# Face Story Pro vs Sticker Drop Maker Studio

The clearest difference is rating: Sticker Drop Maker Studio at 4.7 against Face Story Pro's 3.8. Sticker Drop Maker Studio also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and chart position (#104 vs unranked). Face Story Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Face Story Pro costs $3.99 and Sticker Drop Maker Studio $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Sticker Drop Maker Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37 and 151 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 86% and 85% positive.

Face Story Pro ships an update every 3 months, Sticker Drop Maker Studio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Face Story Pro | Sticker Drop Maker Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [3.8 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/face-story-pro-morph-face/id1031506521/reviews) | **[4.7 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticker-drop-maker-studio/id1629369500/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 37 | **151** |
| Positive reviews | **85.5% of reviews** | 85.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#104** |
| Size | 182 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [丽譞 牛](https://appshunter.io/developer/944644382) | [Aaron F Stephenson](https://appshunter.io/developer/391222344) |

## What reviewers say

### Face Story Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/face-story-pro-morph-face/id1031506521)

Transform your photos and videos by morphing faces with ease. Create fun slideshows and "growing up" movies, turning yourself into celebrities or friends into animals. Share your unique face stories instantly on social media.

**Highlights:** Automatic face detection, Intelligent face feature extraction, Easy face morphing, Real-time preview, Shareable face story videos, Create growing up movies

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- ✨ Seamless face morphing and blending effects
- 🎨 Creates impressive video results
- 💰 No subscription required (one-time purchase)
- 🎯 Accurate face detection in most cases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Photo import functionality broken on many devices
- 🐛 App crashes and hangs during face detection
- 😤 Unreliable face detection with non-frontal or partially obscured faces
- 📉 Poor photo quality after processing
- ⚠️ Forced review requirement to unlock features

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot import photos from camera roll or photo library
- App crashes when accessing photo folders
- Face detection hangs and freezes during processing
- App incompatible with iOS 11.2.5 and older iPhone models
- Incorrect billing - charging for free version

**Requested features**

- Ability to import photos from iCloud photo share
- Reorder photos within a project without deleting
- Support for horizontal/landscape orientation
- Select individual faces when multiple faces present in one photo
- Batch photo selection from albums


### Sticker Drop Maker Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticker-drop-maker-studio/id1629369500)

**Currently charting:** #104 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Easily transform images into animated stickers for messaging apps. Organize your creations into shareable packs and enhance accessibility with descriptions for VoiceOver users. Enjoy a fully featured experience with no hidden costs or subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Create stickers from images, Organize stickers into packs, Share sticker packs, Add descriptions for VoiceOver, Export to iMessage, Telegram, WhatsApp, Multi-language support

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Fun Camera support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 💰 One-time purchase with no subscriptions
- 🎨 Excellent sticker customization options
- 🚀 Fast and seamless sticker creation
- 📱 Works across multiple messaging apps (iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram)

**What reviewers complain about**

- ☁️ No iCloud backup or sync across devices
- 🐛 Stickers lost when switching phones or reinstalling iOS
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes reported
- 📍 Stickers locked to single device
- 🔧 Background removal tool has accuracy issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when adding sticker descriptions
- Sharing packs to native iOS Files app fails
- Stickers disappear when app is auto-offloaded for storage
- File saving issues with iOS Files app (works with OneDrive)
- Pack title doesn't appear on saved files

**Requested features**

- iCloud sync and backup functionality
- Animated sticker support (GIF/Live Photo)
- Built-in image editing tools (crop, rotate, effects)
- Sticker editing and correction capabilities
- FaceTime sticker pack support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Face Story Pro free?

Face Story Pro costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sticker Drop Maker Studio free?

Sticker Drop Maker Studio costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Face Story Pro or Sticker Drop Maker Studio?

Sticker Drop Maker Studio is rated higher. Face Story Pro averages 3.8 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Sticker Drop Maker Studio averages 4.7 from 151 ratings.

### Do Face Story Pro or Sticker Drop Maker Studio have ads?

Neither Face Story Pro nor Sticker Drop Maker Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Face Story Pro or Sticker Drop Maker Studio?

Face Story Pro ships an update every 3 months, and Sticker Drop Maker Studio every 3 weeks. Most recently, Face Story Pro was updated on October 22, 2026 and Sticker Drop Maker Studio on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*