# WhatSticker vs Sticker Maker Studio

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sticker Maker Studio at none against WhatSticker's 13. WhatSticker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#144 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WhatSticker sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Sticker Maker Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for WhatSticker against 4.7 for Sticker Maker Studio. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 76K and 80K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of WhatSticker's written reviews are positive against 60% of Sticker Maker Studio's.

WhatSticker ships an update every 6 weeks, Sticker Maker Studio every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WhatSticker | Sticker Maker Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (76K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whatsticker-sticker-maker/id1147094379/reviews) | **[4.7 (80K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticker-maker-studio/id1443326857/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 76K | **80K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.6% of reviews** | 59.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#144** | — |
| Size | 126 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WHATSTICKER APPS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784779333) | [Tamara Vardanyan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1443326856) |

## What reviewers say

### WhatSticker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whatsticker-sticker-maker/id1147094379)

**Currently charting:** #144 Top Grossing · Utilities, #163 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Easily create and personalize your own stickers using photos or web images. Remove backgrounds instantly, add text or emojis, and share your creations with friends on popular messaging apps. Unlock unlimited sticker packs and animated sticker options with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Create stickers from photos, Magic Selector background removal, Personalize with text and emoji, Share to WhatsApp, iMessage, Telegram, Create animated stickers, Download unlimited sticker packs

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium no trial | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Variety of sticker options
- 🚀 Efficient sticker creation
- 👍 Funny and entertaining stickers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for many features
- 🔒 Limited free access
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Restrictive export options
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when sending new stickers
- Background eraser not working properly
- Sticker quality issues when exporting

**Requested features**

- More free sticker packs
- Ability to edit and customize stickers
- Improved background removal tool
- Sync stickers across devices


### Sticker Maker Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticker-maker-studio/id1443326857)

Easily transform photos, GIFs, and videos into custom static or animated stickers for messaging apps. Edit with a powerful toolset, including background removal and text addition. Share your creations or explore packs from a vibrant community.

**Highlights:** Convert images, GIFs, and videos to stickers, Edit stickers with background removal and text, Create selfie stickers, Add animation to stickers, Share sticker packs with friends, Discover community sticker packs

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Awesome app
- 🎨 Easy to use
- 🤩 Great for making stickers
- 🆓 Completely free
- 👍 No pay-to-use features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes/freezes
- 🚫 Limited sticker pack sharing
- 🎨 Editing limitations
- 🔳 White borders on stickers
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/downloading sticker packs

**Reported bugs**

- Sticker packs not showing up in iMessage
- Duplicated stickers appearing in packs
- Inability to create new sticker packs
- Animated stickers not working in iMessage

**Requested features**

- Allow editing of existing stickers
- Add support for more messaging platforms (Telegram, Discord, etc.)
- Improve sticker pack sharing and discovery
- Add more advanced editing tools (layers, background removal, etc.)
- Provide option to remove white borders


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WhatSticker free?

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

### Is Sticker Maker Studio free?

Sticker Maker Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WhatSticker or Sticker Maker Studio?

Sticker Maker Studio is rated higher. WhatSticker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 76K ratings, while Sticker Maker Studio averages 4.7 from 80K ratings.

### Do WhatSticker or Sticker Maker Studio have ads?

Sticker Maker Studio shows ads; WhatSticker does not.

### Which is updated more often, WhatSticker or Sticker Maker Studio?

WhatSticker ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sticker Maker Studio every 3 months. Most recently, WhatSticker was updated on October 29, 2026 and Sticker Maker Studio on October 29, 2026.

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