# Sticker Maker ! vs BigHeads

The clearest difference is rating: Sticker Maker ! at 4.7 against BigHeads's 4.3. Sticker Maker ! also leads on ratings volume (45K vs 306). BigHeads's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sticker Maker ! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and BigHeads sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sticker Maker ! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticker Maker ! has 45K ratings behind it against 306, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Sticker Maker !'s written reviews are positive against 66% of BigHeads's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sticker Maker ! | BigHeads |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticker-maker/id1229012980/reviews)** | [4.3 (306 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bigheads/id1286472244/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **45K** | 306 |
| Positive reviews | **71.6% of reviews** | 66.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 149 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marcos Roy](https://appshunter.io/developer/960385542) | [BigHeads, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1261088239) |

## What reviewers say

### Sticker Maker !

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticker-maker/id1229012980)

Create custom stickers for WhatsApp and iMessage using your own photos or the camera. Explore a vast community library of thousands of ready-to-use stickers for any occasion. Easily export and share your unique sticker packs with friends.

**Highlights:** Create stickers from gallery or camera, Background removal tool, Add captions and emojis, Export to WhatsApp/iMessage, Explore thousands of ready-made stickers, Community sticker sharing

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Basic Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Standard Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Package | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Lots of sticker options
- 💡 Ability to create custom stickers
- 🚀 Quick sticker creation process
- 😊 Fun and enjoyable app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Keyboard issues and crashes
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/accessing created stickers
- 💸 Excessive ads interrupting use
- 📏 Limited editing tools for custom stickers

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard freezing and crashing
- Disappearing/lost custom stickers
- Compatibility issues with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Improve keyboard integration and stability
- Add search/organization options for sticker packs
- Provide more advanced editing tools for custom stickers
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free option


### BigHeads

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bigheads/id1286472244)

Access a vast library of over 112 handcrafted animated emojis for your iPhone. Enhance your messages, emails, and social media posts by sending, downloading, or directly placing these dynamic stickers on your content.

**Highlights:** Extensive animated emoji library, Over 112 handcrafted designs, iMessage integration, Drag and drop functionality, Download GIFs and videos, No advertisements

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Big Heads Unlockables | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😂 Hilarious and entertaining sticker content
- ✨ Smooth and well-crafted animations
- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface
- 🎨 Creative variety of emoji designs
- ⚡ Quick and responsive customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for most content ($1.99 unlock)
- 📱 Limited compatibility (iMessage only, not WhatsApp/Messenger)
- ⏱️ Lack of updates for extended periods
- 🐛 App crashes and content disappears after updates
- 🎭 Limited diversity in character representation

**Reported bugs**

- App content disappears after updates
- GIFs fail to load after pasting
- Restore purchase function not working
- App crashes on updated iOS devices
- Text attachment/overlay functionality broken

**Requested features**

- More emoji designs and animals
- New sticker packs and content updates
- Compatibility with WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger
- Keyboard integration for broader app support
- Customizable hair colors for character emojis


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sticker Maker ! free?

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

### Is BigHeads free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sticker Maker ! or BigHeads?

Sticker Maker ! is rated higher. Sticker Maker ! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while BigHeads averages 4.3 from 306 ratings.

### Do Sticker Maker ! or BigHeads have ads?

Both Sticker Maker ! and BigHeads show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sticker Maker ! or BigHeads?

Sticker Maker ! ships an update every 3 weeks, and BigHeads every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sticker Maker ! was updated on September 25, 2026 and BigHeads on August 4, 2026.

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