# Sticker Maker vs StickerShow

The clearest difference is monetization model: StickerShow at free with in-app purchases against Sticker Maker's subscription. StickerShow also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 58%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). Sticker Maker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1K vs 4). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sticker Maker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and StickerShow sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

StickerShow holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticker Maker has 1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Sticker Maker's written reviews are positive against 91% of StickerShow's.

Sticker Maker ships an update every 6 weeks, StickerShow every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sticker Maker | StickerShow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticker-maker-make-and-create/id1267815033/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickershow-sticker-maker/id6769256571/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 58.0% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 84 MB | 194 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AlgoTwist Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/543053355) | [Dehui Chengzhen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460141400) |

## 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


### StickerShow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickershow-sticker-maker/id6769256571)

Capture and organize small moments from photos, videos, and Live Photos by turning them into shareable stickers. Create themed galleries and display them on your home screen widget, even collaborating with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Create stickers from photos/videos, Manual cutout tool, Import existing stickers, Themed gallery creation, Home Screen widget display, Collaborative galleries

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $3.99 | per year |
| Buy Us a Coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Go Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Double the Joy | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sticker Maker free?

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

### Is StickerShow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sticker Maker or StickerShow?

StickerShow is rated higher. Sticker Maker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while StickerShow averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Sticker Maker or StickerShow have ads?

StickerShow shows ads; Sticker Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sticker Maker or StickerShow?

Sticker Maker ships an update every 6 weeks, and StickerShow every 4 days. Most recently, Sticker Maker was updated on October 26, 2026 and StickerShow on October 25, 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.*