# Yarn Spin vs Xessages

The clearest difference is rating: Xessages at 3.6 against Yarn Spin's 3.1. Yarn Spin's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Yarn Spin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Xessages sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Xessages holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 22 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of Yarn Spin's written reviews are positive against 50% of Xessages's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Yarn Spin ships an update every 9 days, Xessages every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yarn Spin | Xessages |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarn-spin/id1142067872/reviews) | **[3.6 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xessages/id1154245080/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | **57.1% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 99 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Polished Play, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/332686547) | [Mansa Me Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/573811820) |

## What reviewers say

### Yarn Spin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yarn-spin/id1142067872)

Create personalized animated stickers by taking photos of yourself and customizing your character with various costumes and actions. Express your emotions through a wide range of animations, perfect for sending unique messages within messaging apps or sharing on social media.

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

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


### Xessages

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xessages/id1154245080)

This app allows you to send private text and photo messages that automatically self-destruct after a set time. Nothing is stored or saved, ensuring your conversations remain confidential. Enjoy secure and ephemeral communication.

**Highlights:** Self-destructing messages, Send photos and text, No storage or saving, Private chat, Ephemeral communication

**Features:** Apple Wallet, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pictures | $0.99 | one-time |
| Read Authentication | $0.99 | one-time |
| Write Authentication | $0.99 | one-time |
| Destruction Time | $1.99 | one-time |
| Time Validation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited One Time Pad Codes | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yarn Spin free?

Yarn Spin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Xessages free?

Xessages is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Yarn Spin or Xessages?

Xessages is rated higher. Yarn Spin averages 3.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Xessages averages 3.6 from 22 ratings.

### Do Yarn Spin or Xessages have ads?

Neither Yarn Spin nor Xessages shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Yarn Spin or Xessages?

Yarn Spin ships an update every 9 days, and Xessages every 2 months. Most recently, Yarn Spin was updated on November 2, 2026 and Xessages on November 2, 2026.

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