Reactions: Very Animated Pack
Reactions: Very Animated Pack is an iMessage sticker utility that allows users to overlay animated reactions on photos and conversation bubbles.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The app serves as a visual expression tool for iMessage, but its current non-functional state prevents it from fulfilling this role.
For iMessage users looking for animated visual expressions to add to their personal conversations.
What does it look like?
Key features
Stickers function as native iMessage elements that can be placed over conversation bubbles, photos, and other stickers
Users can adjust the scale of individual stickers using standard pinch gestures during the peel-and-stick process
Stickers support the application of native iMessage effects to add intensity to shared content
How much does it cost?
The app operates as a free utility with no visible subscription or in-app purchase gates.
Velocity
Dormant developmentperformanceShow more...
The app has reached a zombie state, with no updates or feature releases in the last 612 days. Development activity has ceased entirely, and there is no evidence of ongoing support or maintenance. The last recorded update was a minor release addressing compatibility issues for iOS 18.2.
Who built it?
Arturo Estrada De Leon
7 apps tracked · Stickers
User Sentiment
What do users think recently?
Fresh user feedback skews upset.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- Users report the application lacks a functional deletion mechanism, preventing removal from their mobile devices
4 of 4 recent reviews analyzed · limited sample
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Competitive landscape for Reactions: Very Animated Pack
How's the Stickers market?
Reactions: Very Animated Pack occupies the Stickers category as a free utility, but its 1.88-star rating across 16 ratings reflects a total failure to maintain parity with category standards.
The rivals identified
The Analyst's Read
Key takeaways for Reactions: Very Animated Pack
Where is it heading?
The sticker market is consolidating around active, frequently updated packs, leaving dormant apps like Reactions: Very Animated Pack behind. The inability to fix core functional bugs after 20 months of silence signals that the app is effectively abandoned, and the PM should prioritize removal to mitigate further user frustration.
- The lack of updates for 20 months indicates the app is in maintenance mode, which prevents it from addressing critical deletion bugs.
- Persistent user reports of an inability to delete the app drive negative sentiment, which will continue to erode the developer's reputation.
The SWOT
- Native iMessage sticker integration allows placement over photos and conversation bubbles
Next best moves
Sunset the application because it fails to provide basic utility and cannot be uninstalled -> eliminate brand risk
The counter-intuitive read
The app's persistence on user devices is not…
Read the full takeBottom line
Reactions: Very Animated Pack is a non-functional asset that fails to provide basic utility, and its inability to be removed from devices creates a negative user experience that necessitates immediate sunsetting to prevent further brand damage.
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Access the full report for freeFAQ
Is Reactions: Very Animated Pack still supported?
Why can't I delete Reactions: Very Animated Pack from my phone?
What is a better alternative to Reactions: Very Animated Pack?
Sources
- [1] App Store
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