# Emoji Me vs Sticker Maker

The clearest difference is rating: Sticker Maker at 4.6 against Emoji Me's 3.8. Sticker Maker also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months) and review sentiment (58% vs 42%). Emoji Me's advantage is iOS requirement (12 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Emoji Me sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Sticker Maker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sticker Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 536 and 1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Emoji Me's written reviews are positive against 58% of Sticker Maker's.

Emoji Me ships an update every 7 months, Sticker Maker every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Emoji Me | Sticker Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (536 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emoji-me-face-maker/id1213054524/reviews) | **[4.6 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticker-maker-make-and-create/id1267815033/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 536 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | 42.3% of reviews | **58.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 24 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Toto Ventures Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570129172) | [AlgoTwist Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/543053355) |

## What reviewers say

### Emoji Me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emoji-me-face-maker/id1213054524)

Easily create custom emoji stickers using your own face or those of your friends. Add unique expressions and use them in messaging apps. Enhance your creations with filters and borders for a personalized touch.

**Highlights:** Create emoji stickers from photos, Add unique expressions, Emoji friends' faces, Use in iMessage, Add filters and borders (Pro)

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All 1 Week Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock All Month Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Unlock All 1 Year Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Add Expressions | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Filters | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Borders | $1.99 | one-time |
| Add Unlimited Emojis | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly
- 😄 Fun and creative
- 🤩 Makes group chats more entertaining
- 🎨 Allows customization of emojis

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Limited free features, need to pay for more
- 🤔 Unclear how to access/unlock paid features
- 🙄 Forced to leave a review to get more free emojis
- 😒 Ads and in-app purchases are intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes on some devices
- Paid features don't always work as expected
- Issues with installation or account setup

**Requested features**

- More free emojis/stickers available
- Ability to make unlimited emojis without paying
- Option to turn face into a custom emoji
- Integrate with messaging apps like Snapchat


### Sticker Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticker-maker-make-and-create/id1267815033)

Transform photos and videos into custom stickers for messaging apps. Features include auto background removal, text, and animated stickers. Organize creations into packs for easy sharing.

**Highlights:** Sticker Maker from Photos and Videos, Auto Background Removal, Text Stickers, Animated Stickers, Sticker Packs, iMessage & WhatsApp Support

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week Stickers Full Access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Stickers Full Access | $1.99 | per month |
| Week Stickers Full Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Week Stickers Full Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Stickers Full Access | $7.99 | per month |
| Year Stickers Full Access | $17.99 | per year |
| Stickers Full Access | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 😊 Funny and entertaining
- 💯 Great editing options
- 🎨 Allows creating cool stickers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 💰 Paid upgrade required for full functionality
- 📵 Limited free usage
- 🤔 Confusing size selection process

**Reported bugs**

- Restore purchases doesn't work
- Blurry and unreadable sticker images
- App crashes when selecting photos

**Requested features**

- Add support for animated stickers
- Allow selecting multiple images at once
- Implement a zoom tool for editing
- Add folder organization for stickers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Emoji Me free?

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

### Is Sticker Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Emoji Me or Sticker Maker?

Sticker Maker is rated higher. Emoji Me averages 3.8 out of 5 from 536 ratings, while Sticker Maker averages 4.6 from 1K ratings.

### Do Emoji Me or Sticker Maker have ads?

Neither Emoji Me nor Sticker Maker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Emoji Me or Sticker Maker?

Emoji Me ships an update every 7 months, and Sticker Maker every 6 weeks. Most recently, Emoji Me was updated on November 2, 2026 and Sticker Maker on November 3, 2026.

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