# GiphyByte - GIF Sound Gifts — Unwrap GIF + sound in chat

> Unwrap GIF + sound in chat (iPhone/iPad app by Pratik Khanapurkar.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/giphybyte-gif-sound-gifts/id6757261776 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pratik Khanapurkar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865659903)
- Category: Social Networking, Photo & Video
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-01-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/giphybyte-gif-sound-gifts/id6757261776/reviews.md

## What is GiphyByte?

GIPHYBYTE — GIF + SOUND GIFTS (NOT A PLAIN SOUNDBOARD)

GiphyByte lets you send meme reactions as wrapped gifts in iMessage. Friends tap to unwrap — the GIF and sound play together.

WHAT MAKES IT UNIQUE
• Gift ritual in iMessage — send a wrapped bubble, friends tap to unwrap
• GIF + meme sound play together after unwrap
• Gift Studio in the host app walks through wrap → unwrap → reply
• Create your own sound gifts and trim clips before sending
• Optional keyboard for quick access

HOW IT WORKS
1. Open Messages → app drawer → GiphyByte
2. Pick a meme (or your upload)
3. Send as a wrapped gift
4. Friend taps to unwrap — GIF + sound play together

CREATE
• Record or import audio
• Trim the punchy moment
• Upload and share as a gift

Account uses a display name only. Delete account anytime in Account.

Privacy: https://www.giphybyte.app


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0 — 2026-08-31

4.0 — Rebrand to GiphyByte

• Gift-first home and Gift Studio walkthrough
• New gift + GIF app icon
• Wrapped iMessage gifts — GIF + sound play together on unwrap
• Create and trim your own clips before sending

### 3.5 — 2026-05-19

# New Change

## SoundByte iOS Build 3.5

- Fixed Sounbyte custom keyboard search inside iMessage.
- Added an in-keyboard search pad so users can type queries while Sounbyte is the active keyboard.
- Search now calls the backend meme search endpoint instead of only filtering the first loaded page.
- Verified in the iOS Simulator inside iMessage: switching to Sounbyte, searching `bruh`, showing results, and inserting a SoundByte link.

### 3.4 — 2026-05-13

What's New in SoundByte 3.3

SoundByte 3.3 focuses on restoring reliable sharing, playback, and read tracking across the iOS app, iMessage extension, keyboard, and public share links.

Highlights:
- Fixed SoundByte public links to use `https://soundbyte.destinpq.com` only.
- Removed the incorrect `soundbyte.app` domain from the iOS app, iMessage extension, and project entitlements.
- Added a repository guardrail so the wrong domain cannot be reintroduced.
- Restored SSL for `soundbyte.destinpq.com` by binding the correct Azure Container App hostname and managed certificate.
- Fixed meme gallery Play and Share controls so they respond correctly on iOS.
- Fixed keyboard and iMessage meme cells so taps route to the selected SoundByte reliably.
- Media messages now stay unread until the recipient actually plays the SoundByte.
- Recipient playback is tracked in the backend separately from iMessage read receipts.
- Sender previews no longer count as recipient reads.
- Gifts, trimmed audio, and trimmed video continue to save into the meme gallery.
- Sent SoundBytes are linked back to their gallery upload for better tracking.
- Backend message tracking supports audio, video, image, and gift media.

### 3.2 — 2026-05-11

What's New in SoundByte 3.2

SoundByte 3.2 improves media sharing reliability across the app and iMessage.

- Media messages now stay unread until the recipient plays the SoundByte.
- Recipient playback is recorded in the backend, separate from iMessage read receipts.
- Gifts, trimmed audio, and trimmed video continue to save into the meme gallery.
- Sent SoundBytes are linked back to their gallery upload for better tracking.
- Sender previews no longer count as recipient reads.
- The iMessage tray keeps the local unwrap animation while syncing read state to the server.
- Backend message tracking now supports audio, video, image, and gift media.

### 3.0 — 2026-05-07

SoundByte now makes personal sound sharing smoother across the main app and iMessage.

- Create your SoundByte account once, then use it automatically in the app and iMessage.
- iMessage now asks users to sign in before browsing, uploading, or trimming sounds.
- Upload and trim flows no longer ask for name, age, or location every time.
- Your own uploads now appear in the app and iMessage tray right after upload.
- Added usage stats so creators can see how often their SoundBytes are played and shared.
- Added search improvements so sounds are easier to find by name.
- Improved backend support for user-specific uploads, pending uploads, and usage counts.

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