# GIF Keyboard — Find the perfect GIFs

> Animated GIF and video keyboard for messaging and social media. (iPhone/iPad app by Tenor.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gif-keyboard/id917932200 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tenor](https://appshunter.io/developer/917932199)
- Category: Utilities, Social Networking
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 1,405,100 App Store ratings · 3,805 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 240 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Danish, Dutch, Filipino, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Indonesian and 13 more
- Released: 2014-09-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gif-keyboard/id917932200/reviews.md

## What is GIF Keyboard?

Say more with GIF Keyboard by Tenor. Add tone to your conversation. 

With Tenor’s GIF Keyboard for iPhone, iPad and iMessage discover or create the right GIF or video to visually sum up exactly what you’re trying to say, directly from your keyboard. Express the emotion, inside joke, or clever response you want to share.

iMessage App Features:
- Get the same great browse and search experience as GIF Keyboard, including access to your favorites and uploads.
Create Stickers
- Press and hold on any GIF to create a sticker that you can drag and drop onto any text, image or GIF in iMessage.
Capture GIFs
- Create your own GIFs with your front or back camera and personalize them with text, a handwritten note or drawings. Share instantly or save to a Pack.
Packs
- Create packs of your favorite stickers and GIFs that you can easily share with friends and family. 
Syncs with GIF Keyboard
- Everything syncs to your Tenor GIF Keyboard so you can take your stickers and GIFs everywhere GIFs are supported. 

GIF Keyboard Features:
- Send the right GIF or video to express exactly what’s on your mind, directly from your keyboard!
- Search Tenor’s millions of GIFs and videos to find the one that perfectly fits the moment. You can also search by emoji to see the GIFs related to that emoji..
- Need inspiration? Browse by category like reactions, trending topics, and more. 
- Once you find the right GIF or video, simply tap it to automatically copy it to your clipboard, tap the iMessage text box to paste it and watch as it plays inline in your conversation. 
- See a GIF you like while browsing on your phone? Save it directly to your GIF Keyboard from Safari with the share button and our share extension. No need to save it to your camera roll because it’s instantly available from your GIF Keyboard!
- Keep the GIFs you love handy -- double tap a GIF to favorite it and customize your GIF Keyboard. 
- Works with your favorite messengers and social networks including iMessage, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Facebook and email. Just long-press on a GIF to pull up options to share the GIF, video, link, or save to camera roll.

Tenor’s GIF Keyboard needs “full access” in your iPhone settings. This gives the GIF Keyboard full access to the internet so we’re able to give you the GIF you are searching for and ensure that our library is always updated with the latest and greatest GIFs and videos. 

Note: We do not log keystrokes or send them to our servers other than to search by key terms for the perfect GIF. If you have any other questions about full access please email us at privacy@tenor.co.

Tenor was formerly known as Riffsy.

## Key features

- Search millions of GIFs and videos
- Create custom stickers from GIFs
- Capture and personalize your own GIFs
- Organize favorite GIFs into packs
- Browse by category and trending topics
- Direct sharing to messaging apps

## Chart rankings

- #129 in Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

## What do users think of GIF Keyboard?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 💡 Lots of choices
- 🚀 Quick and easy to use
- 🤍 Helpful in times of need
- 👍 Great selection of GIFs
- 😊 Fun and enjoyable to use

**Cons**

- 🔒 Requires full keyboard access
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🔍 Poor search and organization
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data access
- 🙄 Aggressive prompting for reviews

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Saved GIFs/packs disappearing
- Captions not working or causing crashes
- Keyboard randomly crashing or disappearing
- Issues with GIF copying and pasting functionality
- Incompatibility with recent iOS/device updates

**Most requested features**

- Recent/frequently used GIFs section
- Ability to filter GIFs by size/quality
- Option to disable trending/suggested searches
- Easier way to access and manage saved GIFs
- Support for third-party keyboard compatibility

## Recent user reviews (10 of 3,805)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gif-keyboard/id917932200/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not a fan

*2026-08-14, version 4.23*

This app is entirely way too obtrusive it takes over my keyboard, and I am not a fan

### 5/5 — Skyler

*2026-08-14, version 4.23*

So funnny

### 5/5 — Love!

*2026-08-14, version 4.23*

Love This App

### 1/5 — Not happy

*2026-08-13, version 4.23*

This app is not user friendly!! It is difficult to nearly impossible to utilize sending GIF’s to people!! Not recommended unless they make some changes!!

### 5/5 — Awesome & Fun

*2026-08-13, version 4.23*

Awesome & Fun

### 5/5 — Best GIFs

*2026-08-12, version 4.23*

Best GIFs on the planet

### 5/5 — nice

*2026-08-12, version 4.23*

tits

### 5/5 — Gif

*2026-08-12, version 4.23*

Thank gif

### 3/5 — Fun stuff

*2026-08-12, version 4.23*

It would be great, but I don’t know where to find anything after I click on it

### 5/5 — Gregory

*2026-08-12, version 4.23*

Love this app.  Plenty of choices, some funny and some serious.  I enjoy using this app.

## Frequently asked questions about GIF Keyboard

### What does this GIF keyboard app do?

This app allows you to find and send animated GIFs and videos directly from your keyboard to enhance your conversations. You can search through a vast library, create your own GIFs, and even turn GIFs into stickers.

### What are the key features of this GIF keyboard?

Key features include searching millions of GIFs, creating custom stickers by pressing and holding GIFs, capturing and personalizing your own GIFs with text or drawings, and organizing your favorites into shareable packs.

### Is this GIF keyboard app free to use?

The application is free to download and use, with the possibility of in-app purchases for additional features or content. It also displays advertisements.

### What devices is this GIF keyboard compatible with?

The GIF Keyboard is available for iPhone, iPad, and iMessage, allowing for seamless integration with your messaging experience on these devices.

### How can I use this app to express myself better?

You can use this app to find the perfect GIF or video to visually sum up your emotions, inside jokes, or clever responses. The ability to create custom stickers and personalized GIFs allows for a unique and expressive way to communicate.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.23 — 2024-09-30

We've fixed a few minor bugs related to search, ensuring that all formats (GIFs, Stickers, and Memes) are all visible for users. Thanks for using GIF Keyboard!

### 4.22 — 2024-05-22

This version improves stability and reliability when searching and sharing content.

### 4.21 — 2024-04-23

This version improves stability and allows some users to search for dynamic animating text in the keyboard. Thank you for using GIF Keyboard!

### 4.20 — 2024-04-09

This version adds improvements to the search experience, making it easier for users to find their favorite GIFs, stickers, and memes. Thank you for supporting GIF Keyboard!

### 4.19.18 — 2024-02-22

This version fixes a bug where the Messages extension would not appear properly for users. Thank you for supporting GIF Keyboard!

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