# GIPHY: The GIF Search Engine — user reviews > 1,439 indexed App Store user reviews of GIPHY by Giphy, Inc., rated 4.80/5 from 716,527 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/giphy-the-gif-search-engine/id974748812/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/giphy-the-gif-search-engine/id974748812.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 620,422 · 4★ 59,726 · 3★ 17,264 · 2★ 6,049 · 1★ 13,066 ## What do users think of GIPHY? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 👍 Great variety of GIFs - 🚀 Easy to use and navigate - 💡 Ability to create and upload custom GIFs - 🎨 Visually appealing app design **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes - 🔍 Unreliable search functionality - 📂 Lack of organization for saved GIFs - 💢 Excessive ads and monetization - 🔒 Privacy concerns with required permissions **Commonly reported bugs** - Inability to upload or create GIFs - Copying/sharing GIFs not working as expected - Keyboard extension not loading or functioning properly - Inconsistent performance across different devices **Most requested features** - Folders or categories for saved GIFs - Improved search with better filtering options - Option to disable ads or pay for ad-free version - Better integration with social media platforms - Live photo/GIF conversion feature ## Newest reviews (15 of 1,439) ### 3/5 — Integration in LinkedIn *2026-08-25, version 4.19.2* Would be ideal to be able to view GIFs immediately within social platforms to upload ### 5/5 — GIF omg *2026-08-20, version 4.19.2* I’m 56 and I remember my friend sending me a gif of Taylor Swift and I was blown away then and now TY ### 5/5 — 😛😛 *2026-08-20, version 4.19.2* F G’s G ### 5/5 — Fabulous *2026-08-19, version 4.19.2* Love my GIPHY ### 5/5 — I enjoy these emojis and other things that are with your App *2026-08-19, version 4.19.2* It’s really good to have an app to help with my texts ### 5/5 — Salv *2026-08-19, version 4.19.2* Awesome ### 5/5 — So great! *2026-08-18, version 4.19.2* I LOVE THIS APP. I love sending fun gifs and i get to use my fandoms like gilmore girls, heartstopper, percy jackson! ### 5/5 — Useful *2026-08-16, version 4.19.2* A fun and useful app. ### 5/5 — 🤘🤘🤘 *2026-08-15, version 4.19.2* 🤘🤘🤘🤘 ### 5/5 — Thumbs up *2026-08-14, version 4.19.2* Does what it says, that’s all I need ### 5/5 — Review *2026-08-14, version 4.19.2* Thx!!! I always find just what I need!!!! ### 4/5 — Nice message app. *2026-08-14, version 4.19.2* We use this for CELEBRATING, condolences, and for messaging. Quick and easy ### 4/5 — Just learned how to do this *2026-08-14, version 4.19.2* Fun never did these before, thanks for making it fun. ### 5/5 — Perfect *2026-08-13, version 4.19.2* Love easy use ### 4/5 — One issue *2026-08-13, version 4.19.2* Great app, however there is a bug that happens when you select the video you want to use for the gif. Once you start trying to hold and drag the beginning to adjust the start point, it brings you back to the camera roll. This process will repeat indefinitely if you keep trying to modify the start point. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Glitchy *2026-09-01, version 4.19.3* For some reason now when I create a gif it glitches out and won’t let me finish. I have to constantly restart the process over and over. This problem is primarily happening when I’m trimming the clip. ### 1/5 — Prejudice app *2026-08-29, version 4.19.2* I absolutely cant stand this piece of garbage. I only downloaded it to get my gifs on instagram but it says i cant have a professional one but gives all these noobs professional profiles so they can put some deas gifs on instagram. I am going to attack this website if it doesn’t sort that out within the next two days ### 1/5 — Search Results Feel Biased *2026-08-28, version 4.19.2* I have used this app for years, but recently I noticed search results that seem inconsistent and incomplete. When searching for certain political figures, I was unable to find GIFs and content I expected to see, while content related to other political figures appeared readily available. Whether intentional or not, the search experience feels uneven and makes it difficult to find the content I am looking for. I would like to see a more balanced and comprehensive search function that serves all users equally. ### 1/5 — . *2026-08-26, version 4.19.2* Shouldn’t have to download the app just to make a gif. I also created one and it’s not even there. Web says there’s up to a two day wait. It’s 2026 and these apps act like it’s 2002. Do not download don’t waste your time. ### 1/5 — I can’t use it *2026-08-26, version 4.19.2* I can’t use it ### 1/5 — .. *2026-08-05, version 4.19.2* GIPHY lags out when trying to create a new gift it loses color ### 1/5 — Garbage app *2026-08-02, version 4.19.1* Impossible to edit horrible app ### 1/5 — Options are lame *2026-07-26, version 4.19.1* This app never has the gif you are looking for. A bunch of milk toast garbage ### 1/5 — Can’t even make an account *2026-07-24, version 4.19.1* Ive been trying to make an account for the past 10 minutes but when I keep clicking on sign up it doesn’t do anything. ### 1/5 — Not showing my gif *2026-07-24* Madarchod, why my account is not getting verified? Do u consider the biggest platform in world? Even after submitting all necessary information, my memes are not appearing publicly. Tumhari maa ka bhosda. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — AMAZING. But.. *2026-09-01, version 4.19.3* I love it but idk why its saving at the back of my album. ### 5/5 — Love the choices *2026-08-31, version 4.19.3* Great pics and always updated! ### 5/5 — Harry Potter. *2026-08-30, version 4.19.2* Great ### 5/5 — SynLyn *2026-08-30, version 4.19.2* I live being able to find exactly what I want to convey to the special person I am thinking of. ### 5/5 — Fabulous! *2026-08-28, version 4.19.2* What a fantastic app to help liven up your communications! ### 5/5 — Can find the perfect message on GIF *2026-08-25, version 4.19.2* I always go to GIF for a special occasions. The have the best selection. IMO ### 5/5 — The best *2026-08-25, version 4.19.2* Made it so much easier to find nice gifts to send my photos and to the people that I love ### 5/5 — Good *2026-08-24, version 4.19.2* 10/10 ### 5/5 — Impeccable *2026-08-24, version 4.19.2* . . . We can all share the joy.! impeccable, fun and joy; thanks. ### 5/5 — Madi loves chip chip *2026-08-22, version 4.19.2* It is very good for when you want to send a cute emoji of Tom holland to your bsf --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-04.*