# Image Animator — Bring images to life > Animate portrait images using selfie videos and expressions. (iPhone/iPad app by MaaDoTaa.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-animator/id1538524179 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [MaaDoTaa](https://appshunter.io/developer/488542017) - Category: Entertainment, Photo & Video - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 2.30/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 14.0 · 13 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2020-11-09 - Data updated: 2026-08-14 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-animator/id1538524179/reviews.md ## What is Image Animator? Create magically funny short clips which bring images to life. How it works: - Select the image that you want to animate from the several provided images or supply your own image. - Record a selfie video of yourself in the app The portrait image will come to life and follows your expressions. The audio is taken from the video that you have recorded. Share resulting videos or save them locally. Access to functions in this app require a subscription (FREE trial offered) • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of use: https://www.maadotaa.com/termsnew Privacy Policy: https://www.maadotaa.com/sketchprivacy ## Key features - Animate portrait images - Use own images or provided ones - Record selfie videos for expressions - Capture audio from video - Share or save animated clips ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 15) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-animator/id1538524179/reviews.md ### 1/5 — It’s dead looking *2023-12-03* Eyes need to blink. Needs lots work on this app. ### 5/5 — Lots of fun!! *2022-01-08* Great App and I had lots of fun! ### 1/5 — It doesn’t work! *2021-11-17* Tried it. It doesn’t work. I’ve asked for a refund. ### 4/5 — It works! Higher resolution please *2021-05-05* Please make it higher resolution please. ### 1/5 — The review *2021-04-17* Okay so I think this app is slow and it doesn’t work on specific photos for some reasons and you have to pay and extra 0.99 cent to remove the ads. **Developer response:** The app does not have ads anymore ### 5/5 — Fantastic fun *2021-03-18* Only thing missing was custom images, I messaged and he had it in the app within a week, get it now and pay for the upgrade because at the current price it’s a steal. No subscription trash. ### 1/5 — Waste *2021-03-08* App kept erroring out. Then after paying $10 they want another $1 to remove ads and export videos. That is a total waste after you already have them $10. There shouldn’t be additional fees for basic functionality. Wish I could get a refund. **Developer response:** The app doesn’t have ads anymore. If you need help with the app, please tap on the support button inside the app or email us at apps@maadotaa.com ### 5/5 — Dad *2021-03-07* I imported a picture of my dad and made him come to life. Very exciting. ### 1/5 — Waste *2021-03-06* I thought I’d be able to upload a pict. Wrong. **Developer response:** Good news! We updated the app and now you can animate your own image. You asked for it and we delivered. I hope you like this new feature and give the app a better rating. We will keep improving the app. ### 1/5 — Image Animator *2021-03-06* Should let you animate your own photos for the price **Developer response:** Good news! We updated the app and now you can animate your own image. You asked for it and we delivered. I hope you like this new feature and give the app a better rating. We will keep improving the app. ## Frequently asked questions about Image Animator ### How do I animate an image with Image Animator? Select an image, record a selfie video of yourself within the app, and the portrait image will animate to follow your expressions. The audio from your video is also used. ### Can I use my own photos with Image Animator? Yes, you can supply your own image to animate, or choose from the several provided images within the app. ### What are the subscription options for Image Animator? Image Animator offers a Monthly Subscription for $1.99, which includes a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation of purchase. ### How do I manage my Image Animator subscription? Subscriptions can be managed by the user, and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Auto-renewal must be turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. ### Is Image Animator suitable for children? Image Animator has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger users. It is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. ### How often is Image Animator updated? The latest version of Image Animator is 1.2, which was last updated on March 24, 2022. Updates typically bring new features and improvements. ### Does Image Animator have ads? No, Image Animator does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and offers in-app purchases for its premium features. ### What is the user sentiment for Image Animator? Image Animator has a rating of 2.3 stars from 6 ratings, indicating that user satisfaction may be mixed. Users have provided feedback that contributes to this rating. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 1.2 — 2022-03-24 Bug fixes and improvements ### 1.1 — 2021-03-07 Now you can also animate images that you supply ### 1.0 — 2020-11-09 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Image Animator | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Photo Talks - AI creates Video](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-talks-ai-creates-video/id1632235758) | 4.4 (60) | Free | Entertainment | | [Princesses – photo stickers](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/princesses-photo-stickers/id969996320) | — | Free | Entertainment | | [TiBO Mobile TV](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tibo-mobile-tv/id1001986060) | 3.0 (62) | Free | Entertainment | | [Droller](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/droller/id972737740) | 4.0 (4) | Free | Entertainment | | [JustLOL - Funny Videos](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/justlol-funny-videos/id1023695260) | 4.7 (7) | Free | Entertainment | | [FailArmy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/failarmy/id1015527860) | 4.7 (1,592) | Free | Entertainment | ## More apps by MaaDoTaa - [CaptureBoard: Scan Whiteboard, Business cards, receipts and more](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captureboard-scan-whiteboard-business-cards-receipts-and-more/id542229387) - [Sign-Here: Sign PDFs on your iOS device](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sign-here-sign-pdfs-on-your-ios-device/id910049790) - [ControlHub](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/controlhub/id936293111) - [Khandeh (خنده)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/khandeh/id993448124) - [Pinoy Jokes: Created Exclusively for Pinoy Community](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinoy-jokes-created-exclusively-for-pinoy-community/id1112020219) - [SafeDrive: For Teen Drivers](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safedrive-for-teen-drivers/id1121073530) All apps by MaaDoTaa: https://appshunter.io/developer/488542017 ## Related topics [image animator](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/image-animator) --- *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 2026-08-14.*