# Emoji Decoder — What every emoji really means

> What every emoji really means (iPhone/iPad app by Jaspal Vasu.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emoji-decoder/id6797105749 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jaspal Vasu](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792047080)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-17
- Data updated: 2026-10-06
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emoji-decoder/id6797105749/reviews.md

## What is Emoji Decoder?

Emojis say more than you think, and sometimes something different from what you meant. Emoji Decoder explains what every emoji actually means, how people really use it, and where it can be misread.

EVERY EMOJI, EXPLAINED
1,900+ emojis explained in full, covering all 3,900+ emoji characters including every skin-tone and gender variation. Each entry comes with its official name, category, and a plain-English explanation of what you are looking at.

MORE THAN A DICTIONARY
For each emoji you get:

What it literally means
How people actually use it in texts and social media
How the meaning changes with context
Real example messages
The tone it carries: playful, sarcastic, supportive, blunt
Its online slang meaning, where it has one
What it is commonly mistaken for
Whether it is fine for work, school, or only close friends

FIND ANY EMOJI FAST
Search by name, keyword, meaning, or just paste the emoji itself. Filter by category: smileys, people, animals, food, travel, activities, objects, symbols and flags.

CURATED SETS
Short themed collections: Commonly Misread, Hidden Slang, Safe for Work, Every Heart, Hands and Gestures, and more.

TEST YOURSELF
Four quiz modes: name the emoji, match the meaning, read the tone, and spot the common misunderstanding.

MAKE IT YOURS
Save any emoji for later, add your own example sentences and notes, switch to dark mode, and adjust the text size. A Clean content mode hides slang notes, which is useful for classrooms and younger readers.

FREE FOR 14 DAYS
Try everything free for two weeks. After that you keep every emoji, its meaning and pronunciation for free. A one-time unlock brings back the in-depth usage notes, slang, tone and misunderstanding warnings, plus all curated sets, every quiz mode and unlimited saves.

BUILT TO BE USED ANYWHERE

Works completely offline, no connection needed
No ads
No account, no sign-up
No personal data collected

Whether you are learning English, trying to keep up with how your kids text, or just want to stop guessing what a skull emoji means in a message, Emoji Decoder gives you the answer.

Emoji names and categories follow the Unicode Standard. Meanings and usage notes reflect common English-language usage online.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Everything | $4.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-08-17

No release notes.

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