{"id":1961,"date":"2026-10-24T03:01:40","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T03:01:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/?p=1961"},"modified":"2026-10-24T03:01:40","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T03:01:40","slug":"apps-like-picrew","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/apps-like-picrew","title":{"rendered":"Apps Like Picrew: 8 Picrew Alternatives for Making Your Own Character (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Picrew is the go-to for quick character portraits. Its App Store listing describes 10,000+ image makers from creators worldwide. But each maker is a fixed set of parts, so sometimes you want more control, a full body, or a character who does something.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the best apps like Picrew for building your own original character, grouped by what they add.<\/p>\n<p><em>Redbean is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any of the apps or companies named here. App names are trademarks of their owners. No official artwork is used on this page.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Store details checked on the US App Store and Google Play on October 24, 2026. Prices and labels can change, so check the listing before you download.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/apps-like-picrew\/#First_Picrew_has_an_official_app\" >First: Picrew has an official app<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/apps-like-picrew\/#The_best_Picrew_alternatives\" >The best Picrew alternatives<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/apps-like-picrew\/#1_Dollify_closest_to_Picrews_feel\" >1. Dollify: closest to Picrew&#8217;s feel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/apps-like-picrew\/#2_Gacha_Life_2_full_body_plus_scenes\" >2. Gacha Life 2: full body plus scenes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/apps-like-picrew\/#3_Gacha_Club_characters_pets_and_backgrounds\" >3. Gacha Club: characters, pets and backgrounds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/apps-like-picrew\/#4_VRoid_Mobile_Picrew_but_3D\" >4. VRoid Mobile: Picrew, but 3D<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/apps-like-picrew\/#5_Bitmoji_a_cartoon_version_of_you\" >5. Bitmoji: a cartoon version of you<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/apps-like-picrew\/#6_Everskies_avatar_plus_wardrobe\" >6. Everskies: avatar plus wardrobe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/apps-like-picrew\/#7_ZEPETO_avatar_plus_social_worlds\" >7. ZEPETO: avatar plus social worlds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/apps-like-picrew\/#8_Redbean_when_the_portrait_isnt_enough\" >8. Redbean: when the portrait isn&#8217;t enough<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/apps-like-picrew\/#Picrew_vs_alternatives_at_a_glance\" >Picrew vs alternatives at a glance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/apps-like-picrew\/#Tips_for_designing_an_original_character_in_any_portrait_maker\" >Tips for designing an original character in any portrait maker<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/apps-like-picrew\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/apps-like-picrew\/#Try_Redbean\" >Try Redbean<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_Picrew_has_an_official_app\"><\/span>First: Picrew has an official app<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Picrew.me links to <strong>Picrew PFP &amp; OC Maker<\/strong> by TETRACHROMA INC. <strong>Developer:<\/strong> TETRACHROMA INC.. <strong>Price:<\/strong> Free on iOS and Google Play; Google Play lists ads and in-app purchases; App Store age rating 17+. If you only want Picrew on your phone, start there.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_best_Picrew_alternatives\"><\/span>The best Picrew alternatives<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Dollify_closest_to_Picrews_feel\"><\/span>1. Dollify: closest to Picrew&#8217;s feel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A portrait avatar maker. The listing describes picking items from 14 categories with color variations. <strong>Developer:<\/strong> Dave XP. <strong>Price:<\/strong> Free on iOS and Google Play; Google Play lists in-app purchases.<br \/>\n<strong>Pick it if:<\/strong> you want one consistent style and a quick profile picture.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Gacha_Life_2_full_body_plus_scenes\"><\/span>2. Gacha Life 2: full body plus scenes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Design a character with thousands of outfits and hairstyles, then use the Studio to stage scenes and stories. <strong>Developer:<\/strong> Lunime. <strong>Price:<\/strong> Free on iOS and Google Play; Google Play lists ads.<br \/>\n<strong>Pick it if:<\/strong> you want to go from a portrait to a whole cast.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Gacha_Club_characters_pets_and_backgrounds\"><\/span>3. Gacha Club: characters, pets and backgrounds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Similar to Gacha Life 2. The listing states customization is free with no in-app purchases. <strong>Developer:<\/strong> Lunime. <strong>Price:<\/strong> Free on iOS and Google Play; Google Play lists ads; the listing says customization has no in-app purchases.