Comparison

Animato vs Stickr

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

Head to head
About

Animato

Create animated stickers from your photos or the store. Animate them by setting handles and using a timeline, then place them in videos or make them talk with recorded audio. Share your creations via messaging apps or save them to your camera roll.

Highlights
  • Create stickers from photos
  • Animate stickers with handles
  • Use circular timeline for animation
  • Add stickers to videos
  • Record audio for stickers
  • Share via messaging apps
  • iMessage integration
Features
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All animato® features: • Make Stickers – take new pictures by camera – choose existing pictures from camera roll – edit pictures to create selection • Pick existing stickers from the animato® store – sets available via in-app purchase • Animate self-made or purchased stickers – set and remove animation handles – animate by moving or force touching handles – use the circular timeline for timing – reset the animation – toggle background on/off • Use video and audio – take video and put the sticker into the real world – record audio and let your sticker talk • Share – via any messaging app like iMessage, Telegram, WeChat, Facebook Messenger… – save to camera roll • iMessage integration – access animato® via iMessage

About

Stickr

Transform your photos into unique AI-generated stickers for messaging apps. Choose from various creative styles and instantly create personalized sticker packs to express yourself and surprise friends.

Highlights
  • AI-generated stickers
  • Photo upload/capture
  • Multiple creative categories
  • Instant sticker pack creation
  • Export to messaging apps
  • Native saving and management
Features
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Stickr is the ultimate AI-powered sticker creator that transforms your photos into unique, personalized stickers for WhatsApp, Telegram, iMessage, and more. With Stickr, you can instantly generate custom sticker packs using just a photo. Choose from a wide variety of creative categories including Hero, Movie Star, LEGO, Cartoon, Sketch, Funny Face, and many more. Whether you're looking to express yourself in a new way or surprise your friends with custom creations, Stickr makes it fast and fun. Features AI-Generated Stickers Turn any photo into high-quality stickers with advanced AI technology. Take or Upload a Photo Use your camera or upload from your gallery to start creating in seconds. Wide Range of Categories Select from dozens of creative styles like Cartoon, Hero, Sketch, LEGO, and more. Instant Sticker Pack Creation Generate full sticker packs automatically, no editing required. Export Anywhere Seamlessly export your stickers to WhatsApp, Telegram, iMessage, and other messaging platforms. Native Saving and Management Save and organize all your sticker packs directly on your device for quick access. Why Choose Stickr Stickr makes it incredibly easy to create personalized stickers that reflect your style, humor, or mood. It's perfect for enhancing your chats, making your messages more expressive, or simply having fun with friends and family. Whether you're turning yourself into a cartoon character, a superhero, or a LEGO figure, Stickr brings your imagination to life. Download Stickr Today Start creating and sharing your own AI-powered stickers. Easy, fast, and endlessly creative. *** Important Notes: All app features are subscription-based, and no free content or functionality is available. Premium Features Include: Access all categories Unlimited Sticker Creatiom 100% ad-free experience A subscription is required to access all features. Details on pricing and subscription plans are available within the app. #Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ #Privacy Policy: https://esimapp.notion.site/esimapp/Privacy-Policy-969b4a4f62b940fd82c4f188da2ce867

Screenshots

Animato3 screens
Stickr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stickr at 5.0 against Animato's 3.0. Stickr also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Animato's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume 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

Both are free to download. Stickr sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year. Animato asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stickr holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Animato ships an update every 2 months, Stickr every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Animato versus Stickr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnimatoStickr
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStefan MessmerMutludev

Customer experience

Animato

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Stickr

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Animato

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Stickr

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Access$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Animato free?
Animato is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stickr free?
Stickr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Animato or Stickr?
Stickr is rated higher. Animato averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Stickr averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Animato or Stickr have ads?
Stickr shows ads; Animato does not.
Which is updated more often, Animato or Stickr?
Animato ships an update every 2 months, and Stickr every 2 weeks. Most recently, Animato was updated on November 1, 2026 and Stickr on November 5, 2026.

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