# Characterize vs Picks

The clearest difference is rating: Picks at 4.8 against Characterize's 4.3. Picks also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 68%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Characterize's advantage is ratings volume (344 vs 30) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, 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 Picks sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Picks 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 30, 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 90% of Picks's.

Characterize ships an update every 3 weeks, Picks every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Characterize | Picks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (344 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/characterize-randomize-names/id706661890/reviews) | **[4.8 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picks-random-generator/id1536305926/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **344** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | **89.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 295 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Winn](https://appshunter.io/developer/652547902) | [Anthony Fiorito](https://appshunter.io/developer/1177802487) |

## 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


### Picks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picks-random-generator/id1536305926)

This app helps you make decisions with fun, random generators and spinning wheels. Easily create custom outcomes for any choice, from what to eat to random colors or numbers. It offers flexibility with unlimited outcomes, adjustable timers, and customizable colors.

**Highlights:** Create custom generators and wheels, Unlimited outcomes, Adjustable timer, Customizable colors, Set outcome weights, Backup and restore data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Picks Pro | $2.99 | one-time |
| Great Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Incredible Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unbelievable Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Characterize free?

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

### Is Picks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Characterize or Picks?

Picks is rated higher. Characterize averages 4.3 out of 5 from 344 ratings, while Picks averages 4.8 from 30 ratings.

### Do Characterize or Picks have ads?

Neither Characterize nor Picks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Characterize or Picks?

Characterize ships an update every 3 weeks, and Picks every 6 weeks. Most recently, Characterize was updated on October 6, 2026 and Picks on October 7, 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.*