Comparison

Sticker Maker vs Iris

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sticker Maker

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
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Unleash Your Creativity with Custom Stickers on iOS Discover a world where your creativity knows no bounds with Sticker Maker: Create & Make, the ultimate sticker maker app designed exclusively for iOS. This innovative app empowers you to transform everyday photos and videos into playful, personal stickers. Whether you're chatting with friends or spicing up your social media posts, Sticker Maker: Create & Make offers a unique way to express yourself. With a user-friendly interface and an array of powerful features, this app is perfect for anyone looking to add a personal touch to their digital conversations. ► Sticker Maker from Photos and Videos Transform your favorite moments into fun, custom stickers. Whether it’s a snapshot or a video clip, turn them into stickers that truly represent you. ► Auto Background Removal Create stickers effortlessly with our smart background removal tool. It automatically detects and removes backgrounds, making your stickers pop. ► Text Stickers Add a personal touch with text stickers. Choose from a variety of fonts and colors to convey your mood, joke, or message. It’s your words, turned into a sticker art form. ► Animated Stickers Elevate your stickers with video animated stickers. Add life to your creations and make your messages more engaging and fun. ► Sticker Packs Organize your stickers into packs for easy access and sharing. Group them by theme, occasion, or however you like. ► iMessage & WhatsApp Support Seamlessly integrate with iMessage and WhatsApp. Share your stickers directly within your favorite messaging apps. ► Sticker Editor Customize your stickers with ease. Edit, resize, and adjust your stickers to perfection with our intuitive editing tools. With Sticker Maker for Messengers, your conversations will never be dull again. The app’s blend of simplicity and powerful features makes it the go-to choice for iOS users looking to personalize their digital interactions. Download Sticker Maker for Messengers today and start creating stickers that are uniquely yours! ************************** Subscriptions & Terms ************************** The usage of the Sticker Maker for Messengers app requires a valid subscription. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. All subscriptions automatically renew if it is not cancelled within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for the next subscription period up to 24 hours prior to the current subscription expiring. It is not possible to cancel an existing in-app subscription. You can disable the automatic renewal function at any time by adjusting your account settings. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://www.algotwist.com/apps/sticker-maker/privacy-policy-and-terms-of-use So what are you waiting for? Download Sticker Maker for iOS and start making your own unique great Stickers for both iMessage and WhatsApp!

About

Iris

Features
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Iris is a focused photo editor. On iOS, work directly with Photos or import an image from Files. - Adjust exposure, white balance, and color with curves, HSL, and color grading. - Crop, rotate, straighten, and flip your image. - Import style resources and inspect conversion capabilities and limitations. - Configure frame or photo-overlay watermarks with text, camera details, and layout controls. - Preserve the records needed to continue adjusting an edit, and save a copy or export a file. No account, advertising, or tracking. Image editing takes place on your device. Optional place name lookups use Apple Maps after your permission. Photos and file services may require a network connection. Input formats, RAW/HDR capabilities, and save actions depend on the file, device, and system. Some compound assets have explicit limitations. External styles may be converted approximately. A rendered image file is not a complete adjustable editing project.

Screenshots

Sticker Maker4 screens
Iris4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sticker Maker at Free against Iris's $0.99. Sticker Maker also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Iris's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sticker Maker ships an update every 6 weeks, Iris every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sticker Maker versus Iris: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSticker MakerIris
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.6 (1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlgoTwist Ltd文杰 顾

Bugs and requests

Sticker Maker

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Iris

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Sticker Maker

Subscriptions6
  • Week Stickers Full Access$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Stickers Full Access$1.991 Month
  • Week Stickers Full Access$1.997 Days
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  • Week Stickers Full Access$3.997 Days
  • Monthly Stickers Full Access$7.991 Month
  • Year Stickers Full Access$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Stickers Full Access$29.99
None

Iris

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sticker Maker free?
Sticker Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Iris free?
Iris costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sticker Maker or Iris have ads?
Neither Sticker Maker nor Iris shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sticker Maker or Iris?
Sticker Maker ships an update every 6 weeks, and Iris every 5 days. Most recently, Sticker Maker was updated on November 3, 2026 and Iris on November 13, 2026.

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