# Thug Life Maker ! vs Meta Meme

The clearest difference is ads: Meta Meme at none against Thug Life Maker !'s shown. Thug Life Maker !'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thug Life Maker ! sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Meta Meme sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Meta Meme holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 2.4K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Thug Life Maker !'s written reviews are positive against 59% of Meta Meme's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Thug Life Maker ! ships an update every 3 weeks, Meta Meme every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thug Life Maker ! | Meta Meme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thug-life-maker/id961420875/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meta-meme-videoimage-maker/id1173783944/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **62.3% of reviews** | 59.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 46 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maruf Nebil Ogunc](https://appshunter.io/developer/808786615) | [Meta App Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695221865) |

## What reviewers say

### Thug Life Maker !

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thug-life-maker/id961420875)

Easily create humorous photos and videos with a "Thug Life" theme. Add popular memes, stickers, and music to your creations. Offers various modes for funny video effects and photo meme generation.

**Highlights:** Create Thug Life photos, videos, and slideshows, Fail video modes (Wasted, Uh huh! This my sh*t), Combine videos with popular memes, Make "Straight Outta" photo memes, 171 cool stickers, 37 Thug Life themes, Use songs from your library

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Stickers | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Videos | $1.99 | one-time |
| This My Sht Mode | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $3.99 | one-time |
| Wasted Mode | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 😂 Funny and entertaining
- 🎨 Easy to use and create content
- 🤩 Awesome features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Paid features required
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🚫 Doesn't work as advertised
- 💰 Expensive

**Reported bugs**

- Videos come out blurry
- App crashes when trying to edit
- Unable to upload photos/videos
- Paid features not working

**Requested features**

- More free songs and content
- Ability to save and share videos
- Improved video quality
- Restore purchases functionality


### Meta Meme

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meta-meme-videoimage-maker/id1173783944)

Create engaging video and image memes with a variety of tools. Add text, stickers, and customize elements for classic or trending formats. Advanced features like object tracking and custom watermarks are available with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Create memes from videos, images, or GIFs, Add unlimited text labels and stack images, Trim videos and export high-quality video memes, Object tracking for text/stickers on moving objects, Access classic and trending meme templates, Full customization of fonts, colors, and stickers, Custom watermarks with Pro subscription

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Subscription (monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Subscription (yearly) | $39.99 | per year |
| Watermark Feature | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Image Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| GIF and Video Memes | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick meme creation
- 💡 Variety of templates and customization options
- 🤩 Fun and engaging app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Premium features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches affecting functionality
- 💸 Expensive subscription model
- 🚫 Limited free features

**Reported bugs**

- Video export issues causing quality loss or slowdown
- Inconsistent performance and app crashes
- Purchased features not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More free templates and meme formats
- Ability to add own watermarks/logos
- Improved video editing and export quality
- Collage/multi-image meme creation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thug Life Maker ! free?

Thug Life Maker ! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Meta Meme free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Thug Life Maker ! or Meta Meme?

Meta Meme is rated higher. Thug Life Maker ! averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Meta Meme averages 4.4 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Thug Life Maker ! or Meta Meme have ads?

Thug Life Maker ! shows ads; Meta Meme does not.

### Which is updated more often, Thug Life Maker ! or Meta Meme?

Thug Life Maker ! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Meta Meme every 2 months. Most recently, Thug Life Maker ! was updated on September 22, 2026 and Meta Meme on September 23, 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.*