# Tello -

> Personalized animated stickers for private 24-hour group story sharing. (iPhone/iPad app by Nikil Viswanathan.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tello/id939395954 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nikil Viswanathan](https://appshunter.io/developer/492509237)
- Category: Social Networking, Photo & Video
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 58 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-11-19
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tello/id939395954/reviews.md

## What is Tello?

Group conversations with fun animated stickers of your face.  Literally the most fun and personal app ever!

- Create awesome animated stickers of your face
- Send a personal story to up to 6 friends
- Conversations are open for 24 hours

Hear personal, private stories from your close friends!  Get the funny, sad, crazy stories in your friends lives that your friends don't post on Facebook.

## Key features

- Animated face stickers
- Personal story sharing
- 24-hour conversation limit
- Private group chats
- Close friend stories

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tello/id939395954/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Super cute

*2015-04-14*

And fun!

### 5/5 — I love Nikil and Joe!

*2015-03-22*

They are awesome workout buddies, well done guys!

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2015-03-22*

Super excited to introduce it to all my memories--looking forward to lots of great new memories!!

### 5/5 — emojis galore

*2015-03-02*

So many emojis! So much fun! Its east to stay in contact with friends!

### 5/5 — Awesome!!!

*2015-02-27*

Really helps me be close to my friends and makes it feel  like I live with all of them :)

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2014-12-10*

It feels like my friends right here with me all the time now :)

### 5/5 — Such a great idea

*2014-11-24*

Love this app!
Makes keeping friendships warm so easy and fun

## Frequently asked questions about Tello

### What is Tello?

Tello is a social networking app that allows you to create animated stickers of your face and share personal stories with up to six friends in private, 24-hour conversations.

### How long do Tello conversations last?

Conversations on Tello are open for 24 hours, encouraging timely and engaging interactions between friends.

### Can I share Tello stories publicly?

No, Tello is designed for sharing personal, private stories with a select group of up to six close friends, not for public broadcasting.

### What devices does Tello support?

Tello is available for iPhone and iPod devices.

### Is Tello free to use?

Yes, Tello is a free application, and there are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

### What is the age rating for Tello?

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

### How often is Tello updated?

The latest version of Tello is 1.8, and it was last updated on May 1, 2015. Future updates will depend on the developer's plans.

### What makes Tello's stickers unique?

Tello allows you to create animated stickers using your own face, offering a highly personalized and fun way to express yourself in conversations.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8 — 2015-05-01

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

Smoother UI and lots of improvements!

### 1.7 — 2015-04-08

So Much Awesome!
- Back Camera!
- Groups!
- Conversations!

### 1.6 — 2015-03-26

One Inbox!
Responses are full screen!
Bigger Stickers!

### 1.5 — 2015-03-13

Animated Stickers!!!

### 1.4 — 2015-02-27

- New Name!  OMG is now Tello!
- More explanation of how to use the app and bug fixes

## More apps by Nikil Viswanathan

- [Visualize Me](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visualize-me/id492509234)
- [Insync .](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insync/id659788769)
- [Remember When - Relive Great Memories](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remember-when-relive-great-memories/id923963416)
- [Down To Lunch](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/down-to-lunch/id991526007)

All apps by Nikil Viswanathan: https://appshunter.io/developer/492509237

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*