# Name vs Emoji for Message Pro

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Emoji for Message Pro at 63% against Name's 13%. Emoji for Message Pro also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (60 vs 10). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Name costs $0.99 and Emoji for Message Pro $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Emoji for Message Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Emoji for Message Pro has 60 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Name's written reviews are positive against 63% of Emoji for Message Pro's.

Name ships an update every 3 months, Emoji for Message Pro every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Name | Emoji for Message Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | [1.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/name-days/id289170101/reviews) | **[4.5 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emoji-for-message-pro/id571949971/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **60** |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | **62.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #95 | **#71** |
| Size | 8 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bitfield AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/285553452) | [山 钟](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289109809) |

## What reviewers say

### Name

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/name-days/id289170101)

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)

Discover and celebrate name days for individuals across 17 countries. Easily find contacts celebrating their name day and send greetings via mail or message directly from the app. Explore name origins with the integrated Wikipedia browser.

**Highlights:** 18,252 names from 17 countries, Find contacts celebrating name days, Send greetings via Mail or Messages, Integrated Wikipedia for name origins, Home screen widgets, Local notifications for favorite name days

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Emoji for Message Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emoji-for-message-pro/id571949971)

**Currently charting:** #71 Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)

Access a vast library of over 1000 emoticons, 200 text faces, 2000 symbols, and 50000 characters to enhance your messages. This app provides extra keyboards for quick and easy access to a wide range of visual expressions and text elements.

**Highlights:** Over 1000 emoticons, Over 200 text faces, Over 2000 symbols, Over 50000 characters, Extra keyboards

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Name free?

Name costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Emoji for Message Pro free?

Emoji for Message Pro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Name or Emoji for Message Pro?

Emoji for Message Pro is rated higher. Name averages 1.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Emoji for Message Pro averages 4.5 from 60 ratings.

### Do Name or Emoji for Message Pro have ads?

Neither Name nor Emoji for Message Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Name or Emoji for Message Pro?

Name ships an update every 3 months, and Emoji for Message Pro every 2 months. Most recently, Name was updated on November 6, 2026 and Emoji for Message Pro on November 6, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Name or Emoji for Message Pro?

Name currently peaks at #95 in the App Store charts, and Emoji for Message Pro at #71. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*