# Ready Reply LITE vs Congratulations

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ready Reply LITE at none against Congratulations's 1. Ready Reply LITE also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Congratulations sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ready Reply LITE asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Ready Reply LITE against 5.0 for Congratulations. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Ready Reply LITE ships an update every 38 months, Congratulations every 28 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ready Reply LITE | Congratulations |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ready-reply-lite/id1346995266/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/congratulations-stickers/id1637751012/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | **Every 28 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dana Pride](https://appshunter.io/developer/1316878373) | [Arturo Estrada De Leon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1030569527) |

## What reviewers say

### Ready Reply LITE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ready-reply-lite/id1346995266)

Enhance your iMessage conversations with animated handwritten messages and stickers. This app offers a selection of quick replies and transparent animations that can be easily pasted into any chat.

**Highlights:** 12 animated handwritten messages, Animated pencil effect, 4 animated stickers, Transparent animations, Quick reply options, iMessage integration

**In-app purchases:** none


### Congratulations

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/congratulations-stickers/id1637751012)

Enhance your iMessage conversations with a fun collection of animated stickers. Express emotions and ideas creatively by layering, resizing, and sticking them over messages, photos, or even other stickers. Add intensity and a unique twist to your chats.

**Highlights:** Animated stickers, iMessage effects, Peel and stick functionality, Resize stickers with pinch gesture, Variety of congratulations themes

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Stickers | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ready Reply LITE free?

Ready Reply LITE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Congratulations free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ready Reply LITE or Congratulations?

Ready Reply LITE and Congratulations are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Ready Reply LITE or Congratulations have ads?

Neither Ready Reply LITE nor Congratulations shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ready Reply LITE or Congratulations?

Ready Reply LITE ships an update every 38 months, and Congratulations every 28 months. Most recently, Ready Reply LITE was updated on September 17, 2026 and Congratulations on October 15, 2026.

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