What's New

Fixed a bug where saving a result from a custom generator could break the Saved Results page.

App Description

Characterize is the perfect creator tool for writers, role-players, storytellers, and anyone who needs to come up with original characters on the fly.



Pulling from an extensive database of names and vital statistics, Characterize can generate literally quadrillions of new characters! That's more than enough for even the most ambitious of projects, and plenty to help you find the perfect avatar for your next story. You can even choose between fantasy, pirates, modern names, and more to give your character the authentic details that matter. Save your favorites, and bring up a whole new character with a quick tap!

Characterize is the perfect companion for your stories, role-playing games and more!

Characterize Features:

Random Name Generator with Quadrillions of Possibilities!
- Create a near-infinite number of names for free with our randomizer! Choose from Human Names, Orcs, Pirates, Assassins or more to instantly generate your own custom character.

In-Depth Character Creator Provides Info About Your Character
- Our stat picker selects detailed traits to go along with each name we create, making the creation process instantaneous. You can generate age, birthday, hair color, eye color, height, intelligence, relationship status and weight, as well as defining personality characteristics, all specific to each generator.

Unlock Even More Names
- In addition to our trillions of default names, Characterize offers themed packs that will help you create any kind of character you can dream of. From super heroes to pirates, aliens to anime, Characterize will create your perfect character in seconds!

Save and Share Your Favorites
- Save your creation for reference with a few quick taps, or share with friends! Then, view your saved characters anytime from the selector.

Whether you're finally naming that long-discussed protagonist, populating a gaming world or even challenging yourself to write a story without knowing who the players will be beforehand, Characterize makes it easy to create realistic, fully realized characters at the touch of a button.

You don’t need several apps to create your next world. Download the Characterize character maker today generate your next hero today!

iPhone Screenshots

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iPad Screenshots

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App Changes

  • September 21, 2013 Initial release
  • December 21, 2013 Price decrease: $0.99 -> FREE!
  • December 26, 2013 Price increase: FREE! -> $0.99
  • March 02, 2015 New version 2.0
  • March 14, 2015 New version 2.1
  • May 16, 2015 New version 3.0
  • May 21, 2015 Price decrease: $0.99 -> FREE!
  • June 08, 2015 New version 3.1
  • July 26, 2015 New version 4.0
  • August 13, 2015 New version 4.1
  • September 29, 2015 New version 4.2
  • October 23, 2015 New version 5.0
  • November 10, 2015 New version 5.1
  • February 14, 2016 New version 5.2
  • June 23, 2016 New version 5.7
  • July 04, 2016 New version 5.9
  • July 14, 2016 New version 5.9.1
  • July 27, 2016 New version 5.9.2
  • June 13, 2019 New version 6.1
  • October 21, 2019 New version 7.0
  • October 28, 2019 New version 7.3
  • November 04, 2019 New version 7.4
  • November 11, 2019 New version 7.5
  • November 18, 2019 New version 7.6
  • July 14, 2020 New version 7.7
  • October 15, 2021 New version 8.8
  • September 16, 2023 New version 9.3