# Yarn Spin

> Create custom animated stickers of yourself with costumes and actions. (iPhone/iPad app by Polished Play, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarn-spin/id1142067872 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Polished Play, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/332686547)
- Category: Utilities, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.10/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 42 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 99 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-09-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarn-spin/id1142067872/reviews.md

## What is Yarn Spin?

Spin a Yarn with YarnSpin™
Send funny animated stickers starring... YOU!

Take photos of all your emotions, cut them out, then watch your character come to life. Choose from a wide range of costumes to put you character in. Next, pick from tons of actions that animate you facial emotions to send just the right message.

Become a Pirate, Fairy, Ninja, Viking, Ballerina, Mermaid, Cat, Bunny, or so many more!

Jump for joy, Moonwalk, Dance, Cry, Stomp, Barf, Laugh, Love, and Celebrate to send the perfect custom animated emoji to express your mood.

Works right inside of Messages app for convenience. Use the full app if you want to share via all other social media! 

Endless possibilities and hillarious fun!

## Key features

- Personalized animated stickers
- Customizable character costumes
- Wide range of facial animations
- Integration with Messages app
- Shareable via social media
- Photo cut-out feature

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all Costumes and Actions | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 42)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarn-spin/id1142067872/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work as of 2021

*2021-04-11*

This app doesn’t work anymore in 2021. Can’t open it.

### 3/5 — Doesn’t work :(

*2017-10-24*

Animated stickers get blurry and smudged

### 3/5 — Shown in iCloud as "Commander amazing by polished play"?!

*2017-04-17*

This app itself is great. However for some reason it is shown in iCloud storage settings as "commander amazing by polished play", an app I have never owned, leaving me very confused, wondering if I have malware or someone else using my account, until I realized this app is also "by polished play". They really need to fix the label in iCloud storage settings, to keep others from suspecting they have malware and deleting this app's iCloud storage unintentionally.

### 1/5 — iMessage :-(

*2017-04-12, version 1.4*

Doesn't work anymore since the update.

### 1/5 — Doesn't work in my iMessages app!!

*2017-04-12, version 1.4*

Won't work anymore. Whyyyyy

### 3/5 — Please update

*2017-04-04, version 1.3*

I love this app in my iphone but my only concern is i hope they can update the costume. put marvel & dc super heroes costume. Expand it more

### 2/5 — Could be awesome

*2017-02-06, version 1.3*

CRASHES when I try to add a face to body (iPhone 5S). Could be so much fun. 
Holding out for an update but really can't do anything with it since it crashes.

### 5/5 — I've been waiting for an update since beginning of October

*2016-11-25*

I like the concept but it crashes on iPhone 6+ (when adding new faces) .. plz fix or refund paid users since the app is not functional

### 5/5 — The best

*2016-11-19*

The best of iMessage apps

### 1/5 — Upside down gifs

*2016-11-12*

My gifs are appearing upside down when I send them. Help please.

## Frequently asked questions about Yarn Spin

### What does Yarn Spin do?

Yarn Spin allows you to create personalized animated stickers starring yourself. You can take photos, cut out your face, and then dress your character in various costumes and apply different animations to express your emotions.

### How can I use the animated stickers I create?

You can use the animated stickers directly within the Messages app for convenient sharing. For broader use, you can also share them via all other social media platforms.

### Is Yarn Spin free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering a wide range of customization options. There are in-app purchases available for additional features or content.

### What kind of animations can I use?

You can choose from a variety of actions to animate your facial emotions, such as jumping for joy, moonwalking, dancing, crying, stomping, barfing, laughing, showing love, and celebrating. This allows you to send the perfect custom animated emoji to express your mood.

### What are some examples of costumes I can put my character in?

The app offers a wide selection of costumes, allowing you to transform your character into a Pirate, Fairy, Ninja, Viking, Ballerina, Mermaid, Cat, Bunny, and many more options.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.1 — 2017-04-14

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

Fixed a crash in the messages app

### 1.4 — 2017-04-06

Bug fixes

### 1.3 — 2016-10-04

Bug fixes

### 1.2 — 2016-10-01

Adding your own face is now easier than ever with our revamped head creation wizard!

### 1.1 — 2016-09-15

No longer pre-render costume/action combinations while you're spinning. Results in much more responsive interface!

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