Sticker pack app development for iOS and Android

Choose the chat platform first. For iMessage, create a Sticker Pack App project in Xcode, add your transparent sticker files, test in Messages, and submit through App Store Connect. For WhatsApp on Android, configure WhatsApp's official Android sample with 512×512 sticker files and contents.json, test Add to WhatsApp, then publish the signed app on Google Play.

On a Mac, open Xcode and choose the iOS Sticker Pack App template. Add PNG or APNG artwork to Stickers.xcstickers, select the matching sticker size, add your app icon, configure signing, test the pack in Messages, then archive and upload it to App Store Connect. A basic pack does not require Swift code.

Open WhatsApp's official sticker sample in Android Studio, replace its sample assets with 512×512 WebP or PNG stickers, update contents.json and app branding, test the Add to WhatsApp flow on a real phone, sign the app, and upload the Android App Bundle to Google Play.

On iOS, Apple provides a dedicated Sticker Pack App template in Xcode. You drag and drop PNG files with no coding required. On Android, there is no sticker template. You must build a full Android application with Kotlin/Java code that integrates with WhatsApp's content provider API. Android is significantly more complex.

For iOS: transparent PNG or APNG files, up to 618×618 px (512×512 recommended), under 500 KB each. For Android/WhatsApp: WebP (recommended) or PNG at exactly 512×512 px, under 100 KB each. All stickers need at least 16 px of transparent padding from the canvas edges.

For Starter and Pro we deliver the app build for you to upload to App Store Connect and Google Play Console. Enterprise includes full submission on your developer accounts. Apple charges $99/year and Google charges $25 one-time if you do not already have accounts.

Starter Pack is $99 for your own sticker app on one platform of your choice — iOS (App Store / iMessage) or Android (Google Play / WhatsApp) — with up to 15 static stickers and a 3 business day turnaround. Pro Creator is $189 for your own apps on the App Store and Google Play (up to 30 stickers, static or animated, 48 hours). Enterprise from $449+ for larger apps and full submission on your accounts. On Starter and Pro you can add an expanded pack (+$50, up to 100 stickers) and priority delivery (+$49).

That's fine. Many clients send rough artwork, sketches, or ideas. Every tier includes resizing and formatting your files for the stores. If you need original artwork created from scratch, contact us and we can quote that separately.

We fix rejections at no additional cost. We've published many sticker apps and know the common rejection reasons. If we cannot get your app approved after revisions, you receive a full refund.

DIY: 2 to 4 weeks if you're learning as you go. Done-for-you: Starter Pack is 3 business days, Pro Creator is 48 hours, Enterprise is 24-hour priority. Optional rush delivery (+$49) moves Starter or Pro to the front of the queue. Apple and Google review times are separate, usually 1 to 7 days after submission.

Yes. To add new stickers, you submit an updated build through the same process. On iOS, add stickers in Xcode and upload a new version. On Android, add files to your assets folder, update contents.json, and upload a new .aab. We handle updates for existing clients at a reduced rate.

Yes, if you're doing it yourself. Xcode only runs on macOS. If you use our done-for-you service, you don't need a Mac at all. We handle the entire iOS build on our end.

iOS supports 100+ stickers in a single pack with no hard limit. WhatsApp allows up to 30 stickers per pack and up to 10 packs in a single Android app. We help structure your stickers to comply with these limits.

No. Our done-for-you service is a one-time flat fee. Developer account fees ($99/year Apple, $25 one-time Google) are separate and paid directly to Apple/Google if you use your own accounts. There are no ongoing fees from us.

Yes. You can set your app as free or paid on both stores. Most sticker apps are free to maximize downloads. If you choose paid, Apple and Google take a 15 to 30% commission on sales.