Best Animated Character Apps & Games

240+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

3.8 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated November 2026

Whether you're new to animated character or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 240+ iOS apps and games has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Animated Character Apps & Games (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Character MakerCharacter MakerFree4.5★ (7.5K)YesYesNov 2026
2Hyper: VTuber StudioHyper: VTuber StudioFree4.6★ (11K)NoYesNov 2026
3Portrait:Make Avatar CharacterPortrait:Make Avatar CharacterFree4.6★ (28K)YesYesNov 2026
4Animaker: AI Animation MakerAnimaker: AI Animation MakerFree4.7★ (1.7K)NoYesNov 2026
5Vlinder Avatar Maker: emojiVlinder Avatar Maker: emojiFree4.6★ (6.7K)YesNoNov 2026
6Magic Poser - Art Pose ToolMagic Poser - Art Pose ToolFree3.9★ (13K)NoYesNov 2026
7AI Character Mix :Merge AnimalAI Character Mix :Merge AnimalFree4.0★ (4)YesYesOct 2026
8Anime Character - IdentifierAnime Character - IdentifierFree—YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Animated Character

Character Maker#1

Character Maker by KYUNGMIN LEE

Create Your Own Cartoon Avatar
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
4.5😊(7.5K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Design unique cartoon avatars with a vast selection of hairstyles, clothing, and facial colors. Arrange multiple characters and backgrounds, add text bubbles, and share your creations on social media. Perfect for expressing your style or creating visual stories.

What We Love

  • 👍 Cute character design
  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 💡 Lots of customization options
  • 👍 Fun and engaging
  • 👍 Diverse character creation
  • 👍 Calming music

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
  • 🔋 Ads can be intrusive
  • 💰 Limited free content
  • 🐛 Story mode issues
Hyper: VTuber Studio#2

Hyper: VTuber Studio by DarkHorse(Japan)

Avatar studio for VTubers.
Strong Contender
🎬 Entertainment
4.6😐(11K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Create and animate your own 3D avatars for virtual streaming. Use advanced motion capture to bring your digital persona to life and stream directly to popular platforms or video calls. Supports imported VRoid and VRM files.

What We Love

  • 👍 Smooth face tracking
  • 💡 Customizable avatars
  • 🚀 Free-to-play model
  • 👍 Friendly community

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 🔒 Paywall for many features
  • 🐛 Tracking and rigging issues
Portrait:Make Avatar Character#3

Portrait:Make Avatar Character by Orchard Innovations

Own fun avatar sticker creator
Worth Considering
📷 Photo & Video
4.6😞(28K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Create unique graphic-style portraits with a wide range of accessories and drawing effects. Discover your inner artist and share your creations easily. Explore fun features like spirit animals and time travel.

What We Love

  • 💖 I love it
  • 🎨 Great for creating characters
  • 🎨 Helps improve creativity and art skills

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Have to pay to play
  • 💰 Expensive subscription fees
  • 🚫 Ads and paywalls prevent full access
  • 🤔 Not as advertised
  • 🤬 Scam/false advertising

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FAQ about Animated Character

What are the best animated character apps & games for iPhone?
Character Maker tops our animated character apps & games ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 7.5K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top animated character apps & games we rank are free to download, including Character Maker and Hyper: VTuber Studio.
Character Maker shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 240+ animated character apps & games on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.