# Yoji vs Shared. App

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shared. App at none against Yoji's 10. Shared. App also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). Yoji's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 10). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Yoji sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Shared. App asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Yoji against 4.5 for Shared. App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yoji has 2.5K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Yoji ships an update every 4 months, Shared. App weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yoji | Shared. App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yoji-ar-emoji-camera-recorder/id1453772717/reviews)** | [4.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shared-app/id1607172220/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 156 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Animet, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1352588528) | [PhotoTap Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1607172222) |

## What reviewers say

### Yoji

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yoji-ar-emoji-camera-recorder/id1453772717)

Create personalized 3D avatar videos by customizing your face or choosing from various animal emojis. Record your AR emoji mimicking your actions in any environment and share your creations. Unlock premium content and remove ads with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Create 3D avatar face videos, Customize face, skin, hair, eyes, lips, Choose from animal emoji avatars, Record AR emoji actions, Save and share videos, Weekly premium subscription

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yoji AR Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Female Model | $1.99 | one-time |
| Giraffe Model | $1.99 | one-time |
| Panda Model | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hairs And Colors Full Access | $1.99 | one-time |
| Yoji Eye Colors Full Access | $1.99 | one-time |
| Yoji Lip Color Full Access | $1.99 | one-time |
| Avatar Full Access | $2.99 | one-time |
| Yoji Mods Full Access | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth tracking
- 🤩 Fun and creative
- 👍 Simple and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🙄 Limited free options

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when exiting
- Laggy performance on older devices
- Recorded videos have no audio

**Requested features**

- More free hairstyles and accessories
- Ability to save and share creations
- Improved mouth/facial tracking


### Shared. App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shared-app/id1607172220)

Effortlessly sync photos taken by everyone at an event in real-time. Create group get-togethers, invite friends by scanning their unique ID, and instantly share captured moments. Tag, search, and favorite photos for easy retrieval and sharing.

**Highlights:** Real-time photo syncing, Create group get-togethers, Invite friends via Shared ID, Instant photo sharing, Tag and search photos, Favorite and download photos

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yoji free?

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

### Is Shared. App free?

Shared. App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Yoji or Shared. App?

Yoji is rated higher. Yoji averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Shared. App averages 4.5 from 10 ratings.

### Do Yoji or Shared. App have ads?

Shared. App shows ads; Yoji does not.

### Which is updated more often, Yoji or Shared. App?

Yoji ships an update every 4 months, and Shared. App weekly. Most recently, Yoji was updated on November 6, 2026 and Shared. App on November 3, 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.*