# Balloon Stickies — Speech Bubble App

> App for adding customizable speech balloons and text to photos. (iPhone/iPad app by Masako Sakanashi.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balloon-stickies/id410497746 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Masako Sakanashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/410497749)
- Category: Photo & Video, Entertainment
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.78/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 26 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: English, French, Japanese
- Released: 2010-12-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balloon-stickies/id410497746/reviews.md

## What is Balloon Stickies?

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This app is for users who prefer the original version specializing in speech bubbles.
There is also another app "Balloon Stickies Plus" which has more function, so please check it out before purchasing.
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With Balloon Stickies, you can attach speech balloons to your photos by intuitive and simple steps.

You can use this app in many situations:
• speech balloons
• text captions or logos without balloon frame
• handwriting or illustrating inside balloon
• memo like Post-it
• instructions to screenshot
etc...
 

HOW TO USE:

1) Select a photo from photo album or take a picture with camera.
2) Double-tap anywhere on the photo to add a new balloon.
3) Double-tap inside the balloon to edit.
4) Tap and drag with one finger to move.
5) Pinch open/close the balloon to resize.
6) To change the direction and length of tail, just drag the tip of the tail.


FEATURES:

• Super easy to use!
• Selection of balloon shapes and arrowhead shapes.
• Lots of fonts, text size, background and border colors.
• Multiple balloon tails.
• Enable to draw freehand in each balloon.
• Enable to auto-resize a balloon to fit its contents.
• Image Cropping.
• Saving commonly-used balloon style presets.
• Up to 20 balloons can be added to one photo.

## Key features

- Add speech balloons and text captions
- Customize balloon shapes and tails
- Variety of fonts and colors
- Freehand drawing within balloons
- Image cropping
- Save balloon style presets

## Chart rankings

- #190 in Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 26)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balloon-stickies/id410497746/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Easy as

*2025-01-05*

This app does exactly what I want. I can really insert thought out voice bubbles out text boxes inside existing photos. Great for memes.

### 5/5 — Excellent program

*2024-02-14*

I just downloaded and started using this program and I love it.
It is everything that I was looking for to add text bubbles to my photos!!

### 5/5 — Perfect app for speech bubbles!

*2020-08-10*

I tried 5 other similar apps with no success. This app that allows you to customize the SpeechBubbles with everything from color, size & right,left & center adjustments. I also love the price. Easy to use and a lot of great options. My only wish was that it featured a “back” key so I could go back to the previous design. But that’s a minor thing. Great app! Glad I found it!!

### 5/5 — Great!

*2018-07-29*

I use this app a lot and each time I use it, I like it even more. Family fun app!

### 3/5 — Mostly useful

*2014-11-19*

Every year we design labels to be etched on our wine bottles for Christmas. This year we decided to try using this app to make the design.  This program is quite easy to use, and will export to a PDF, a huge benefit. 
Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be an easy way to have multiple pages, or to save a file or files to work on later.  This means every time you open the program, or even switch back to it while it is still open, you have to start from scratch. 
I would like to see the text choices presented a bit more traditionally, too. (Different fonts, and the ability to use italic or bold on a font, for example)
We hope to see some upgrades, and then we will use it for other design work.

### 1/5 — Don't get! They will make you pay for what you already had.

*2013-10-01*

Don't get! They will make you pay for what you already had.

### 5/5 — Seriously AWESOME

*2013-09-30*

After scouring the App Store looking for a decent word balloon maker. I found the Balloon app. I can have hours of fun with this

### 5/5 — This is a fun little app!!!

*2013-09-22*

It's easy to use and always brings a smile!  I'm sad and sorry to hear there will be no updates to this version.  I have referred lots of people to this app.

### 5/5 — Perfect, Practical, Powerful!

*2013-07-04*

Well designed interface, simple to use options, customizable balloons, intuitive color palette, background patterns and the ability to draw on the balloon are just some of its advantages.

I usually use it to draw arrows and add some text to my photos but several different balloon styles are perfect to create and share some funny images as well.

Recommended!

### 5/5 — Extremely helpful!  More than just fun...

*2013-07-02*

I've found so many uses for this already. Besides the obvious of adding funny saying to pics, I've also annotated views to help with
instructions to the kids (a picture's worth a thousand words, but annotated maps are worth even more).  Plus, it's just plain fun!  You won't regret it.

## Frequently asked questions about Balloon Stickies

### What is Balloon Stickies used for?

Balloon Stickies is used to add speech balloons, text captions, or handwritten notes to your photos. It's ideal for adding dialogue, labels, or even creating memo-like images.

### How do I add a speech balloon in Balloon Stickies?

To add a balloon, simply double-tap anywhere on your photo. You can then double-tap inside the balloon to edit the text and customize its appearance.

### Can I customize the appearance of the speech balloons?

Yes, Balloon Stickies offers a selection of balloon shapes, arrowhead styles, fonts, text sizes, and colors. You can also draw freehand within each balloon.

### Is Balloon Stickies available on Android?

Based on the provided data, Balloon Stickies is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. Information about Android availability is not included.

### How much does Balloon Stickies cost?

Balloon Stickies is a paid app, priced at $0.99. There are no in-app purchases or ads mentioned.

### How often is Balloon Stickies updated?

The latest version of Balloon Stickies was released on July 7, 2021. The app was originally released on December 21, 2010, indicating it has been updated over time.

### What is the age rating for Balloon Stickies?

Balloon Stickies has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Can I save my custom balloon styles in Balloon Stickies?

Yes, Balloon Stickies allows you to save commonly-used balloon style presets. This feature helps you quickly apply your preferred designs to new photos.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.5 — 2021-07-07

• Fixed bugs.

### 8.4 — 2020-09-30

• Fixed bugs.

### 8.3 — 2020-09-24

• Optimized for iOS 14 (Requires iOS 12.0 or later)
• Minor improvements.

### 8.2 — 2019-12-28

- Supported iOS 13.
- Minor improvements.

### 8.1 — 2018-09-25

- Fixed a bug Photo Album menu opens when you select Camera.

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