# Hello Name Tag vs Emoji for Message Pro

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Emoji for Message Pro at 63% against Hello Name Tag's 0%. Emoji for Message Pro also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). Hello Name Tag's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Hello Name Tag 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 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Emoji for Message Pro has 60 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Hello Name Tag's written reviews are positive against 63% of Emoji for Message Pro's.

Hello Name Tag ships an update every 8 months, Emoji for Message Pro every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hello Name Tag | Emoji for Message Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-name-tag/id494281859/reviews) | **[4.5 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emoji-for-message-pro/id571949971/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **60** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **62.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #91 | **#31** |
| Size | 1 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Ashton](https://appshunter.io/developer/441478013) | [山 钟](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289109809) |

## What reviewers say

### Hello Name Tag

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-name-tag/id494281859)

**Currently charting:** #91 Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)

This app helps you break the ice and connect with people at social events. Easily display your name and optional contact information with customizable colors and fonts. It's designed to be a simple and effective conversation starter.

**Highlights:** Easy name entry, Optional second line for contact info, Customizable colors and fonts, Retina and iPad ready display, Visual effects, Glow-in-the-dark feature, Non-adhesive backing

**In-app purchases:** none


### Emoji for Message Pro

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

**Currently charting:** #31 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 Hello Name Tag free?

Hello Name Tag 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, Hello Name Tag or Emoji for Message Pro?

Emoji for Message Pro is rated higher. Hello Name Tag averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Emoji for Message Pro averages 4.5 from 60 ratings.

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

Neither Hello Name Tag nor Emoji for Message Pro shows ads.

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

Hello Name Tag ships an update every 8 months, and Emoji for Message Pro every 2 months. Most recently, Hello Name Tag was updated on November 10, 2026 and Emoji for Message Pro on November 10, 2026.

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

Hello Name Tag currently peaks at #91 in the App Store charts, and Emoji for Message Pro at #31. 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.*