Comparison

StackMeme vs Meta Meme

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

StackMeme

Easily create humorous captioned image strips, also known as memes. Combine your own photos with popular meme images to tell a story or share a laugh. Once created, share your memes across various social media platforms.

Highlights
  • Create captioned image memes
  • Build meme strips like comic strips
  • Use own photos
  • Incorporate popular meme photos
  • Share memes on social media
Features
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StackMeme allows you to create strips of captioned images (memes) and share them with the world. Use your own photos and choose from popular meme photos. A meme is a humorous image, generally captioned with text, that is copied (often with slight variations) and spread by internet users. With this app you can create your own memes easily. The best part is you can create meme strips, like comic book strips, that tell a story. Mix your own images with popular meme images for great effect. Once you create your meme, share it on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and anywhere else! Please send feedback to support@stackme.me

About

Meta Meme

Create engaging video and image memes with a variety of tools. Add text, stickers, and customize elements for classic or trending formats. Advanced features like object tracking and custom watermarks are available with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Create memes from videos, images, or GIFs
  • Add unlimited text labels and stack images
  • Trim videos and export high-quality video memes
  • Object tracking for text/stickers on moving objects
  • Access classic and trending meme templates
  • Full customization of fonts, colors, and stickers
  • Custom watermarks with Pro subscription
Features
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Meta Meme is the meme maker made for people who actually run meme pages. Download videos from anywhere, generate viral memes with proven formats, and edit with tools that actually work. Scroll. Save. Meme. CREATE WITH VIDEO OR IMAGE - Use videos from our library, your album or download from anywhere - Use images from your photo library - Search and use GIFs from GIPHY - Video features require Pro VIDEO DOWNLOADER (Pro) - Use videos from TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Reddit, X, and more - Works with Reels, Shorts, posts, stories, long videos, all of it - Clean source files, not screen recordings or burned in watermarks - Drops straight into the editor, ready to meme GENERATE MEMES WITH AI (Pro) - Instantly generate memes using Generative AI - AI pulls from real meme formats and styles - No random images, no low-effort captions - Edit, customize, and export instantly UNLIMITED IMAGES & CAPTIONS - Add unlimited images to a single meme (Pro) - Add unlimited text labels - Full control over positioning, size, and rotation - Browse the Meme Image Library with hundreds of images VIDEO & GIF TOOLS (Pro) - Search GIFs by keyword (via GIPHY) - Trim video start and end times - Export high-quality video memes OBJECT TRACKING (Pro) - Pin text or images to moving objects in video - Text and stickers follow the object automatically - Perfect for labeling people, objects, or anything that moves MEME TEMPLATES - Multi-label templates - Multi-image layouts (side-by-side, grids, vertical, and more) - Free classic templates (Top/Bottom Text, Advice Animal, etc.) - (Some templates require Pro) FULL CUSTOMIZATION - Resize, crop, and reposition images or video - Dozens of fonts - Full control over font size and color - Choose any background color - Add stickers CUSTOM WATERMARK (Pro) - Add your own text or image watermark - Use your logo - Customize size, color, position, and rotation - Remove the default Meta Meme watermark Go Pro to Unlock Everything - Video downloader (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Reddit, X, and more) - Generative AI meme creation - Create video memes - Unlimited images and text labels - Custom watermarks - All premium templates - Full meme image library - No default watermark Subscription Details - Subscriptions are charged to your iTunes account - Auto-renewing unless canceled at least 24 hours before renewal - Manage or cancel anytime in Account Settings - Free trials convert to paid subscriptions unless canceled - Privacy Policy: https://meta-meme.com/privacy - Terms of Service: https://meta-meme.com/terms Download. Generate. Edit. Post. Meta Meme is free to download.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StackMeme at none against Meta Meme's 6. StackMeme also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 59%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Meta Meme's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 28). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Meta Meme sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. StackMeme asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StackMeme holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meta Meme has 2.4K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of StackMeme's written reviews are positive against 59% of Meta Meme's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StackMeme ships an update every 3 months, Meta Meme every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
StackMeme versus Meta Meme: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStackMemeMeta Meme
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (28 ratings) — better4.4 (2.4K ratings)
Positive reviews92.9% of reviews — better59.5% of reviews
Number of ratings282.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB15 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEric MarschnerMeta App Labs LLC

Customer experience

StackMeme

All ratings28 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%

Meta Meme

All ratings2,421 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews153 reviews
Positive59.5%
Neutral6.5%
Negative34.0%

Bugs and requests

StackMeme

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Meta Meme

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Video export issues causing quality loss or slowdown
  • Inconsistent performance and app crashes
  • Purchased features not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • More free templates and meme formats
  • Ability to add own watermarks/logos
  • Improved video editing and export quality
  • Collage/multi-image meme creation

In-app purchases

None

StackMeme

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Meta Meme

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Subscription (monthly)3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro Subscription (yearly)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time4
  • Watermark Feature$0.99
  • Premium Image Pack$0.99
  • GIF and Video Memes$2.99
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  • Pro Version$2.99

Questions

Is StackMeme free?
StackMeme is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Meta Meme free?
Meta Meme is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StackMeme or Meta Meme?
StackMeme is rated higher. StackMeme averages 4.6 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Meta Meme averages 4.4 from 2.4K ratings.
Do StackMeme or Meta Meme have ads?
Neither StackMeme nor Meta Meme shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StackMeme or Meta Meme?
StackMeme ships an update every 3 months, and Meta Meme every 2 months. Most recently, StackMeme was updated on June 1, 2026 and Meta Meme on September 26, 2026.

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