# Meme Maker vs MemeMe

The clearest difference is rating: MemeMe at 4.8 against Meme Maker's 3.6. MemeMe also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (520 vs 8). Meme Maker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and review sentiment there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MemeMe sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Meme Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

MemeMe holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MemeMe has 520 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Meme Maker's written reviews are positive against 63% of MemeMe's.

Meme Maker ships an update every 5 weeks, MemeMe weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meme Maker | MemeMe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meme-maker-easy-meme-generator/id1241073575/reviews) | **[4.8 (520 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mememe-face-swap-meme-maker/id6462672896/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **520** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **62.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pete Pane](https://appshunter.io/developer/859748141) | [Cardinal Blue](https://appshunter.io/developer/381057842) |

## What reviewers say

### Meme Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meme-maker-easy-meme-generator/id1241073575)

Easily create custom memes using popular templates or your own photos. Share your creations instantly on social media or with friends via text messages.

**Highlights:** Create memes from camera roll, Use popular meme templates, Share to social media, Send via text message, Easy to use interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MemeMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mememe-face-swap-meme-maker/id6462672896)

Easily create hilarious memes and GIFs by swapping your face onto popular templates.  This AI-powered app uses a single selfie to generate personalized content in seconds. Add custom text and share your creations instantly with friends.

**Highlights:** AI face swapping, Meme and GIF creation, Text editor for memes, One-photo face upload, Fast generation, Easy sharing, Daily meme updates

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MemeLord Plan | $3.99 | one-time |
| MemeLord Plan | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😂 Hilarious and entertaining experience
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Fast generation and processing
- 🎨 Wide variety of memes to choose from
- 🔍 Search functionality for GIFs (Tenor/Giphy)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and stops working
- ⏳ Loading issues and freezing
- 🐛 Face glitches and distortions
- 🐛 Visual artifacts (bars across images)
- 💸 Not free despite quality concerns

**Reported bugs**

- App stops working after initial use
- Memes fail to load or display
- Face swap functionality not working
- Stalling and freezing during operation
- Visual glitches and rendering errors

**Requested features**

- Animal memes addition
- Ability to upload custom GIFs and videos
- Improved photo realism and accuracy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Meme Maker free?

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

### Is MemeMe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Meme Maker or MemeMe?

MemeMe is rated higher. Meme Maker averages 3.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while MemeMe averages 4.8 from 520 ratings.

### Do Meme Maker or MemeMe have ads?

MemeMe shows ads; Meme Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Meme Maker or MemeMe?

Meme Maker ships an update every 5 weeks, and MemeMe weekly. Most recently, Meme Maker was updated on October 24, 2026 and MemeMe on October 24, 2026.

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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.*