Comparison

SymPlayer vs Gif Maker & Gif Editor

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SymPlayer

Learn movements by watching videos mirrored, as if looking in a real mirror. Adjust playback speed, loop specific sections, and use guide lines to perfect your technique. Save flipped or rotated videos from your camera roll.

Highlights
  • Mirrored video playback
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Loop specific video ranges
  • Show/hide guide lines
  • Zoom and fit screen
  • Play from cloud storage
Features
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Master Professional Moves with Mirrored Playback! This app lets you play videos flipped left-to-right, making it easier to mimic movements without getting confused about direction. Just follow what you see as if looking in a mirror! You can also flip or rotate videos from your camera roll and save them as new files. Perfect for people who: - Need to learn idol group dances for a wedding or performance - Want to copy professional dance moves - Want to study a pro athlete’s form (like pitching) This app is made for anyone who wants to learn by watching and repeating. Give it a try — it’s free! [Features] ■ Adjustable Playback Speed Freely change video speed — slow motion or double speed are both supported. You can also adjust speed in 5-step increments, as requested by users. Perfect for dance practice, form checks, and more. Caution: Due to iOS limitations, available speeds are limited to 0.5, 0.666..., 0.8, 1.0, 1.25, 1.5, and 2.0. SymPlayer’s speed display is approximate and for reference only. ■ Loop Specific Ranges Set custom start and end points to loop only the section you want to repeat. Ideal for practicing tricky parts like guitar fingering or a swing. ■ Show/Hide Guide Lines Display vertical and horizontal guides over the video. Useful for checking positions in formation dances or comparing symmetry. ■ Zoom & Fit Screen Pinch to zoom in/out. Double-tap to fit the video to your screen. Watch movements in detail or full view — your choice. ■ Play from Google Drive & Dropbox Play videos stored in Google Drive or Dropbox. Mark favorites for offline playback (requires ad viewing). You can also play from a shared video URL. Note: Long videos may take time to load. A shared link is required for access. ■ Tag Your Videos Organize your videos with tags. You can assign multiple tags to a single video for better group management. [About in-app purchases] Please read before purchasing in-app purchases. After purchase, no matter what reason, refund can not be canceled. If you purchase, please confirm the above contents and purchase only if agreed. [About purchasing automatic subscription] As with music players, sound will be able to play even in the background. Also, all ads will be removed during the automatic subscription period. When purchasing, please confirm the following "Terms of service" and "Privacy policy" and purchase only if you agree. Terms of service) https://faboll.tattin.com/terms/symplayer/terms.html Privacy policy) https://faboll.tattin.com/terms/symplayer/privacy.html [Duration and amount of automatic subscription] - Extension 1 month ¥100(JPY) - Extension 3 month ¥280(JPY) - Extension 12 months ¥1000(JPY) [About auto-renewable] 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. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. 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. [About the Dance Video] The dance video featured in the App Store preview was graciously provided by SUI Kagura. SUI Kagura — A Super Synchronized Dance Duo with Sincerity to Music — Formed in 2022 by choreographer Upolu and former idol Sayakichi Hanashiro, SUI Kagura is dedicated to their motto: “Sincere to the music.” They create performances that amplify sound and lyrics, shared seamlessly through stage and video. https://www.dignitive.jp/suikagura

About

Gif Maker & Gif Editor

Create and edit animated GIFs from videos. Offers precise video cropping and time range selection. Export in various file types without watermarks or time limits.

Highlights
  • Create GIFs from videos
  • InstaCrop and FineCrop video
  • Precise video time range selection
  • Export settings (MPEG-4, QuickTime)
  • No watermark
  • No time limit
Features
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Gif Maker, convert gif from videos. ■ InstaCrop & FineCrop You can quickly crop your video with InstaCrop Feature or you can use FineCrop to select which zone of video to crop in the timeline of your video. ■ Export Settings - File Type : MPEG-4(Default), QuickTime - Save video to camera roll - Save video to local for further import ■ No Watermark and No Time Limit ■ Precise Video Time Range Selection ■ FlipaCute Premium We currently offer the following auto-renewing subscription option: -3 days of free trial followed by $4.99 per week -3 days of free trial followed by $9.99 per month By subscribing you get unlimited access to effects and remove advertisement. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. • 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://tos.atlantismobileapps.com Privacy Policy: https://privacy.atlantismobileapps.com

Screenshots

SymPlayer4 screens
Gif Maker & Gif Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SymPlayer at every 8 days against Gif Maker & Gif Editor's every 2 months. SymPlayer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (91% vs 82%). Gif Maker & Gif Editor's advantage is ratings volume (104 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SymPlayer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Gif Maker & Gif Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SymPlayer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gif Maker & Gif Editor has 104 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of SymPlayer's written reviews are positive against 82% of Gif Maker & Gif Editor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SymPlayer ships an update every 8 days, Gif Maker & Gif Editor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SymPlayer versus Gif Maker & Gif Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSymPlayerGif Maker & Gif Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.6 (104 ratings)
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews — better82.1% of reviews
Number of ratings3104 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasakiyo TachikawaNguyen Nam Giang

Customer experience

SymPlayer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative4.5%

Gif Maker & Gif Editor

All ratings104 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive82.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative10.7%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SymPlayer

Subscriptions3
  • Extension - 1 month$0.991 Month
  • Extension - 3 months$2.493 Months
  • Extension - 12 months$8.991 Year
3 purchases

Gif Maker & Gif Editor

Subscriptions2
  • InCropPremiumWeekly$2.997 Days
  • InCropPremiumMonthly$9.991 Month
One-time1
  • InCropPremiumLifeTime$17.99

Questions

Is SymPlayer free?
SymPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gif Maker & Gif Editor free?
Gif Maker & Gif Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SymPlayer or Gif Maker & Gif Editor?
SymPlayer is rated higher. SymPlayer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Gif Maker & Gif Editor averages 4.6 from 104 ratings.
Do SymPlayer or Gif Maker & Gif Editor have ads?
Both SymPlayer and Gif Maker & Gif Editor show ads.
Which is updated more often, SymPlayer or Gif Maker & Gif Editor?
SymPlayer ships an update every 8 days, and Gif Maker & Gif Editor every 2 months. Most recently, SymPlayer was updated on September 23, 2026 and Gif Maker & Gif Editor on August 18, 2026.

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