Comparison

Characterize vs Pocket Decider

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

Pocket Decider

Features
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Pocket Decider is a fast, fun way to make everyday decisions when you don’t want to overthink. Whether you’re picking a restaurant, settling a friendly debate, or choosing what to do next, Pocket Decider gives you simple tools to reach a result in seconds. Use interactive mini-games: - Dice: roll one or more dice - Coin: flip for a quick yes/no - Spin Wheel: add your own options and spin - Random Number: generate a number instantly - Pachinko: drop and let luck decide Designed for quick use: - Clean, modern UI - Sound and haptics you can toggle in Settings - Theme selection for light and dark styles No accounts. No complicated setup. Just tap, play, and decide. Pocket Decider helps you move forward—quickly, fairly, and with a little bit of luck.

Screenshots

Characterize4 screens
Pocket Decider4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Characterize at Free against Pocket Decider's $6.99. Characterize also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 15 months). Pocket Decider's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Characterize is free to download; Pocket Decider costs $6.99 up front. Characterize sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Pocket Decider asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Characterize ships an update every 3 weeks, Pocket Decider every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Characterize versus Pocket Decider: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCharacterizePocket Decider
PriceFree — better$6.99
Rating4.3 (344 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings344 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size295 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander WinnSimTeCon GmbH

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

Pocket Decider

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
None

Pocket Decider

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Characterize free?
Characterize is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pocket Decider free?
Pocket Decider costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Characterize or Pocket Decider have ads?
Neither Characterize nor Pocket Decider shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Characterize or Pocket Decider?
Characterize ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pocket Decider every 15 months. Most recently, Characterize was updated on October 14, 2026 and Pocket Decider on October 8, 2026.

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