# talking is hard vs Aminal Stickers

The clearest difference is price: Aminal Stickers at Free against talking is hard's $1.99. Aminal Stickers also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 36 months) and ratings volume (5.1K vs 59). talking is hard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.6). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Aminal Stickers is free to download; talking is hard costs $1.99 up front. Aminal Stickers sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. talking is hard asks for nothing beyond the download.

Aminal Stickers holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aminal Stickers has 5.1K ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of talking is hard's written reviews are positive against 82% of Aminal Stickers's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

talking is hard ships an update every 36 months, Aminal Stickers every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | talking is hard | Aminal Stickers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-is-hard/id1157069497/reviews) | **[4.5 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aminal-stickers/id1162014434/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 59 | **5.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.3% of reviews** | 81.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 36 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Adam J. Kurtz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1155168306) | [Ronnie Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1162014433) |

## What reviewers say

### talking is hard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-is-hard/id1157069497)

Express yourself with animated stickers for those moments when words fail. Perfect for earnest, corny, or awkward situations, these stickers help you convey love, frustration, or a simple 'hello' when you're not sure how to say it yourself.

**Highlights:** Animated stickers, Expresses difficult emotions, Layer stickers for complex messages, Classic greetings, Funny and earnest responses

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😍 Artist's signature style appreciated
- ✨ Cute and fun designs
- 👍 Practical for texting
- 💬 Helps with awkward conversations
- 🎨 Playful and profound expressions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Perceived as expensive for content
- 🤷 Limited selection of stickers
- ⏳ Content feels stale quickly
- 😵 Animated stickers can be distracting
- ❓ Sticker pack not updated recently

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot find the app/stickers on the phone

**Requested features**

- Add more stickers, including current slang
- Include basic phrases like 'welcome', 'miss ya', 'need coffee', 'need a hug'
- Add common replies to 'thank you' like 'You're welcome', 'no problem', 'my pleasure', 'of course'
- Allow users to design their own stickers
- Add phrases like 'what are you talking about'


### Aminal Stickers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aminal-stickers/id1162014434)

Express yourself with a vast collection of unique "Aminal" stickers for iMessage. This pack offers over 250 free stickers, with an option to purchase more, bringing the total to over 400 charming designs to enhance your conversations.

**Highlights:** Over 250 free iMessage stickers, More than 400 stickers available for purchase, Unique "Aminal" designs, Send as individual messages, Drag and drop onto existing iMessages, Compatible with WhatsApp

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Party Aminal Stickers | $1.99 | one-time |
| Boba Bee Stickers | $1.99 | one-time |
| Goodboi and Goodgurl Stickers | $1.99 | one-time |
| Copycat Stickers | $1.99 | one-time |
| Extra Stickers | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Stickers | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute and funny stickers
- 🤗 Expressive and animated stickers
- 🔍 Useful search feature
- 💕 Stickers for every occasion
- 🎨 High-quality artwork

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many stickers require purchase
- 🤔 Difficulty deleting the app
- ⏱️ Slow loading times
- 🔍 Search function not always accurate

**Reported bugs**

- Stickers not showing up in Messages
- Incompatibility issues with certain iOS versions

**Requested features**

- More free sticker options
- Additional animal types (e.g. horses, sloths, etc.)
- Ability to create and share custom stickers
- Integration with more messaging apps (e.g. WhatsApp)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is talking is hard free?

talking is hard costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Aminal Stickers free?

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

### Which has better reviews, talking is hard or Aminal Stickers?

Aminal Stickers is rated higher. talking is hard averages 4.3 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Aminal Stickers averages 4.5 from 5.1K ratings.

### Do talking is hard or Aminal Stickers have ads?

Neither talking is hard nor Aminal Stickers shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, talking is hard or Aminal Stickers?

talking is hard ships an update every 36 months, and Aminal Stickers every 2 months. Most recently, talking is hard was updated on November 2, 2026 and Aminal Stickers on November 11, 2026.

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