Yes, similar - not exactly the same. There were subtle nuances to them that made them different. These two applications are practically the same - word for word the same, never mind the fact that they are twins. That is my problem. They are bound to be similar, the two brothers. What I object to is the fact that the applications are the same with a few bits changed. That's not on. The appearance and history needs to be changed. You need to write it yourself. Even if the content is the same, it's different from the point of view of the character and because of that, the two are different because their personalities will dictate the way they perceive the history.
So, irrespective of whether they are similar they are not the same character. They are different, twins or not, and I am not accepting two characters that are practically the same. It's just not happening. It doesn't show a depth of understanding for the character and it doesn't show development of him throughout the application process. So please, take time with him, figure out who he is on his own, not just in relation to his brother.