Comparison

Characterize vs MapGenie

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

Head to head
About

Characterize

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
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Characterize: Your Unlimited Character Creation Companion Characterize is the ideal tool for writers, role-players, storytellers, and anyone who needs fresh, original characters at a moment’s notice. With a tap, Characterize draws from a massive, ever-expanding database of names, traits, and stats to bring you a nearly infinite variety of unique personalities—enough for even the most epic of projects. Whether you’re crafting a daring pirate, a cunning assassin, a modern hero, or something more fantastical, Characterize helps you find the perfect fit every time. Save your favorites, tweak their details, and return for more whenever inspiration strikes! Key Features: Boundless Name Generation: - Instantly generate characters from countless categories, including humans, orcs, pirates, assassins, and more. The possibilities stretch into the quadrillions—no two characters need ever be the same! Rich Character Details: - Don’t stop at names. Dive into ages, birthdays, hair and eye color, height, intelligence, personality, and relationships—all created with a single tap. Your characters will spring to life with depth and flair! Unlock Even More Worlds: - Beyond the vast default selection, themed packs give you even more variety. From superheroes to aliens, historical figures to anime icons, you’ll find the perfect flavor for any setting. Save & Share with Ease: - Keep track of your favorite creations and share them with friends. Revisit your saved characters whenever you like—no scrolling through endless notes or documents. Whether you’re naming a long-awaited protagonist, populating a tabletop campaign, or challenging yourself to write a story without knowing your cast in advance, Characterize puts limitless inspiration at your fingertips. Stop juggling multiple tools—download Characterize today and generate your next hero with a single tap! http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula

About

MapGenie

This fan-made map app helps players discover every secret in Divinity: Original Sin 2. It features over 3000 locations across six in-game maps, with categories for quests, items, and NPCs. Users can track progress, take notes, and sync with a website.

Highlights
  • Over 3000 locations
  • 6 detailed maps
  • 30 location categories
  • Quick search functionality
  • Progress tracking
  • Note-taking on maps
  • Website progress sync
Features
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A fan-made map for Divinity: Original Sin 2. We've compiled thousands of locations across 6 maps to help you find every secret in Rivellon! FEATURES: • Over 3000 locations - Find Hidden Chests, Unique Items, Side Quests, Spirits & more! • 30 different categories including Keys, Source Pools and NPC's • Includes 6 maps: The Hold, Fort Joy, Lady Vengeance, Reaper's Coast, Nameless Isle & Arx! • Quicksearch - just type the name of a location to instantly find what you're looking for. • Sync progress with the website: https://mapgenie.io/divinity-original-sin-2 • Progress Tracker - mark locations as found and track the progress of your quests & collectibles. • Take Notes - mark places of interest by adding notes to the map. If you find a bug, or have any suggestions for the app, please use the 'Send Feedback' option below to let us know! Disclaimer: MapGenie is in no way affiliated with Larian (the guys & gals who made Divinity)

Screenshots

Characterize4 screens
MapGenie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MapGenie at 4.8 against Characterize's 4.3. MapGenie also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%). Characterize's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 37 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Characterize sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and MapGenie 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

MapGenie holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Characterize has 344 ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Characterize's written reviews are positive against 100% of MapGenie's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Characterize ships an update every 3 weeks, MapGenie every 37 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Characterize versus MapGenie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCharacterizeMapGenie
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (344 ratings)4.8 (54 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings344 — better54
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 37 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size295 MB55 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAlexander WinnMagic Lamp Technologies Limited

Customer experience

Characterize

All ratings344 ratings
Positive85.8%
Neutral4.4%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews123 reviews
Positive68.3%
Neutral12.2%
Negative19.5%

MapGenie

All ratings54 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral3.7%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Characterize

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on startup
  • Issues with custom generators and editing characters
  • Purchased content not unlocking properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • More free generators
  • Ability to edit and customize generated characters
  • Sorting and organization options for saved characters

MapGenie

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Characterize

One-time16
  • Heroes & Villains Generator$0.99
  • Wizards & Witches Generator$0.99
  • Gods & Goddesses Generator$0.99
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  • Anime & Manga Generator$0.99
  • Demons Generator$0.99
  • Anthros Generator$0.99
  • Aliens Generator$0.99
  • Kings, Queens, & Nobles Generator$0.99
  • Apocalypse Survivors Generator$0.99
  • Assassins Generator$0.99
  • Angels Generator$0.99
  • Demigods Generator$0.99
  • Dragons Generator$0.99
  • Fantasy Races Bundle$4.99
  • Mythology Bundle$5.99
  • All Generators$19.99
1 purchases

MapGenie

One-time1
  • DOS 2 Map PRO Upgrade$6.99

Questions

Is Characterize free?
Characterize is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MapGenie free?
MapGenie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Characterize or MapGenie?
MapGenie is rated higher. Characterize averages 4.3 out of 5 from 344 ratings, while MapGenie averages 4.8 from 54 ratings.
Do Characterize or MapGenie have ads?
MapGenie shows ads; Characterize does not.
Which is updated more often, Characterize or MapGenie?
Characterize ships an update every 3 weeks, and MapGenie every 37 months. Most recently, Characterize was updated on October 6, 2026 and MapGenie on October 5, 2026.

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