# Sad Animations — ...for the hard times

> Animated stickers for expressing complex emotions during difficult times. (iPhone/iPad app by Ivan Miroshnichenko.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sad-animations/id1286466340 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ivan Miroshnichenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1006403874)
- Category: Stickers, Emoji & Expressions, Comics & Cartoons
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 97 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.3 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-10-09
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sad-animations/id1286466340/reviews.md

## What is Sad Animations?

Express your complicated emotional experiences to others.

Artwork by Irina Mir (@irmirx)

## Key features

- Express complicated emotional experiences
- Animated stickers
- Artwork by Irina Mir
- For difficult times

## What do users think of Sad Animations?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 💡 Unique and minimalist design capturing complex emotions
- 🎨 Beautifully illustrated animations expressing feelings words cannot
- ❤️ Meaningful representation of mental health struggles
- ✨ Highly relatable and emotionally resonant stickers
- 💰 Affordable pricing for the product
- 🎯 Effective tool for introverts to communicate feelings
- 🌟 Thoughtful and well-researched emotional expressions

**Cons**

- 📱 Only compatible with iMessage, not WhatsApp or other platforms
- 🐛 App not updated in years with persistent bugs
- 📊 Very limited number of stickers (approximately 19-20)
- ⚠️ Misleading marketing - compatibility limitations not clearly stated
- 💳 Billing discrepancies and unexpected charges reported
- 🔧 Difficult to access and use on iPad
- ❌ Stickers fail to send or display properly in some cases

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App charges incorrect amounts (showing lower price than charged)
- Stickers not sending properly via iMessage
- App not appearing in message app widget/keyboard options
- Website returning 404 error for GIF downloads
- Billing system requesting repeated payments
- Syncing issues between iPhone and iPad
- App crashes and freezes

**Most requested features**

- Support for WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger
- Expand sticker collection with more emotions
- Add happy/positive emotion stickers
- Create keyboard integration for easier access
- Make stickers available as downloadable GIFs
- Support for manic episodes and bipolar emotions
- Cross-platform compatibility
- Regular app updates and maintenance
- Ability to save stickers to phone gallery

## Recent user reviews (10 of 97)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sad-animations/id1286466340/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Wenig Sticker

*2025-02-02*

Keine 20 Sticker und mit nervigen Bugs, weil die App seit Jahren nicht aktualisiert wurde. Schade.

### 5/5 — Comunicare stati d’animo come a parole non riuscirei mai

*2024-02-09*

Sticker minimali ma molto molto accurati. 

Questi piccoli disegni sono meravigliosi. Riescono nell’intento a far passare (in maniera meravigliosa) un messaggio in modo che arrivi all altro senza risultare inappropriato.

C’è una gamma tra le espressioni più importanti ed essenziali di sentimenti e stati d’animo in genere molto difficili da comunicare a parole senza sbagliare, specialmente per un introverso. Ti permettono di esprimere come a parole non riuscirei mai. 
Si vede che c’è stato un grande lavoro di studio e ricerca per raccogliere così bene questi sentimenti che a volte non sappiamo esternare. 

 
Ne vorrei altri ma non ne trovo di simili. 
Mi chiedo come mai lo sviluppatore non ne faccia altri 🙏

### 5/5 — No me gusta

*2022-02-03*

No me gusto por que no tiene tantos emojis y no sé qué tengo que hacer para ya no tener esa aplicación, no sé cómo decís tálala

### 5/5 — Me encantan

*2021-04-24*

Las animaciones son muy buenas, bonitas  y se adaptan a muchas situaciones.

### 5/5 — Funziona solo su iMessage (ma c’era scritto in descrizione)

*2021-01-17*

Animazioni molto belle, che NON funzionano su whatsapp, ma sono disponibili anche su qotoqot.com

5 stelle per il valore estetico, e anche per l’importanza data a dei problemi di salute mentale ancora poco rappresentati!

### 3/5 — Pretty cool

*2021-01-13, version 1.0*

I like these stickers they’re pretty cool and pretty helpful when you just can’t find the words to say how you are feeling in that moment. The only thing I don’t like is how big they are. (That’s what she said.) but other than that they’re... pretty cool.

### 5/5 — MUCHAS GRACIAS

*2020-10-01*

Es excelente

### 5/5 — Super

*2020-07-12*

Eine wirklich gute Idee, sehr ansprechend umgesetzt.

### 3/5 — Nur in iMessage...!

*2020-07-12*

Das dieser Punkt vorher nicht eindeutig gekennzeichnet wird, grenzt an Veräppellung. Gutes Produkt nun nutzlos... In anderen Worten - wer benutzt schon iMessage zum Chatten...?

**Developer response:** Sorry, it's an iOS limitation: stickers from the App Store only work in iMessage. If it doesn't suit you, you can request a refund from Apple. Also, you can download the animated GIFs from our site and use them in other apps: https://qotoqot.com/sad-animations/

### 4/5 — Cute, but only iMessage :(

*2020-07-09*

Love the stickers, but it’s sad I can’t use them in the apps I usually use :(

**Developer response:** Sorry, it's an iOS limitation: stickers from the App Store only work in iMessage (SMS app). If it doesn't suit you, you can request a refund from Apple. Also, you can download the animated GIFs from our site and use them in other apps: https://qotoqot.com/sad-animations/

## Frequently asked questions about Sad Animations

### What does this app do?

This app provides a collection of animated stickers that are designed to help users express complicated emotional experiences. The artwork is specifically curated to assist in communicating feelings during difficult times.

### What are the key features of this app?

The primary feature is a set of animated stickers created by artist Irina Mir. These stickers are intended to help users express complex emotions and are particularly useful for navigating difficult times.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, suggesting a completely free user experience.

### Who is the target audience for this app?

The app is designed for individuals who want to express their complicated emotional experiences to others, especially during challenging periods. It offers a visual tool for sensitive communication.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2017-10-09

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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