# Characterize vs TST Tree

The clearest difference is rating: Characterize at 4.3 against TST Tree's 3.4. Characterize also leads on ratings volume (344 vs 5) and review sentiment (68% vs 60%). TST Tree's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Characterize sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. TST Tree asks for nothing beyond the download.

Characterize holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Characterize has 344 ratings behind it against 5, 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 60% of TST Tree's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Characterize | TST Tree |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (344 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/characterize-randomize-names/id706661890/reviews)** | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tst-tree/id6744178384/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **344** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **68.3% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 295 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Winn](https://appshunter.io/developer/652547902) | [Deasoft, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281082792) |

## 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


### TST Tree

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tst-tree/id6744178384)

Create and visualize detailed family trees for your characters and bring your stories to life. Customize profiles, store memories, and share your creations with a community of users. Syncs with a web platform for easy access.

**Highlights:** Create detailed family trees, Build character profiles, Customize tree visuals, Store in-game screenshots, Share family trees with users, Sync with thesimstree.com

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Characterize free?

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

### Is TST Tree free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Characterize or TST Tree?

Characterize is rated higher. Characterize averages 4.3 out of 5 from 344 ratings, while TST Tree averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do Characterize or TST Tree have ads?

Neither Characterize nor TST Tree 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.*