Comparison

Consumer Reports vs Talking Emoji Pro for Texting

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Consumer Reports

Access unbiased product reviews, ratings, and shopping guides to make informed purchasing decisions. Features include a smart advisor for product questions, tools for savings, and exclusive member deals.

Highlights
  • Product ratings and reviews
  • Buying guides
  • Bill Negotiator tool
  • Smart advisor for product questions
  • Image Scan for product comparison
  • Best Time to Buy tool
  • Exclusive member deals
Features
Currently charting
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Shop smarter with Consumer Reports by your side. Discover products worth buying, compare your options, find deals, and get trusted answers backed by CR's independent testing, research, and expertise. Whether you're looking for your next car, replacing an appliance, searching for the best products for your home, or just curious about what's worth buying, the Consumer Reports app makes it easier to shop confidently. Discover what's worth buying Explore Product Collections Discover trending products and expert-curated collections designed to help you find your next great buy. Watch the latest from CR Get useful shopping advice and consumer insights right in your feed, with videos covering products, CR testing, important consumer issues, and more. Find deals and ways to save Discover deals and discounts on products worth considering, plus tools like Best Time to Buy that can help you decide when it's worth making a purchase. Research, compare, and shop AskCR Ask questions and get answers backed by Consumer Reports' trusted expertise. Use AskCR to research products and cars, compare your options, narrow down your choices, and find the right product for your needs. Ratings & Reviews Access CR ratings and reviews for thousands of products, cars, and services based on independent testing, research, and consumer surveys. Image Scan Shopping in a store? Scan a barcode or take a photo of a product to quickly find CR ratings and information, compare your options, and make a more informed decision on the spot. Product Comparisons Compare products and cars side by side to see how your options stack up, and find the best choice for you. Buying Guides Get expert guidance on what to consider before you buy, from major appliances and electronics to cars and everyday products. Save Your Favorites Save products and comparisons so you can easily come back to them when you're ready to make a decision. Get even more from Membership Consumer Reports members get full access to features including: • Unlimited AskCR conversations • Ratings and reviews for thousands of products and services • CR Recommended products • Image Scan • Exclusive member deals and discounts • Best Time to Buy • Additional member benefits and exclusive partnerships • Extra savings with Bill Negotiator Not a member yet? Consumer Reports is free to download, with access to select features including Buying Guides, Bill Negotiator, Product Collections, videos, and limited access to AskCR. You can join Consumer Reports directly through the app to unlock the full experience. Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit organization that works side by side with consumers to create a fairer, safer, and healthier world. CR buys the products it tests and does not accept advertising, helping you make informed decisions with independent insights you can trust. From discovering your next purchase to making the final decision, keep Consumer Reports with you and shop with confidence.

About

Talking Emoji Pro for Texting

Send animated talking emojis to express yourself in messages. These speaking GIFs can convey emotions more effectively than static images or text. Share them across various messaging platforms to enhance your conversations.

Highlights
  • 3D animated talking emojis
  • Speaking emoji GIFs
  • Expressive communication
  • Send to iMessage
  • Share on social media
  • Wide platform compatibility
Features
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**3D New Animated Talking Emojis! This app provides tons of talking emojis which you could send to anywhere you want for texting! You could use these emojis to message your friends in iMessage. Sometimes the animated speaking emoji could express yourself better than other message types such as words, static emojis and gif emojis. You can send these emojis to everywhere you want. Such as iMessage, Facebook, Messenger, Twitter, Snapchat, Mail… Hope you’ll love these emojis. Enjoy it!

Screenshots

Consumer Reports4 screens
Talking Emoji Pro for Texting4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Consumer Reports at Free against Talking Emoji Pro for Texting's $3.99. Consumer Reports also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 71 months). Talking Emoji Pro for Texting's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 28%) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, chart position 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Consumer Reports is free to download; Talking Emoji Pro for Texting costs $3.99 up front. Consumer Reports sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per month. Talking Emoji Pro for Texting asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Consumer Reports holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Consumer Reports has 64K ratings behind it against 2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of Consumer Reports's written reviews are positive against 67% of Talking Emoji Pro for Texting's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Consumer Reports ships an update every 2 weeks, Talking Emoji Pro for Texting every 71 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Consumer Reports versus Talking Emoji Pro for Texting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConsumer ReportsTalking Emoji Pro for Texting
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.8 (64K ratings) — better4.1 (2K ratings)
Positive reviews27.7% of reviews67.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings64K — better2K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 71 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#8 — better#10
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperConsumer Reports智敏 黎

Customer experience

Consumer Reports

All ratings63,962 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews238 reviews
Positive27.7%
Neutral14.7%
Negative57.6%

Talking Emoji Pro for Texting

All ratings2,045 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral12.4%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews155 reviews
Positive67.1%
Neutral11.6%
Negative21.3%

User reviews

Consumer Reports

From 64K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Helpful product information
  • 🚀 Convenient mobile access
  • 💡 Unbiased, expert reviews
  • 🤑 Potential savings on purchases

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app performance
  • 🔍 Limited product coverage
  • 🤔 Outdated or incomplete information
  • 🧭 Poor search and navigation
  • 📱 Subpar iPad experience

Talking Emoji Pro for Texting

From 2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and whimsical animations
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💰 Worth the paid version to remove ads

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App freezes or crashes after sending an emoji
  • 🔁 Constant prompts to rate the app
  • 🔍 Lack of search or organization for emojis

Bugs and requests

Consumer Reports

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Login issues and lost credentials
  • Inconsistent or missing product data

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to access all website content in the app
  • Improved search functionality with better filtering options
  • Native iPad app with optimized layout
  • Integration with subscription management and account features

Talking Emoji Pro for Texting

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Paid version not unlocking all features as advertised
  • Unexpected charges after deleting the app

Requested features

3 requests
  • More diverse and relevant emoji options
  • Ability to save favorite emojis
  • Integration with keyboard for easier access

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Consumer Reports

Subscriptions2
  • CR Monthly Subscription$10.001 Month
  • CR Yearly Subscription$39.001 Year
None

Talking Emoji Pro for Texting

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Consumer Reports free?
Consumer Reports is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Talking Emoji Pro for Texting free?
Talking Emoji Pro for Texting costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Consumer Reports or Talking Emoji Pro for Texting?
Consumer Reports is rated higher. Consumer Reports averages 4.8 out of 5 from 64K ratings, while Talking Emoji Pro for Texting averages 4.1 from 2K ratings.
Do Consumer Reports or Talking Emoji Pro for Texting have ads?
Neither Consumer Reports nor Talking Emoji Pro for Texting shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Consumer Reports or Talking Emoji Pro for Texting?
Consumer Reports ships an update every 2 weeks, and Talking Emoji Pro for Texting every 71 months. Most recently, Consumer Reports was updated on November 9, 2026 and Talking Emoji Pro for Texting on November 6, 2026.
Which is more popular, Consumer Reports or Talking Emoji Pro for Texting?
Consumer Reports currently peaks at #8 in the App Store charts, and Talking Emoji Pro for Texting at #10. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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