# Annotate for iMessage vs BubbleX

The clearest difference is rating: Annotate for iMessage at 5.0 against BubbleX's 3.8. Annotate for iMessage also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 62%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). BubbleX's advantage is ratings volume (132 vs 4). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BubbleX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Annotate for iMessage asks for nothing beyond the download.

Annotate for iMessage holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BubbleX has 132 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Annotate for iMessage's written reviews are positive against 62% of BubbleX's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Annotate for iMessage | BubbleX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/annotate-for-imessage/id1163261070/reviews)** | [3.8 (132 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubblex-imessage-sticker-app/id1557183125/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **132** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 62.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Intelligenti Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/304612407) | [Cao Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1346991351) |

## What reviewers say

### Annotate for iMessage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/annotate-for-imessage/id1163261070)

Enhance your photos and messages with a collection of shapes, arrows, and scribbles. Easily draw attention to specific details, mark locations, or highlight faces. These interactive stickers can be resized, rotated, and placed directly into conversations.

**Highlights:** Shapes and arrows for emphasis, Scribble tool, Resize and rotate stickers, Direct iMessage integration, Annotate photos and screenshots

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases:** none


### BubbleX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubblex-imessage-sticker-app/id1557183125)

Create personalized text stickers for your messages with a vast array of customization options. Easily design unique stickers with custom text, backgrounds, fonts, colors, and effects to express your emotions and enhance conversations.

**Highlights:** Create personalized text stickers, Customizable text, fonts, colors, and effects, Add emojis and graphics, Intuitive and easy-to-use interface, Share creations on messaging platforms

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BubbleX Pro | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Free app with no paywall for basic features
- 🎉 Effective for pranking friends and family
- 🎨 Ability to create custom text stickers
- 😊 Fun and entertaining functionality
- ⭐ Actually works as advertised (for many users)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently
- 📱 Doesn't appear properly in iMessage for some users
- ❌ Stickers don't fully cover original messages
- 🔒 Recipients can see sent pictures of fake messages
- 💰 Limited free tier (5-10 custom stickers max)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch for some users
- Stickers fail to load in iMessage
- Stickers appear mixed with other selections
- Sticker placement goes to the side instead of covering text
- App kicks users out when trying to access stickers

**Requested features**

- Increase character limit for custom text (30+ characters)
- Increase custom sticker limit (more than 10-20)
- Add ability to upload personal pictures as stickers
- Create custom emoji functionality
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Annotate for iMessage free?

Annotate for iMessage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BubbleX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Annotate for iMessage or BubbleX?

Annotate for iMessage is rated higher. Annotate for iMessage averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while BubbleX averages 3.8 from 132 ratings.

### Do Annotate for iMessage or BubbleX have ads?

BubbleX shows ads; Annotate for iMessage does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*