# 5 vs CharacterSpark

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 5 at none against CharacterSpark's 1. 5 also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CharacterSpark sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 5 asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | 5 | CharacterSpark |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/characterspark/id6753187360/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Daily |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 23 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maksim Kavalchuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798928991) | [Matthew Dunham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842928528) |

## What reviewers say

### 5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-ideas/id6742548121)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### CharacterSpark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/characterspark/id6753187360)

This app generates character prompts for writers, RPG game masters, and artists. It offers unique traits, backstories, and visual cues presented on elegant cards. Premium features include saving prompt sets and refining categories for faster creation.

**Highlights:** Purpose-built character categories, Tap to explore and reroll cards, Calm interface with premium typography, Save prompt sets for later reference, Disable categories for tailored process, Works fully offline, No account required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CharacterSpark Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 5 free?

5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CharacterSpark free?

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

### Do 5 or CharacterSpark have ads?

Neither 5 nor CharacterSpark shows ads.

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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.*