# Sticker Maker vs Sticker Drop Maker Studio

The clearest difference is price: Sticker Maker at Free against Sticker Drop Maker Studio's $2.99. Sticker Maker also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 151). Sticker Drop Maker Studio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and review sentiment (85% vs 58%). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Sticker Maker is free to download; Sticker Drop Maker Studio costs $2.99 up front. Sticker Maker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Sticker Drop Maker Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Sticker Maker against 4.7 for Sticker Drop Maker Studio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticker Maker has 1K ratings behind it against 151, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Sticker Maker's written reviews are positive against 85% of Sticker Drop Maker Studio's.

Sticker Maker ships an update every 6 weeks, Sticker Drop Maker Studio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sticker Maker | Sticker Drop Maker Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticker-maker-make-and-create/id1267815033/reviews) | **[4.7 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticker-drop-maker-studio/id1629369500/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 151 |
| Positive reviews | 58.0% of reviews | **85.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#182** |
| Size | 84 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AlgoTwist Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/543053355) | [Aaron F Stephenson](https://appshunter.io/developer/391222344) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Sticker Drop Maker Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticker-drop-maker-studio/id1629369500)

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Easily transform images into animated stickers for messaging apps. Organize your creations into shareable packs and enhance accessibility with descriptions for VoiceOver users. Enjoy a fully featured experience with no hidden costs or subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Create stickers from images, Organize stickers into packs, Share sticker packs, Add descriptions for VoiceOver, Export to iMessage, Telegram, WhatsApp, Multi-language support

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 💰 One-time purchase with no subscriptions
- 🎨 Excellent sticker customization options
- 🚀 Fast and seamless sticker creation
- 📱 Works across multiple messaging apps (iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram)

**What reviewers complain about**

- ☁️ No iCloud backup or sync across devices
- 🐛 Stickers lost when switching phones or reinstalling iOS
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes reported
- 📍 Stickers locked to single device
- 🔧 Background removal tool has accuracy issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when adding sticker descriptions
- Sharing packs to native iOS Files app fails
- Stickers disappear when app is auto-offloaded for storage
- File saving issues with iOS Files app (works with OneDrive)
- Pack title doesn't appear on saved files

**Requested features**

- iCloud sync and backup functionality
- Animated sticker support (GIF/Live Photo)
- Built-in image editing tools (crop, rotate, effects)
- Sticker editing and correction capabilities
- FaceTime sticker pack support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sticker Maker free?

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

### Is Sticker Drop Maker Studio free?

Sticker Drop Maker Studio costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sticker Maker or Sticker Drop Maker Studio?

Sticker Drop Maker Studio is rated higher. Sticker Maker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Sticker Drop Maker Studio averages 4.7 from 151 ratings.

### Do Sticker Maker or Sticker Drop Maker Studio have ads?

Neither Sticker Maker nor Sticker Drop Maker Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sticker Maker or Sticker Drop Maker Studio?

Sticker Maker ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sticker Drop Maker Studio every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sticker Maker was updated on September 18, 2026 and Sticker Drop Maker Studio on September 23, 2026.

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