# Consumer Reports vs Talking Emoji Pro for Texting

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Consumer Reports | Talking Emoji Pro for Texting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (64K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/consumer-reports/id606511415/reviews)** | [4.1 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-emoji-pro-for-texting/id1216244658/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **64K** | 2K |
| Positive reviews | 27.7% of reviews | **67.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 71 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | #10 |
| Size | 98 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Consumer Reports](https://appshunter.io/developer/294945193) | [智敏 黎](https://appshunter.io/developer/1128225764) |

## What reviewers say

### Consumer Reports

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/consumer-reports/id606511415)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Grossing · Shopping (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CR Monthly Subscription | $10.00 | per month |
| CR Yearly Subscription | $39.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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- 🤔 Outdated or incomplete information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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-emoji-pro-for-texting/id1216244658)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Paid · Shopping (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Paid version not unlocking all features as advertised
- Unexpected charges after deleting the app

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*