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_VRoid_Mobile_Picrew_but_3D\"><\/span>4. VRoid Mobile: Picrew, but 3D<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An avatar camera app: combine face, hair and body parts, adjust them with sliders, change clothes and take photos. <strong>Developer:<\/strong> pixiv. <strong>Price:<\/strong> Free on iOS and Google Play; Google Play lists in-app purchases.<br \/>\n<strong>Pick it if:<\/strong> you want to rotate and pose your character.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Bitmoji_a_cartoon_version_of_you\"><\/span>5. Bitmoji: a cartoon version of you<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An expressive cartoon avatar with a sticker library. <strong>Developer:<\/strong> Bitstrips \/ Bitmoji. <strong>Price:<\/strong> Free on iOS and Google Play.<br \/>\n<strong>Pick it if:<\/strong> the &#8220;character&#8221; is you, for chats.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Everskies_avatar_plus_wardrobe\"><\/span>6. Everskies: avatar plus wardrobe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An avatar maker and dress-up life sim with a community. <strong>Developer:<\/strong> PocketzWorld \/ Pocket Worlds. <strong>Price:<\/strong> Free on iOS and Google Play; Google Play lists ads and in-app purchases.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_ZEPETO_avatar_plus_social_worlds\"><\/span>7. ZEPETO: avatar plus social worlds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A 3D avatar you take into thousands of virtual worlds. <strong>Developer:<\/strong> NAVER Z. <strong>Price:<\/strong> Free on iOS and Google Play; Google Play lists ads and in-app purchases.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Redbean_when_the_portrait_isnt_enough\"><\/span>8. Redbean: when the portrait isn&#8217;t enough<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Redbean is free to download. Its App Store listing describes a town where your original characters live, build relationships and create stories, which picks up where a portrait leaves off.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Picrew_vs_alternatives_at_a_glance\"><\/span>Picrew vs alternatives at a glance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Want<\/th>\n<th>Try<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Quick portrait in one style<\/td>\n<td>Dollify<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Full body plus scenes<\/td>\n<td>Gacha Life 2, Gacha Club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3D and posing<\/td>\n<td>VRoid Mobile, ZEPETO<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>You as a cartoon<\/td>\n<td>Bitmoji<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>A character who lives somewhere<\/td>\n<td>Redbean<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_designing_an_original_character_in_any_portrait_maker\"><\/span>Tips for designing an original character in any portrait maker<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Pick <strong>one standout feature<\/strong> (a color, a scar, an accessory) and keep it in every version.<\/li>\n<li>Save a <strong>palette<\/strong>: 3\u20134 colors you reuse.<\/li>\n<li>Write <strong>three personality words<\/strong> before you start, and pick parts that match them.<\/li>\n<li>Check each maker&#8217;s <strong>usage rules<\/strong> before posting or reusing art.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For the full process, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/make-your-own-character\/\">how to make your own character from scratch<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Is there a Picrew app?<\/strong> Yes. Picrew.me links to Picrew PFP &amp; OC Maker on the App Store and Google Play.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s the best free app like Picrew?<\/strong> Dollify for the closest feel, and Gacha Club if you want full bodies and scenes. Both are free to download.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is there a 3D Picrew?<\/strong> VRoid Mobile builds 3D avatars with sliders.<\/p>\n<p>More options: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/character-creator-app\/\">best character creator apps<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redbean.ai\/blog\/free-character-creator\/\">free character creator options<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Try_Redbean\"><\/span>Try Redbean<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Made a face you love? Give them a place to live. Redbean is free to download on iPhone and Android.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/redbean-ai-town-ai-gamemaker\/id6651835919?ppid=700709f3-5d5b-42cf-85c3-b82f3f6cb352\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download Redbean on the App Store<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.dreamerly.redbean\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Redbean on Google Play<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/discord.gg\/FWAWqFden8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Join the Redbean Discord<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Picrew is the go-to for quick character portraits. Its App Store listing describes 10,000+ image makers from creators worldwide. But each maker is a fixed set of parts, so sometimes you want more control, a full body, or a character who does something. 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