# TrueText-Animated Messages — Create Gif Image Drawing Video

> App for creating and sharing animated text, drawing, and image messages. (iPhone/iPad app by Mapletree Apps.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truetext-animated-messages/id890731068 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mapletree Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/875137252)
- Category: Social Networking, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 27 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-07-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-14
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truetext-animated-messages/id890731068/reviews.md

## What is TrueText?

Send stylish and authentic animated message with rich text and hand drawing.

- Create your own unique messages with powerful Text/Drawing/Image Tools.
- No previous knowledge about animation/video creation needed. It just works.
- Direct integration with iMessage/SMS, Mail and Facebook.  Don't need to copy and paste anymore.
- Easy to use but powerfull

[ TEXT TOOL ] RICH TRUE TYPE FONTS

- Use all the fonts available in your iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch.
- Any style of fonts you want - Outline Fonts, Bold, Italic.
- Add small or BIG Emoji into your messages
- Any sizes of fonts
- Touch resize or move the text box
- Smart scale of whole text using slider
- Millions of color for text, highlight and outline.
- Text will be replayed as if it is typed in your friends phone.
- Sometimes, simple "YES" in a big font will be enough.


 [ DRAWING TOOL ] A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS  

- Add your own drawing to the message in different layer
- Powerful pen stroke smoothing algorithm.
- With millions of color and varying brush/eraser size
- Drawing will be replayed as animated GIF or Video in iMessage, Mail or Facebook
- If you don't have time, just draw a simple check mark  and send

[ IMAGE TOOL ] SEARCH AND DOWNLOAD EMOJI, BACKGROUND AND WALLPAPER

- Free download  - no need to buy extra package
- Search and add emoticons by color 
- Available color options are Any Color/Black/White/Red/Green/Orange/Yellow/Blue/Team/Purple/Pink/Brown/Gray.
- Millions of background, texture, wallpapers downloaded from internet.
- Use any style of images available in the web - photo, line drawing or clipart.
- Add special effects to the background image using 60+ dynamic image filters.
- Uses safe search by Google

[ ANIMATED GIF or VIDEO ]

- Share/Send/Post your message in one of these formats - Text/Image/Animated GIF/Video
- iMessage or Mail will play animated GIF. Your friends see the animation like they see any text.
- Animated Gif is not supported in Facebook. Use Video or Image format instead.
- Share your message without leaving the app using direct integration with Message, Mail and Facebook.
- Use iOS7 sharing button to share your message in Image/Animated Gif/Video/Text format.
  
[ EASY TO USE ]

- Unlimited Undo/Redo for text edit
- Unlimited Undo/Redo for painting
- Drag and Drop resizing of text view (Tap outside of the text and Resize handles will be appeared)
- Easy to use and intuitively clean menu system
- Swipe gesture to switch between various keyboard/menu (Keyboard, Text Style, Paint, Background and Tools)
- Preview animation of your text and paint and share/send/post using your preferred tool

[ ORGANIZE YOUR MESSAGES AND REUSE  IT ] 

- Organize your message in folders. 
- Supports Copy and paste your message between folders.
- Use it like Message App. Your message will be grouped by recipients and you don't need to type the recipients again.
- One click reuse of any message you sent or saved

[ COMPATIBILITY ]

- Requires iOS7 or higher
- Runs on iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch 
- Supports iOS7 sharing option for Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and Vimeo. 
- Save your work in the app or Photo Album
- Supports Air Print.
- Support Copy and Paste

[ To Enable Emoji ]

-  Go to Home > Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards > Add New Keyboard > Emoji

[ DEMO ]

-  Visit our web site for video demos. http://imapletree.com

[ NOTE ]

- Please rate and review the app if you like it. It really helps to bring more features. 
- If you have any questions, suggestions or want to report any problems, please send them to truetext@imapletree.com or visit the site

Download the app and start sending unique messages today.

## Key features

- Rich text editing with custom fonts and emojis
- Hand drawing with animation replay
- Image search and download for backgrounds/emojis
- Direct integration with iMessage, SMS, Mail, Facebook
- Export as text, image, animated GIF, or video
- Organize and reuse saved messages

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60+ Image Filters | $0.99 | one-time |
| LED Scroll Text | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ad | $0.99 | one-time |
| Search Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Package | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truetext-animated-messages/id890731068/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Bonne application

*2018-07-02*

Cette application est exactement ce que je cherchais à une exception près : je voulais que tout soit gratuit. Ce n'est pas si grave que ça même si j'aimerai avoir l'écriture LED.

Sinon c'est une bonne application.

### 1/5 — Needs a lot to be desired

*2016-05-08*

It is so much work to use!!!!!!
If you want Clip-Art for a specific holiday.  When typing in search to locate Clip-Art. 
For every letter you type you have to click ok!!!!  So if you want Clip-Art for Mothers Day:  This is what you have to do😡😡
Type M 🆗 o 🆗 t 🆗 h 🆗 e 🆗 r 🆗  🆗 D 🆗 a 🆗 y 🆗 then click on SEARCH:::   How aggravating is that!!!!  You do not have many free ones to choose from.  
Then trying to post it to Facebook is another story!!!!!!!  If it wasn't so much work I would like it and had more free Clip-Art etc... To select from!!!!  To purchase Clip-Art is very expensive.  

It is definitely not user friendly.  
With the difficulty to use the free True Text. I sure would not purchase the pay True Text.  
I go by how the Free app before I would purchase the pay app.

**Developer response:** Thanks for using TrueText. The reported issue has been fixed right away after your report.Please try again with updated app.

### 5/5 — AMAZING !!

*2014-07-21*

I love this app so much !! Everyone should get it.

## Frequently asked questions about TrueText

### How do I create animated messages with TrueText?

TrueText allows you to combine rich text, hand drawings, and images to create animated messages. You can use its powerful text and drawing tools, and even search for free images and emojis to add to your creations. The app then replays these elements as an animation.

### Can I share my TrueText creations directly to other apps?

Yes, TrueText offers direct integration with iMessage, SMS, Mail, and Facebook. This means you can share your animated messages without leaving the app, avoiding the need to copy and paste.

### Does TrueText require any prior animation knowledge?

No, the app is designed to be easy to use for everyone. It states that no previous knowledge about animation or video creation is needed, and it 'just works' for creating animated messages.

### What formats can I export my TrueText messages in?

You can share and send your TrueText messages in several formats, including Text, Image, Animated GIF, and Video. iMessage and Mail will play animated GIFs directly, while Facebook may require Video or Image format.

### How does TrueText handle ads?

TrueText does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without any interruptions from ads.

### What devices is TrueText compatible with?

TrueText is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices. It requires iOS 7 or higher to run.

### How often is TrueText updated?

The latest version of TrueText is 1.40, which was last updated on April 19, 2020. While not updated frequently recently, it has a history of updates.

### What is the age rating for TrueText?

TrueText has an age rating of 12+. This suggests it is suitable for users aged 12 and above, likely due to its creative and social sharing features.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.40 — 2020-04-19

Update for the latest devices

### 1.32 — 2016-05-17

Scrolling LED can now output as video in addition to animated GIF.
Bug fixes.

### 1.21 — 2014-09-11

Stability issue fixed for future iOS.

### 1.2 — 2014-07-19

No release notes.

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