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Emoji Kitchen - Merge Emoji vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Emoji Kitchen - Merge Emoji's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Emoji Kitchen - Merge Emoji
This App
Sticker Maker ®
Nemesis
Sticker Maker Studio
Contender
Bitmoji
Contender
Sticker.ly - Sticker Maker
Contender
Sticker Babai: Telugu Stickers
Peer
Sticker Maker for WhatsApp
Peer
Viggle AI: Meme Maker
New Kid
Color Pop AI - Coloring Book
New Kid
Core Identity
DeveloperYen Nguyen KimThanh Hai LeTamara VardanyanBitstripsNAVER Z Corporationtarun kurapatiMake Sticker & Photo Collage & Sticker MakerWarpEngineMWM
CategoryEntertainmentGraphics & DesignUtilitiesUtilitiesSocial NetworkingEntertainmentPersonalizationEntertainmentEntertainment
PlatformAndroid, iOSiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidAndroidAndroid, iOSiOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating4.7 / 55.0 / 54.7 / 54.0 / 54.8 / 53.2 / 54.8 / 54.8 / 54.8 / 5
Ratings Count126180,125107,719148,16847146,95824,765706,174
PriceFree$3.99FreeFreeFree$0.99FreeFreeFree
Release DateJun 24, 2024Mar 4, 2026Nov 24, 2018Oct 29, 2014Apr 11, 2019Oct 20, 2019Dec 30, 2019Jun 26, 2024Aug 3, 2020
Last UpdatedApr 10, 2026Mar 11, 2026Dec 12, 2025Jan 12, 2026Apr 27, 2026Apr 15, 2026Oct 28, 2025Mar 22, 2026May 6, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentterriblepositive-mixednegativenegative-negativenegative
Score10/10065/100-52/10025/10025/100-35/10035/100
Praises-
  • Ease of Use
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  • Personalized Expression
  • Sticker Variety
  • Custom sticker creation tools provide a simple way to personalize messaging for casual users
  • Sticker Quality
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  • Creative expression through AI video generation provides high entertainment value for casual users
  • Satisfying coloring mechanics provide a calming experience for users seeking stress relief
Complaints
  • Excessive advertisement frequency disrupts the core gameplay experience for active users
  • Extended loading times prevent users from accessing the primary game functions
  • WhatsApp Integration Issues
  • Intrusive Advertisements
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  • 3D Avatar Update
  • Snapchat Integration
  • Broken Keyboard Integration
  • Aggressive ad frequency and unskippable video requirements disrupt the core sticker creation workflow
  • Monetization shifts forcing paywalls on previously free features frustrate long-term loyal users
  • Excessive Advertising
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  • Aggressive paywalls and subscription requirements restrict access to previously free core features
  • Aggressive ad frequency interrupts the coloring flow every few minutes for free users
Requests----
  • Removal of intrusive watermarks and paywalls to restore the original free utility of the app
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  • Daily refresh of free generation credits to allow consistent usage without subscription
  • Offline mode requested to allow coloring without constant ad interruptions
Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Generative emoji-blending engine provides a unique creative hook [Product Mechanism]
  • Multi-platform support (WhatsApp, Telegram, iMessage)
  • Advanced visual FX and batch editing presets
  • Unique Print Layout Generator for physical decals
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  • Massive library of situational 2D stickers covering diverse conversational idioms.
  • Unique 'Friendmoji' social hook that drives network effects within friend groups.
  • Deep AR integration with Snapchat's 3D World Lenses.
  • Auto Cut AI technology provides a superior automated background removal mechanism compared to manual-heavy workflows
  • Creator-follower social feed increases session frequency via community network effects
  • Official licensing agreements
  • Culturally relevant content
  • Established Android user base
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  • Motion-controlled video generation enables high-fidelity character swapping
  • Real-time streaming integration targets professional content creators
  • AI-powered custom page generation enables unique user-created content
  • 800+ drawing library provides immediate variety for new users
Weaknesses
  • High ad frequency triggers churn [Android 2.91 rating]
  • Performance latency prevents core function access [User Complaints]
  • Frequent technical failures in WhatsApp export functionality
  • Aggressive ad placements on the Android free tier
  • Manual cutout tools require more effort than AI-based competitors
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  • Significant user backlash against the 'creepy' 3D avatar aesthetic update.
  • Technical debt leading to broken Gboard and keyboard integrations.
  • High friction for non-Snapchat users due to forced account linking.
  • Aggressive ad frequency (unskippable video requirements) disrupts the core creation workflow
  • Technical export failures prevent core app utility for a segment of the user base
  • Premium tier paywalls on previously free features drive high-frequency user complaints
  • Aggressive ad-monetization
  • Technical instability/crashes
  • Broken platform integrations
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  • Aggressive paywalls restrict core utility
  • Frequent generation failures and app crashes erode user trust
  • Subscription cancellation friction triggers predatory billing complaints
  • Ad frequency every 60-90 seconds drives high churn
  • Subscription model perceived as restrictive for basic tool access
Pricingfreemiumfreemiumfreefreefreemiumfreemiumfreefreemiumsubscription
MomentumIntenseMaintenanceSteadyMaintenanceActive--ActiveActive
Update Cadence5 versions2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~51d avg5 versions2 versions, ~11d avg4 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~11d avg--4 versions, ~11d avg5 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~7d avg

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