PortraitWorks

• Free to download
• In-app purchases

Last verified 31 Jul 2026

4.2 51 ratings · App Store

1. 3/5Doesn’t Remove Watermark

   There’s no way to contact the developer within the app so I came here. The design aspect is awesome. There are so many variations and tiny details and you have control over everything. I liked it enough to unlock the export feature for $4.99 and it DOESN’T WORK. It does let you export the image but the watermark is still plastered across it. When you opt to unlock the app it specifically says the watermarks will be removed. UPDATE: It removes the watermark for any new character designs but won’t remove it from existing designs. There star review stands because that’s really annoying.

   HEKDOFOFHEGWHDNKF · 31 Jul 2026

2. 1/5Update ruined 100s of saved characters

   I purchased this app for each of the players in my D&D group during the beta phase. After spending 1000s of hours creating hundreds of characters for that group and other projects, the update ruined over half of them. Many of the hairstyles are no longer available, and those saved characters with the deleted styles were randomly given new styles. Colors, clothing, hats, ears, etc were also changed. I typically spent hours on each character refreshing the randomized options until the one I wanted appeared. This update ruined over half of them. No point spending time creating characters and ‘saving’ them if the developers just callously change them with each update. This app is designed best for those who have little care what the character they want looks like, and just want to churn out a quick approximation of ‘a random fighter’ or ‘some old wizard’ in a few seconds. Do not waste your time and money on this app if you care what your characters look like and want to create and save them ahead of time.

   Love the Louvre · 31 Jul 2026

3. 2/5Want to Give it 5 Stars, but Update Knocks it Down

   I very well would’ve given this 5 stars a few weeks ago but just recently (I guess as a side effect of the new update?) all my saved characters had their hairstyles and color palettes completely randomized. And on top of that some hairstyles can no longer be found when I tried to change them back, like when I press the curly tab on hairstyles there’s only like 3 in there now. What’s even weirder is hairstyles I can’t re-add to certain characters still exist on others, meaning they’re not completely gone from the game. If the developers ever see this, I would like to know if this is just a bug/ what the reason for this was if it was intentional, and if the hairstyles will be reinstated anytime soon? I love your app and have used it for years but this has deterred me from using it as of late.

   Absurveove · 31 Jul 2026

4. 5/5Worth It! Highly Customizable! Not AI!

   I NEVER write reviews on apps but had to for this one. I have been looking for non-ai solutions to creating portraits for my notable NPCs for my players because unfortunately my patience is nonexistent so learning to draw is out ha. But then I found this app, hand drawn, so many options and highly customizable. Get it and support real artists! Just a one time fee of $10 to get all features but can be used free too.

   ZTabor · 31 Jul 2026

5. 5/5Great Tool for DM’s, Players, & Adventure writers.

   I have been using PortraitWorks since beta. The app is great for DM’s to make portraits of NPCs on the Fly or have artwork for adventures and storyline as well as importing in for Tokens for VTT or crafting use in games. My players love it as I am sure many do to hash out appearances of their Character creator on the fly. They have an excellent support group on Discord that make assistance with any issues a breeze with developer help. I look forward to the Expansions to come in the future for this app as they are always working on improving it.

   Crafty DM · 31 Jul 2026

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