# Ucult vs Joyful Emoji

The clearest difference is monetization model: Joyful Emoji at free with in-app purchases against Ucult's subscription. Joyful Emoji also leads on rating (3.4 vs 3.1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Ucult's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ucult sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Joyful Emoji sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Joyful Emoji holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47 and 17 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of Ucult's written reviews are positive against 20% of Joyful Emoji's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Ucult ships an update monthly, Joyful Emoji every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ucult | Joyful Emoji |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ucult/id6745483152/reviews) | **[3.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joyful-emojisticker-maker/id6748974804/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **47** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **28.6% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#199** | — |
| Size | 63 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ucult Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812469315) | [Wonderful Vision Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828356175) |

## What reviewers say

### Ucult

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ucult/id6745483152)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

Discover a unique streaming platform featuring independent films, cult classics, and exclusive original series. Enjoy live premieres, comedy specials, and sports events with flexible monthly subscriptions. Stream a diverse range of content anytime, anywhere, on all your devices.

**Highlights:** Independent film library, Cult classic collection, Exclusive original series, Live event streaming, Monthly subscription model, Cross-device compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly (In-App) | $8.99 | per month |
| Annual (In-App) | $98.99 | per year |


### Joyful Emoji

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joyful-emojisticker-maker/id6748974804)

Express yourself with a wide variety of unique and emotionally rich emojis. This app offers hundreds of carefully crafted expressions across multiple categories, ensuring your messages are always engaging and fun. Regular updates and a favorites feature make it easy to find and use the perfect emoji.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of unique emoji expressions, Multiple expression categories, Regular new expression pack updates, Favorites and quick add functionality, Expressive and engaging chat enhancements

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly membership | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Member | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $16.90 | per 7 days |
| Monthly membership | $39.90 | per month |
| Quarterly membership | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Premium | $89.90 | per year |
| Yearly Member | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ucult free?

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

### Is Joyful Emoji free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ucult or Joyful Emoji?

Joyful Emoji is rated higher. Ucult averages 3.1 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Joyful Emoji averages 3.4 from 17 ratings.

### Do Ucult or Joyful Emoji have ads?

Joyful Emoji shows ads; Ucult does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ucult or Joyful Emoji?

Ucult ships an update monthly, and Joyful Emoji every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ucult was updated on October 24, 2026 and Joyful Emoji on October 9, 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.*