Comparison

Charactool vs Micapaint

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

Head to head
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

About

Micapaint

This drawing application prioritizes a smooth and intuitive artistic experience with high-performance brushes and a clean interface. It offers a robust set of free tools for sketching and painting, with advanced features available through an optional Pro plan.

Highlights
  • 120fps smooth brush performance
  • Slime Brush for region filling
  • Workspace-first UI
  • Unlimited layers
  • Filter layers
  • PSD import/export
  • Timelapse recording
Features
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Made with a love of painting, Micapaint puts a delightful drawing experience above everything else. Key Features - Smooth brush performance at 120fps: even 1000×1000 blending brushes run fluidly. - "Slime Brush" that fills regions without spilling outside broken lines. - A simple, workspace-first UI that maximizes your canvas. - No ads. Use most tools without limits, for free. Free Features - Pencil, G-pen, watercolor blending, blur - Lasso fill - Unlimited layers (as long as memory allows) - Layer folders - Clipping masks (yes, even for folders!) - Canvas flip for preview - Alpha lock - Filters (Noise, Hue/Saturation/Lightness, Tone Curve, Noise, Dither, Gradient Map, Blur, Chromatic Aberration) - Filter Layers (Non-destructive adjustment layers) - Saturation adjustment that preserves perceived brightness - Selection & transform - Liquify (push, expand, pinch, rotate, reset) - Paint bucket fill - Image import - Standard blend modes - Mini canvas view - Reference images displayed over the canvas - PSD import / export - Undo / redo - Adjustable stabilizer strength - Barrel roll support - Customizable toolbar (button count & layout) - Color history and swatches - Timelapse recording - Crop / resize the canvas you're editing (free up to 5 times) Pro Features (available with in-app purchase) - Canvas reordering - Brush export and import - Unlimited canvas crop / resize

Screenshots

Charactool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Charactool at 4.9 against Micapaint's 4.3. Charactool also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Micapaint's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 89%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Charactool sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Micapaint sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Charactool holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 89% of Charactool's written reviews are positive against 100% of Micapaint's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Charactool ships an update every 2 weeks, Micapaint every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Charactool versus Micapaint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCharactoolMicapaint
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (15 ratings) — better4.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPad
Requires iOS18.017 — better
Further details — not scored
Size460 MB13 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperUJULIN Co.SHOGO SEKI

Customer experience

Charactool

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative5.6%

Micapaint

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
1 purchases

Micapaint

One-time1
  • Micapaint Pro (Lifetime)$11.99

Questions

Is Charactool free?
Charactool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Micapaint free?
Micapaint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Charactool or Micapaint?
Charactool is rated higher. Charactool averages 4.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Micapaint averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Charactool or Micapaint have ads?
Neither Charactool nor Micapaint shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Charactool or Micapaint?
Charactool ships an update every 2 weeks, and Micapaint every 9 days. Most recently, Charactool was updated on October 13, 2026 and Micapaint on October 1, 2026.

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