 2 days. Most recently, Picrew OC Maker & PFP was updated on November 9, 2026 and Drawing Playground on November 4, 2026.

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