Editor Reviews

Avatar Maker Dress Up for Kids is like a giant sticker book that never runs out of pages. It’s cheerful, uncomplicated, and built for kids who like to mix up styles, swap silly outfits, and make their own little characters. You won’t find timers, points, or tasks here—just a blank character waiting to be made into something fun.

The controls are smooth and obvious. Everything is big, bright, and clearly labeled. Even young kids can figure it out without needing instructions. Just tap something and it changes. Hair, eyes, shirts, shoes—it all responds quickly, and there’s no way to mess anything up. If something doesn’t look right, tap again until it does.

Characters look more like cartoons than people, which adds to the light feel. They're not trying to look like real kids, and that's a good thing. That freedom allows you to give your character pink skin, star-shaped glasses, and a dinosaur hoodie. The weirder, the better.

Clothing pieces don’t always “match” or fit in the usual sense. A hoodie might sit oddly over a dress, or a hat could float a bit. But none of that gets in the way. It’s not about dressing “right”—it’s about letting kids play around. They’ll put wings on top of a swimsuit or give their avatar rain boots with a tiara, and that’s the whole point.

The app is lightweight and runs fine on most devices, including older tablets. You won’t get lost in endless menus or settings. There are no pop-ups asking you to rate the app, and no aggressive ads getting in the way. A few extra items are locked, but nothing important is hidden behind a paywall.

What makes this game work is how open-ended it feels. There's no “right” avatar to make. Kids can start fresh every time or try to make characters that look like their family, their favorite cartoon, or just whatever comes to mind. And when they’re done? They can save the result, show it off, or start all over again.

How to Play?

Step 1: Open the app. A plain character will appear on the screen. Tap anywhere to start editing.

Step 2: Choose a base style or gender. Pick a boy or girl template—or skip and go straight to designing.

Step 3: Edit the face. Tap through menus for eyes, mouth, nose, eyebrows, and skin tones. Each tap cycles through new looks.

Step 4: Add hair. Pick a haircut, then choose a color. Some styles come with extras, such as ribbons or clips.

Step 5: Dress up your avatar. Choose tops, pants, dresses, or full outfits. Try different combinations to see what works.

Step 6: Accessorize. Add hats, glasses, masks, bags—whatever looks fun. Items can be layered or swapped easily.

Step 7: Choose a background. Place your character in a scene like a bedroom, forest, or schoolyard.

Step 8: Save or share. Use the buttons to save your character or send it to someone through the app.