# Cinemask — Create stunning cinemagraphs!

> App to create cinemagraphs from videos and live photos. (iPhone/iPad app by Stuart Rowlands.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinemask/id1267851571 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Stuart Rowlands](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737936319)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 2.40/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 18 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 61 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-11-15
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinemask/id1267851571/reviews.md

## What is Cinemask?

Cinemask allows you to turn your videos and live photos into cinemagraphs.

Cinemagraphs are a hybrid between photos and videos, where part of the video frames contain movement and other parts of the video remain still like an image. Cinemagraphs usually loop seamlessly. Use Cinemask to create your very own cinemagraphs.

Simply load a video where the camera remains completely still and then paint the areas you want to move. The rest of the video will remain still to create a hybrid between a photo and a video. This photo-video hybrid is known as a cinemagraph.

Cinemask comes loaded with these awesome features:

- Create cinemagraphs from your videos or even your live photos
- Reverse loop videos for perfectly seamless cinemagraphs every time
- Choose how many times to loop your videos
- Fine-tuning zoom box to show exactly where your animation mask is
- Paint and erase movement within your finger
- Record new videos within the Cinemask app
- Export your cinemagraphs as a video or a GIF
- Control GIF framerate and resolution
- Trim videos to a certain length

The resulting video is great for social media engagement, personal social pages, and all places GIFs are shared.

We hope you enjoy creating unique videos with Cinemask!

## Key features

- Create cinemagraphs from videos/live photos
- Reverse loop for seamless cinemagraphs
- Control video looping count
- Fine-tune animation mask with zoom
- Paint and erase movement
- Export as video or GIF
- Control GIF framerate and resolution

## Recent user reviews (10 of 18)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinemask/id1267851571/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Crashes every time I load a Live Photo

*2021-01-30, version 2.2*

I bought it specifically to edit Live Photo’s and if crashes when you try to add any Live Photo. Total waste.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work as advertised

*2019-12-21, version 2.2*

It says that it works with Live photos but every time I try to utilize one it says it’s invalid and to try a video or Live Photo. Waste of my time

### 1/5 — Dreadful

*2018-11-12, version 2.2*

It’s freezing portion is worst I’ve ever seen. Don’t even bother. It’ll just look cheap.

### 1/5 — Won’t save

*2018-09-29, version 2.2*

I get everything just the way I want it, hit save. It says it’s saving. But after it says it’s done the video is no where to be found. It’s not in the camera roll, not in files, not on my home screen. It’s nowhere. What’s the point of the app if it doesn’t actually save your finished product?

### 3/5 — Where is the cinemagraph in your preview?

*2018-06-24, version 2.2*

Where? Your marketing is off. I bought to test it. Almost didn’t. Add a FEW cinemagraphs to your store page, so when people tap on it, they can see. 

Good luck.

### 5/5 — Great moving picture app!

*2018-06-10, version 2.2*

Works well, does exactly what I needed it to do even on my 5s! :)

### 5/5 — Great cinemagraph app for the price

*2018-06-08, version 2.1.1*

Choices are pretty limited for making cinemagraphs on the go, this is the best I’ve found (although not perfect). Ideally I would like something that helps to make the loops more seamless, and video stabilization would be ace.

### 1/5 — Don’t waste your money!

*2018-06-01, version 2.1.1*

This app is not worth the money I spent on it. It kicks me off after I try to edit my item and it doesn’t work as stated. Total waste of money!

### 1/5 — Junk

*2018-03-10, version 2.1.1*

It doesn’t work how it says it should

### 1/5 — Waste of money

*2018-02-21, version 2.1*

Total crap.  No tutorial anywhere.   Doesn’t function properly.   You have to have a video where on one thing is moving.  Lame.  Waste of $2.

## Frequently asked questions about Cinemask

### What is Cinemask?

Cinemask is an application that allows users to create cinemagraphs. These are hybrid images where parts of the video frame move while the rest remains still, creating a looping effect.

### How do I create a cinemagraph with Cinemask?

You load a video with a still camera, then paint the areas you want to animate. The app will keep the unpainted areas still, resulting in a cinemagraph.

### What devices does Cinemask support?

Cinemask is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for Cinemask?

Cinemask has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How much does Cinemask cost?

Cinemask is a paid application, priced at $2.99.

### Can I export my cinemagraphs from Cinemask?

Yes, you can export your creations as either a video file or a GIF. You can also control the GIF framerate and resolution.

### How often is Cinemask updated?

The latest version of Cinemask was released on June 9, 2018. The app was initially released on November 15, 2017.

### What is the user feedback on Cinemask?

Cinemask has an average rating of 2.4 stars from 9 ratings, indicating mixed user sentiment.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2 — 2018-06-09

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Added sample project for easier onboarding
- Bugfixes

### 2.1.1 — 2018-02-26

- Minor bugfixes and tweaks

### 2.1 — 2018-02-12

This update adds new features and bugfixes:
- You can now pinch-to-zoom on the main video area
- The drawn mask will apply immediately when drawn for quicker and easier masking
- You may now disable looping entirely through options
- New 'Zoom' tool in edit mode with up to 50x zoom for masking intricate details
- Several bugfixes and improvements

### 2.0 — 2018-02-02

Version 2.0 of Cinemask is a major release, containing several new features.
- Loop your videos in a boomerang reverse loop
- Choose number of loops in exported video
- Configurable GIF resolution and frame-rate
- Support for landscape device orientation
- Zoom preview for better control over animation area
- All new improved UI
- Many performance improvements

### 1.1.3 — 2018-01-10

Bugfix release. Better support for videos exported from third party apps:
- Boomerang from Instagram
- kirakira+
- Motion Stills

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