# GIFscapes

> Create and share animated GIFs with custom backgrounds and animated stickers. (iPhone/iPad app by Brittany Shimshock.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gifscapes/id1087074234 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Brittany Shimshock](https://appshunter.io/developer/1087074233)
- Category: Photo & Video, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 38 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-03-17
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gifscapes/id1087074234/reviews.md

## What is GIFscapes?

Do you want to make your photos come to life with all the charm and nostalgia of the internet 15 years ago? 

Look no further than GIFscapes!

GIFscapes lets you design and share your own animated GIF creations. Add some zazz to your existing photos or create your own unique scenes! 

Start by picking a background from your photo library, or choose from our collection of dozens of backgrounds and textures.

Next, decorate your background with hundreds of GIFs to choose from! Rotate, resize, and position the GIFs to truly make a one of a kind masterpiece!

When you're ready, export it! Save, message, and share anywhere optimized for GIFs.

## Key features

- Design animated GIF creations
- Add animated GIFs to photos
- Use custom or provided backgrounds
- Hundreds of GIFs to choose from
- Rotate, resize, and position GIFs
- Export and share GIFs

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Watermark | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gifscapes/id1087074234/reviews.md

### 5/5 — my favorite app

*2025-08-19*

it’s so nostalgic and still works. i really recommend downloading it, it’s just beautiful

### 4/5 — Two things

*2022-07-20*

It would be nice if there were more gifs and I expected to be able to download the gifs.

### 5/5 — best app evarrr

*2021-05-14*

this is my favorite app ever. good app.

### 5/5 — Pretty Rad

*2016-08-18*

Needs more gifs though

### 5/5 — Internet nostalgia

*2016-03-25*

This app brings me back to geocities sites and home grown gifs. If you crave late 90s computer nostalgia I definitely recommend it!

### 5/5 — User-friendly and funny!

*2016-03-25*

This app is great for adding a little (or a lot) of spice to your favorite pictures. I've spent hours just playing around with possible combinations of pictures and gifs. It fits my goofy sense of humor spectacularly. And being able to send my creations to friends is definitely a bonus.

### 5/5 — Awesome!!!!!

*2016-03-24*

This app is great! It's like a digital interactive sticker book! Great for kids and adults! Highly recommend!

## Frequently asked questions about GIFscapes

### What is GIFscapes?

GIFscapes is a mobile application designed for creating and sharing animated GIF creations. It allows users to combine their photos with animated GIFs to produce unique visual content.

### How do I create a GIF with GIFscapes?

You start by selecting a background from your photo library or the app's collection. Then, you add and arrange hundreds of available GIFs on top of your background to design your animation.

### Can I use my own photos as backgrounds in GIFscapes?

Yes, GIFscapes allows you to pick a background directly from your device's photo library, giving you full control over the base image for your GIF.

### What kind of GIFs can I add to my creations?

The app offers hundreds of GIFs to choose from, which you can then rotate, resize, and position to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece for your animated project.

### How can I share my GIFscapes creations?

Once you've finished designing your GIF, you can export it and share it through messages or any platform that supports GIF sharing, optimized for the format.

### Is GIFscapes free to use?

GIFscapes is available for free download. It also offers in-app purchases for additional features or assets.

### What devices does GIFscapes support?

GIFscapes is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

### How often is GIFscapes updated?

The latest version of GIFscapes is 1.0.2, which was released on June 29, 2016. The app was initially released on March 17, 2016.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2016-06-29

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

A few minor aesthetic upgrades and bug fixes!

If you have enjoyed GIFscapes, please leave a review!

### 1.0.1 — 2016-03-24

Updated watermark.

### 1.0 — 2016-03-17

No release notes.

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## More apps by Brittany Shimshock

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All apps by Brittany Shimshock: https://appshunter.io/developer/1087074233

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