# iSmilez vs Emoji+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Emoji+ at 76% against iSmilez's 31%. Emoji+ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 9 months). iSmilez's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Emoji+ sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. iSmilez asks for nothing beyond the download.

Emoji+ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Emoji+ has 69K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of iSmilez's written reviews are positive against 76% of Emoji+'s.

iSmilez ships an update every 9 months, Emoji+ every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iSmilez | Emoji+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ismilez/id384550232/reviews) | **[4.5 (69K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emoji-plus/id506460513/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **69K** |
| Positive reviews | 31.3% of reviews | **76.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#189** |
| Size | 5 MB | 266 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [John Ryan](https://appshunter.io/developer/368995324) | [Emoji+](https://appshunter.io/developer/506460516) |

## What reviewers say

### iSmilez

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ismilez/id384550232)

Create unique "smiley faces" by drawing on your screen. Share your custom creations with friends and family through email, Facebook, or Twitter. Shake your device to quickly erase and start a new design.

**Highlights:** Custom smiley face creation, Drawing tools, Share via email, Share via Facebook, Share via Twitter, Shake to erase functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Emoji+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emoji-plus/id506460513)

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

Access a vast library of new emojis, unique fonts, animated stickers, and interactive games. Personalize your keyboard with colorful themes and cute virtual pets. Enjoy frequent updates with fresh content to enhance your messaging experience.

**Highlights:** New Emojis, Unique Fonts, Animated Stickers, Emoji Games, Colorful Themes, MoodMoji Pets

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UNLIMITED ACCESS | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| UNLIMITED ACCESS | $14.99 | per month |
| Unlock All Emoji Art, Emoji Words and Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Locked Fonts | $0.99 | one-time |
| 400 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Solve This Level and Receive 50 Bonus Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| User-Requested Emoji Sticker Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 900 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5500 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Emojis, inTextMoji, Rewards, Remove Ads & Get 100 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great emojis and fonts
- 👍 Fun and addictive games
- 💡 Diverse emoji and font options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Concerns about full keyboard access
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches with the app

**Reported bugs**

- Emojis not working properly after updates
- Keyboard getting removed from device
- Glitches with the mini-games

**Requested features**

- More free emojis and fonts
- Easier access to emojis without subscription
- Improved organization and search for emojis


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iSmilez free?

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

### Is Emoji+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iSmilez or Emoji+?

Emoji+ is rated higher. iSmilez averages 4.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Emoji+ averages 4.5 from 69K ratings.

### Do iSmilez or Emoji+ have ads?

iSmilez shows ads; Emoji+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, iSmilez or Emoji+?

iSmilez ships an update every 9 months, and Emoji+ every 5 weeks. Most recently, iSmilez was updated on October 23, 2026 and Emoji+ on October 28, 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.*