# Characterize vs Infinity Stories

The clearest difference is rating: Infinity Stories at 5.0 against Characterize's 4.3. Infinity Stories also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Characterize's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (344 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Characterize sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Infinity Stories sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Infinity Stories holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Characterize has 344 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Characterize ships an update every 3 weeks, Infinity Stories monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Characterize | Infinity Stories |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (344 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/characterize-randomize-names/id706661890/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infinity-stories-write-story/id1457264367/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **344** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 295 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Winn](https://appshunter.io/developer/652547902) | [ismail ilkhan nural](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457264366) |

## What reviewers say

### Characterize

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/characterize-randomize-names/id706661890)

Generate unique characters with names, traits, and stats instantly. Explore diverse categories and save your favorites for any creative project. Unlock additional themed packs for even more variety.

**Highlights:** Unlimited name generation, Rich character details (age, traits, etc.), Themed character packs, Save and share creations, Diverse character categories

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Heroes & Villains Generator | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wizards & Witches Generator | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gods & Goddesses Generator | $0.99 | one-time |
| Anime & Manga Generator | $0.99 | one-time |
| Demons Generator | $0.99 | one-time |
| Anthros Generator | $0.99 | one-time |
| Aliens Generator | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kings, Queens, & Nobles Generator | $0.99 | one-time |
| Apocalypse Survivors Generator | $0.99 | one-time |
| Assassins Generator | $0.99 | one-time |
| Angels Generator | $0.99 | one-time |
| Demigods Generator | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dragons Generator | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fantasy Races Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mythology Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| All Generators | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for character creation
- 🚀 Great for writers and RPG players
- 💡 Lots of creative and random traits

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive, many features require purchase
- 🐛 Bugs with saving and restoring purchases
- 🔍 Limited free options

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Issues with custom generators and editing characters
- Purchased content not unlocking properly

**Requested features**

- More free generators
- Ability to edit and customize generated characters
- Sorting and organization options for saved characters


### Infinity Stories

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infinity-stories-write-story/id1457264367)

Engage in interactive storytelling where your choices shape unique narratives. Explore hundreds of storylines or create your own and contribute to a collective writing universe. This app is ideal for those who enjoy adventure and creative writing.

**Highlights:** Choose-your-own-adventure storytelling, Create and share your own stories, Explore community-created narratives, Unpredictable story outcomes, Interactive narrative choices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Infinity Coin | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Infinity Coin | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Infinity Coin | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Characterize free?

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

### Is Infinity Stories free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Characterize or Infinity Stories?

Infinity Stories is rated higher. Characterize averages 4.3 out of 5 from 344 ratings, while Infinity Stories averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Characterize or Infinity Stories have ads?

Infinity Stories shows ads; Characterize does not.

### Which is updated more often, Characterize or Infinity Stories?

Characterize ships an update every 3 weeks, and Infinity Stories monthly. Most recently, Characterize was updated on September 1, 2026 and Infinity Stories on June 1, 2026.

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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.*