# Characterize vs 12@12NOON

The clearest difference is rating: Characterize at 4.3 against 12@12NOON's 3.8. Characterize also leads on ratings volume (344 vs 4) and review sentiment (68% vs 50%). 12@12NOON's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Characterize sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. 12@12NOON asks for nothing beyond the download.

Characterize holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Characterize has 344 ratings behind it against 4, 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 50% of 12@12NOON's.

Characterize ships an update every 3 weeks, 12@12NOON every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Characterize | 12@12NOON |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (344 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/characterize-randomize-names/id706661890/reviews)** | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1212noon/id988383506/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **344** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **68.3% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 295 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Winn](https://appshunter.io/developer/652547902) | [Karen L B Evans](https://appshunter.io/developer/988383505) |

## 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


### 12@12NOON

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1212noon/id988383506)

This app offers a unique private SMS system where users share 12-line scenes. Each scene is temporary, lasting 24 hours before a new one appears. Engage by commenting, rating, creating profiles, and writing your own scenes inspired by others, with professional judging for winners.

**Highlights:** Private SMS system, Daily rotating 12-line scenes, User commenting and rating, Profile creation, User-generated scene writing, Professional scene judging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Characterize free?

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

### Is 12@12NOON free?

12@12NOON is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Characterize or 12@12NOON?

Characterize is rated higher. Characterize averages 4.3 out of 5 from 344 ratings, while 12@12NOON averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Characterize or 12@12NOON have ads?

Neither Characterize nor 12@12NOON shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Characterize or 12@12NOON?

Characterize ships an update every 3 weeks, and 12@12NOON every 2 months. Most recently, Characterize was updated on October 14, 2026 and 12@12NOON on October 10, 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.*