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Penguin Stix vs its rivals

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

Penguin Stix
This App
Emoji Stickers Lucky Cat
Nemesis
Lucky Gods
Contender
Lawless Rum Balls
Contender
Emoji Stickers Pesoguin
Contender
Shells!
Contender
Hummingbird Sticker Pack
Peer
Disney Stickers: Wish
Peer
Animated Xmas Stickers Pack
Peer
Disney Stickers: Moana 2
Peer
Core Identity
DeveloperKarl BoghossianArtsPlanetSpeckTech Inc.SpeckTech Inc.ArtsPlanetSpeckTech Inc.SpeckTech Inc.DisneyDanijel CvetkovicDisney
CategoryStickersEntertainmentStickersStickersEntertainmentStickersStickersEntertainmentEntertainmentEntertainment
PlatformiOSAndroidiOSiOSAndroidiOSiOSAndroid, iOSiOSiOS
Store Metrics
Rating1.0 / 54.5 / 50.0 / 50.0 / 54.7 / 53.0 / 53.7 / 55.0 / 51.3 / 55.0 / 5
Ratings Count1100002666431
PriceUSD0.99FreeFreeFreeFree$1.99$1.99$1.99Free$1.99
Release DateSep 27, 2016May 10, 2023Nov 22, 2016Dec 21, 2016Jul 29, 2023Aug 27, 2017Sep 22, 2016Nov 15, 2023Nov 29, 2017Dec 24, 2024
Last UpdatedSep 20, 2024Oct 1, 2025Dec 7, 2023Dec 6, 2023Oct 1, 2025Dec 4, 2023Dec 1, 2023Nov 15, 2023Dec 19, 2024Dec 24, 2024
Sentiment & Reviews
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Singular animal theme resonates with casual users
  • Randomized Gacha mechanic drives repeat session frequency [Mechanism: Variable reward schedule]
  • Lucky Cat theme captures specific cultural interest segments [Mechanism: Niche character appeal]
  • Hand-carved artistic style provides a unique visual identity
  • Animated sticker assets provide higher visual engagement than static-only competitors.
  • Gacha acquisition mechanic drives repeat engagement
  • High user rating (4.72) indicates strong product-market fit
  • 34-asset volume exceeds standard pack density
  • Retina-quality assets ensure visual fidelity
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  • High-fidelity character assets reinforce brand IP value
  • Native iMessage integration ensures low-friction usage
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Weaknesses
  • $0.99 upfront price creates high entry barrier
  • Single rating count indicates low market penetration
  • Manual sharing process creates high friction [Metric: 0 native integration points]
  • Static assets lack the visual dynamism of animated competitors [Metric: 0 animated stickers]
  • Zero updates since 2023
  • No active user engagement signals
  • Zero rating count indicates a lack of active user base.
  • Last update in 2023 suggests a stagnant product lifecycle.
  • Static sticker assets lack visual fidelity
  • No native messaging integration creates friction
  • Ad-only monetization limits revenue per user
  • $1.99 price point above category median
  • Lack of character branding limits engagement
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  • Price point of $1.99 exceeds category free-to-use expectation
  • Static asset fallbacks on older iOS versions erode value
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