# Characterize vs SuperMe

The clearest difference is ads: Characterize at none against SuperMe's shown. Characterize also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). SuperMe's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (89% vs 68%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Characterize sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and SuperMe sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SuperMe holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SuperMe has 3.1K ratings behind it against 344, 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 89% of SuperMe's.

Characterize ships an update every 3 weeks, SuperMe every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Characterize | SuperMe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (344 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/characterize-randomize-names/id706661890/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superme-avatar-maker-creator/id931181673/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 344 | **3.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | **89.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 295 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Winn](https://appshunter.io/developer/652547902) | [帆 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/931181672) |

## 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


### SuperMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superme-avatar-maker-creator/id931181673)

Design unique anime-style cartoon avatars with extensive customization options. Personalize faces, hairstyles, expressions, clothing, and accessories to create distinctive characters for social media, logos, and more. Save and share your creations with a global community.

**Highlights:** Male or female avatar selection, Customizable faces, hairstyles, and expressions, Color customization for skin, hair, and clothing, Wide range of accessories, Add custom text to avatars, Customizable backgrounds, Save and share creations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 600 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special gift bag | $0.99 | one-time |
| One piece gift bag | $0.99 | one-time |
| Experience gift bag | $0.99 | one-time |
| Week Card | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1875 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Month Card | $3.99 | one-time |
| 6000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Summon Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| Summon Card Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| 13600 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Year Card | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Lots of customization options
- 🎨 Ability to create anime-style characters
- 💡 Sharing and social features
- 🎮 Fun and engaging game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific items
- 💰 Excessive use of ads and in-app purchases
- 🎨 Limited color customization options
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Losing progress and unlocked items after logging out
- Timeout issues when trying to log in
- Inconsistent behavior when changing character features

**Requested features**

- Add more skin tone options
- Allow changing eye color
- Implement a search/filter function
- Reduce the number of ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Characterize free?

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

### Is SuperMe free?

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

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

SuperMe is rated higher. Characterize averages 4.3 out of 5 from 344 ratings, while SuperMe averages 4.7 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do Characterize or SuperMe have ads?

SuperMe shows ads; Characterize does not.

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

Characterize ships an update every 3 weeks, and SuperMe every 2 months. Most recently, Characterize was updated on September 1, 2026 and SuperMe on September 25, 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.*