# Emoji Maker, Avatar Creator vs Sing by Stingray

The clearest difference is ads: Emoji Maker, Avatar Creator at none against Sing by Stingray's shown. Sing by Stingray's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Emoji Maker, Avatar Creator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Sing by Stingray sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Emoji Maker, Avatar Creator against 4.6 for Sing by Stingray. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14K and 20K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Emoji Maker, Avatar Creator's written reviews are positive against 67% of Sing by Stingray's.

Emoji Maker, Avatar Creator ships an update monthly, Sing by Stingray every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Emoji Maker, Avatar Creator | Sing by Stingray |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emoji-maker-avatar-creator/id1109117377/reviews) | **[4.6 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sing-by-stingray/id1385014271/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14K | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | **69.4% of reviews** | 66.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 214 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digital Palette LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/642936946) | [Yokee Music](https://appshunter.io/developer/547109052) |

## What reviewers say

### Emoji Maker, Avatar Creator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emoji-maker-avatar-creator/id1109117377)

Unleash your creativity by designing custom emojis, stickers, and avatars. Choose from thousands of components, including eyes, mouths, hands, and accessories, to craft unique characters. Add text, filters, and effects to personalize your creations.

**Highlights:** Design custom emojis and avatars, Thousands of components (eyes, mouths, hands), Add accessories and props, Apply filters and effects, One-tap background eraser, Custom text and fonts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Emoji Maker PRO Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Ai Pro Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Emoji Maker PRO Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Ai Pro Annual | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and creative
- 👍 Allows customization of emojis
- 🎨 Good for expressing emotions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🔒 Limited free options
- 📤 Difficulty sharing custom emojis

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to save emojis
- Issues with logging in and accessing account

**Requested features**

- More free options and accessories
- Ability to use custom emojis in messaging apps
- Improved stability and fewer crashes


### Sing by Stingray

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sing-by-stingray/id1385014271)

This app offers a vast karaoke library with over 50,000 songs across various genres and languages. Users can sing, record, and edit their performances with effects, then share them with a global community or on social media. It also facilitates interaction with other singers through duets and comments.

**Highlights:** 50,000+ karaoke songs, Sing, record, and edit performances, Voice and video effects, Social sharing to multiple platforms, Community interaction and duets, Pitch tracking for accuracy, Rewind feature for perfect recordings

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP All Access Pass | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| The Voice Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP All Access Pass | $19.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎤 Enjoyable singing experience
- 💡 Helpful for improving singing skills
- 👍 Good song selection
- 🎶 Allows sharing of singing performances

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for many features
- 🔒 Limited access without VIP subscription
- 🐛 Stability issues and app crashes
- 🔇 Inability to hear own recordings without paying

**Reported bugs**

- Logging out and losing account progress
- Microphone issues and poor audio quality
- Songs disappearing from library

**Requested features**

- More free song options
- Ability to save and listen to recordings without VIP
- Better sorting and organization of songs
- Duet functionality with other users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Emoji Maker, Avatar Creator free?

Emoji Maker, Avatar Creator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sing by Stingray free?

Sing by Stingray is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Emoji Maker, Avatar Creator or Sing by Stingray?

Sing by Stingray is rated higher. Emoji Maker, Avatar Creator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Sing by Stingray averages 4.6 from 20K ratings.

### Do Emoji Maker, Avatar Creator or Sing by Stingray have ads?

Sing by Stingray shows ads; Emoji Maker, Avatar Creator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Emoji Maker, Avatar Creator or Sing by Stingray?

Emoji Maker, Avatar Creator ships an update monthly, and Sing by Stingray every 2 months. Most recently, Emoji Maker, Avatar Creator was updated on November 4, 2026 and Sing by Stingray on November 4, 2026.

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