# WSTicK vs Bubbl Widget

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bubbl Widget at none against WSTicK's 1. Bubbl Widget also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). WSTicK's advantage is ratings volume (9.4K vs 812) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WSTicK sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bubbl Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for WSTicK against 4.7 for Bubbl Widget. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WSTicK has 9.4K ratings behind it against 812, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of WSTicK's written reviews are positive against 71% of Bubbl Widget's.

WSTicK ships an update every 3 weeks, Bubbl Widget every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WSTicK | Bubbl Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (9.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wstick/id1442273161/reviews) | **[4.7 (812 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubbl-widget/id6450650265/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.4K** | 812 |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 174 MB | 361 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ho Chung Kwok](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140870392) | [Saif AL Essai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694216593) |

## What reviewers say

### WSTicK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wstick/id1442273161)

Design custom quote and word stickers for messaging apps. This tool offers a user-friendly interface with image editing features like background erasing and cropping. You can also import and export sticker packs in JSON format, and share them via Google Drive or QR code.

**Highlights:** Create custom quote and word stickers, Background eraser tool, Crop image tool, Add text to pictures, Import/export sticker packs (.json), Share via Google Drive/QR Code, Multi-file JSON import

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads* and more images | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Great sticker creation tool
- 🚀 Efficient sticker sending

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads still showing despite premium purchase
- 🐛 Ads blocking UI elements
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS 17
- 🐛 Saving issues and data loss

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not closing properly
- Sticker creation crashing the app
- Inability to transfer stickers between devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to enlarge sticker size
- Option to send stickers to iMessage
- Support for Arabic language


### Bubbl Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubbl-widget/id6450650265)

This app places live text feeds from your closest friends directly onto your home screen. Share thoughts and statuses instantly, creating a digital sticky note experience for your inner circle. React to messages and build a history of shared moments.

**Highlights:** Live text feeds on home screen, Share thoughts and statuses, Digital sticky note experience, Friend reactions with emojis, Build message history, Dedicated widgets for individuals

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🤝 Smooth sharing with friends
- 💕 Cute and fun app
- 🎉 Celebration features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy
- 🔧 Login issues for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Short messages in last update
- Unable to log in with phone number

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Customizable text color
- Android version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WSTicK free?

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

### Is Bubbl Widget free?

Bubbl Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WSTicK or Bubbl Widget?

Bubbl Widget is rated higher. WSTicK averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9.4K ratings, while Bubbl Widget averages 4.7 from 812 ratings.

### Do WSTicK or Bubbl Widget have ads?

Both WSTicK and Bubbl Widget show ads.

### Which is updated more often, WSTicK or Bubbl Widget?

WSTicK ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bubbl Widget every 5 days. Most recently, WSTicK was updated on October 14, 2026 and Bubbl Widget on October 12, 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.*