# Sticker Maker Studio vs StickerMaker Keyboard*

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sticker Maker Studio at none against StickerMaker Keyboard*'s 3. Sticker Maker Studio also leads on ratings volume (80K vs 2K) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). StickerMaker Keyboard*'s advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 60%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StickerMaker Keyboard* sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Sticker Maker Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Sticker Maker Studio against 4.6 for StickerMaker Keyboard*. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sticker Maker Studio has 80K ratings behind it against 2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Sticker Maker Studio's written reviews are positive against 81% of StickerMaker Keyboard*'s.

Sticker Maker Studio ships an update every 3 months, StickerMaker Keyboard* monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sticker Maker Studio | StickerMaker Keyboard* |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (80K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticker-maker-studio/id1443326857/reviews)** | [4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickermaker-keyboard/id1635369834/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **80K** | 2K |
| Positive reviews | 59.9% of reviews | **81.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 96 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tamara Vardanyan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1443326856) | [红燕 马](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635360556) |

## What reviewers say

### Sticker Maker Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticker-maker-studio/id1443326857)

Easily transform photos, GIFs, and videos into custom static or animated stickers for messaging apps. Edit with a powerful toolset, including background removal and text addition. Share your creations or explore packs from a vibrant community.

**Highlights:** Convert images, GIFs, and videos to stickers, Edit stickers with background removal and text, Create selfie stickers, Add animation to stickers, Share sticker packs with friends, Discover community sticker packs

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Awesome app
- 🎨 Easy to use
- 🤩 Great for making stickers
- 🆓 Completely free
- 👍 No pay-to-use features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes/freezes
- 🚫 Limited sticker pack sharing
- 🎨 Editing limitations
- 🔳 White borders on stickers
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/downloading sticker packs

**Reported bugs**

- Sticker packs not showing up in iMessage
- Duplicated stickers appearing in packs
- Inability to create new sticker packs
- Animated stickers not working in iMessage

**Requested features**

- Allow editing of existing stickers
- Add support for more messaging platforms (Telegram, Discord, etc.)
- Improve sticker pack sharing and discovery
- Add more advanced editing tools (layers, background removal, etc.)
- Provide option to remove white borders


### StickerMaker Keyboard*

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickermaker-keyboard/id1635369834)

Create unique stickers by combining emojis and expressions. Easily export them to a custom keyboard for use in chats. Convert text into emoji strings to impress friends.

**Highlights:** Create custom emoji stickers, Combine different expressions, Drag, zoom, and rotate stickers, Export stickers to a custom keyboard, Convert text to emoji text, Random sticker generation

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StickerMaker | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| STICKERMAKER KEYBOARD | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| STICKERMAKER KEYBOARD | $4.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Customizable emojis
- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 💡 Unique sticker creation
- 🤩 Exciting to share with friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for premium features
- 🔍 Difficult to find/use emojis
- 📢 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Emojis not appearing in keyboard
- App crashing or freezing
- Inconsistent functionality

**Requested features**

- Ability to easily share created emojis
- More customization options
- Reduced ads or ad-free version
- Improved stability and performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sticker Maker Studio free?

Sticker Maker Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is StickerMaker Keyboard* free?

StickerMaker Keyboard* is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sticker Maker Studio or StickerMaker Keyboard*?

Sticker Maker Studio is rated higher. Sticker Maker Studio averages 4.7 out of 5 from 80K ratings, while StickerMaker Keyboard* averages 4.6 from 2K ratings.

### Do Sticker Maker Studio or StickerMaker Keyboard* have ads?

Both Sticker Maker Studio and StickerMaker Keyboard* show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sticker Maker Studio or StickerMaker Keyboard*?

Sticker Maker Studio ships an update every 3 months, and StickerMaker Keyboard* monthly. Most recently, Sticker Maker Studio was updated on September 24, 2026 and StickerMaker Keyboard* on September 24, 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.*