SMS Smileys vs mahergo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SMS Smileys
Enhance your text messages with a vast collection of unique and super-sized emoticons. Safely type while on the go and explore creative ways to send fun messages, including new diversity emojis and flags.
- Custom Smileys
- Smileys Max (Super-Sized)
- Smileys & Walk (Safe Typing)
- Smileys Art
- Over 300 new diversity emojis
- 200 new flags
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Welcome to the world of Smileys. SMS Smileys now includes great new features: Custom Smileys: Unique Smileys. Smileys Max: Super-Sized Smileys. Smileys & Walk: Safely type messages to your friends while on the move. Smileys Art: Provides a great introduction into the world of sending fun messages. Please ensure you have updated to iOS8.3 to use over 300 new diversity emojis and 200 flags etc. on your keyboard. Get these great new features and impress your friends. Remember to tell your friends about this application, they will love it too!!
mahergo
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Craving a meal? Need groceries? Or even need to send something to someone? Our app brings it all together in one place! From food and supermarket essentials to package delivery, we get everything to you quickly, easily, and securely. All you have to do is choose—we’ll handle the rest. Try the app today and put your comfort just one click away! Everything you need... is right here.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: mahergo at Free against SMS Smileys's $0.99. mahergo also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). SMS Smileys's advantage is chart position (#25 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.6). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
mahergo is free to download; SMS Smileys costs $0.99 up front. SMS Smileys sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. mahergo asks for nothing beyond the download.
SMS Smileys ships an update every 3 months, mahergo every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SMS Smileys | mahergo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.5 (30 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 30 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #25 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JA Applications Ltd | Omar Isayed |
Bugs and requests
SMS Smileys
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes frequently
- Keyboard doesn't show up
- Emojis not visible to recipients
Requested features
3 requests- More emoji options
- Compatibility with other messaging apps
- Ability to work across different devices
mahergo
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SMS Smileys
- Generic Pack$0.99
- Animals Pack$0.99
- Flags Pack$0.99
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- Fun Pack$0.99
- All Art Packs$2.99
mahergo
No in-app purchases
