CharacterMaker for Dragon Ball is a creative character-design tool and educational game suite for iOS users.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The app fills the need for a low-friction, franchise-themed creative outlet that doubles as a math-practice tool for younger fans.
For Dragon Ball fans of all ages, including children using the app for creative play and math practice.
What does it look like?
Key features
Modular facial feature customization with size adjustment tools.
Animation tool for saved character designs.
Room-based puzzle solving integrated within the app.
Calculation quizzes covering four basic operations with time-attack modes.
How much does it cost?
The freemium model relies on ad-supported engagement with an IAP gate for ad removal.
Velocity
Dormant developmentperformanceShow more...
CharacterMaker for Dragon Ball has been inactive for 3,234 days, placing it firmly in the zombie category. The development history consists of a single minor update focused on bug fixes, with no subsequent feature releases or maintenance activity. There is no evidence of ongoing support or operational updates for this title.
Who built it?
Kozo Terai
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What do users think recently?
Fresh user feedback skews mixed. Users appreciate the core gameplay loop provides a unique and memorable experience that keeps players engaged long-term and performance remains stable and lag-free for players during extended sessions on mobile devices.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- The core gameplay loop provides a unique and memorable experience that keeps players engaged long-term
- Performance remains stable and lag-free for players during extended sessions on mobile devices
- The application crashes when users attempt to use the camera button, preventing progress saving
6 of 6 recent reviews analyzed · limited sample · Mixed overall
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Competitive landscape for CharacterMaker for Dragon Ball
How's the Games market?
CharacterMaker for Dragon Ball maintains a 3.16-star rating across 37 total ratings on iOS. The lack of updates for over 3,200 days places the app in a maintenance-dormant position relative to active creative-tool competitors.
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Key takeaways for CharacterMaker for Dragon Ball
Where is it heading?
The market for franchise-themed creative tools is moving toward high-fidelity, live-ops-supported experiences. CharacterMaker for Dragon Ball remains in a dormant state, and without a technical overhaul, it will continue to lose relevance as modern alternatives capture the target audience.
- The 8-year update gap indicates a total lack of maintenance, which compounds the technical debt visible in current camera-crash reports.
The SWOT
- Dual-purpose design (creative play + math practice)
- Visual refresh could re-engage the fan base
Next best moves
Audit camera-save logic because users report crashes on the camera button → restore core functionality
The counter-intuitive read
The app's dormant state is its primary risk, as a single modern…
Read the full takeSince the last report: The internal strategy for the app shifted from a 'Sunset' recommendation to an 'Invest' decision focused on auditing the camera-save crash. This pivot marks a change in operational intent despite the app remaining in a dormant state for over 3,200 days.
Bottom line
The app is currently a zombie product, and restoring the camera-save functionality is the only path to re-establishing a functional user experience.
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Is CharacterMaker for Dragon Ball still being updated?
Does the app work on modern iOS versions?
What can I do in CharacterMaker for Dragon Ball?
Sources
- [1] App Store, source
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