Comparison

Format vs GIZI

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

Head to head
About

Format

Build and manage a professional online portfolio with beautiful themes and integrated business tools. Showcase your work, promote and sell it, and update your site on the go. This platform supports creatives at every stage of their business.

Highlights
  • Build stunning online portfolios
  • Manage gallery and collection pages
  • Create and edit blog posts
  • Promote and sell your work
  • Update website on the go
  • Password protect galleries
Features
Read full description

Meet Format, the portfolio platform that empowers creatives to succeed. A website builder and so much more, with beautiful themes that showcase your work alongside integrated business tools. Whether you’re just getting started or you’re a full-time professional, Format has the tools and support you need at every stage of your business. Build a stunning online portfolio in minutes, promote, and sell your work all in one spot. **Voted most trusted by creative professionals across the globe, Format is the top choice to build your website.** Overview Change your website on the go with the Format app. Update in real time and see how it looks with your overall site — in one streamlined workflow. You can quickly upload a photo, rearrange it, and view the changes on your live portfolio. Or easily manage your website navigation using our Site Menu tab. When you’re done, a simple tap brings you right back to the app to continue editing. App Features Create and Manage Gallery Pages • Create, edit, and rearrange your galleries however you like • Upload photos, link videos, and add text easily and intuitively • Access and seamlessly share your portfolio content with others • Password protect your website and galleries from unwanted visitors • Edit image and video captions using our formatting tools, or with your own custom HTML code • Manage your portfolio website’s menu from the Site Menu tab • Upload photos from other apps using Format’s Share Extension Create and Manage Collection Pages • Create a visual menu to display your portfolio in a way that reflects your brand • Link to similar galleries and pages in your website • Efficient way to categorize work all in one place for simple navigation Create a Blog • Create and edit blog posts directly from your phone with an intuitive CMS • Add videos and images from your camera roll, existing Format galleries, or Dropbox • Rearrange images in an image set and choose the display style without leaving the app • Grow your audience by providing behind-the-scenes access to your work Support • Fast and friendly support in every time zone • 24/7 help for all users What Our Users are Saying About Us • “Format has helped me contextualize my work in a way that no other platform has before. The ability to add multiple text elements throughout a gallery, the fully customizable design templates, and the intuitive drag-and-drop feature have all enabled me to display my work as an immersive visual narrative.” • “With Format and their very helpful, responsive team, I have been able to build myself and maintain an impressive website which I am at ease with and happy and proud to share with future employers and business contacts. The platform is so straightforward and intuitive, and if you ever need help, the team is always on hand to help.” • “I set up and customized a website theme in about 30 minutes, now that I know the ins and outs! Format rocks, and I love your customer service.” Whether you’re a photographer, illustrator, designer, videographer, model, artist, or influencer, Format makes it easy to captivate your audience with a head-turning online portfolio website. Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/useformat Got questions? Visit http://help.format.com/

About

GIZI

Create and publish professional websites in minutes without any coding. Design visually, customize with templates, and manage your site easily on Apple devices. Ideal for portfolios, businesses, and blogs.

Highlights
  • No-code visual editor
  • Professional templates
  • SEO-optimized pages
  • Custom domain support
  • Built-in engagement tools
  • Real-time analytics
  • Cross-device compatibility
Features
Read full description

Create a Professional Website in Under 10 minutes — No Coding Required. GIZI is an easy no-code website builder for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Design, publish, and manage a beautiful website directly from your Apple device using a simple visual website editor. Whether you are showcasing your portfolio, launching a business website, creating a bio link for social media, building a wedding invitation website, publishing a blog, or starting a personal project — GIZI gives you everything you need to go online quickly. Why choose GIZI? Professional websites Create full-featured, modern websites for business, personal, creative, and professional use. Easy visual editor Build and update your website with a simple no-code editor. Edit text, images, sections, layouts, colors, fonts, and pages without technical skills. Get your online address Connect an existing domain or register a new domain directly from the app, without complex setup. Design it yourself Start with a ready-made website template and customize it with themes, colors, layouts, 50+ fonts, and access to millions of free images. Built for many website types Create portfolio websites, business websites, landing pages, bio links, blogs, wedding websites, event pages, service websites, and personal websites. Engage your audience Connect with visitors using messaging, newsletters, forms, and integrations, including Mailchimp support. Understand your visitors Get real-time visitor notifications and view website analytics to understand traffic, page views, and performance. Works across Apple devices Create, edit, publish, and manage your website from iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Thousands of everyday iPhone users have created and launched websites with GIZI. Get started for free Your first website is free forever with all the essential features included. Build your website. Publish online. Grow with GIZI.

Screenshots

Format4 screens
GIZI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GIZI at 4.8 against Format's 1.0. GIZI also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (32 vs 1). Format's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, monetization model and device support 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. GIZI sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Format asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GIZI holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GIZI has 32 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Format's written reviews are positive against 53% of GIZI's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Format ships an update every 2 months, GIZI every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Format versus GIZI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFormatGIZI
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.8 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.6% of reviews53.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings132 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB141 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperIdeaform Inc.Nelsia Technologies

Customer experience

Format

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive47.6%
Neutral11.0%
Negative41.5%

GIZI

All ratings32 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative46.7%

Bugs and requests

Format

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App crashes
  • App freezes
  • App quits
  • Errors during large uploads
  • Crashes when adding external links
Show 10 more
  • Cannot delete submenus
  • App glitches
  • App force closing
  • General errors
  • App doesn't refresh changes
  • Wrong password issues
  • Website deactivated
  • Blog option never works
  • App doesn't work on M1 iPad Pro
  • Sliver of UI on launch

Requested features

19 requests
  • iPad version
  • iPad OS support
  • Android version
  • Client gallery viewing
  • Client selection viewing
Show 14 more
  • Workflow service on app
  • iPad optimized app
  • Full site features in app
  • Editing pages
  • Editing text
  • Adding captions
  • Editing text pages
  • Upload to blog section
  • Access proofing pages
  • Manage blogs
  • Move or copy images between galleries
  • Edit website menu
  • Edit gallery order
  • Dark mode

GIZI

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Format

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

GIZI

One-time8
  • Fusion Plan – 1 Year$9.99
  • GIZI Supreme Plan for 6 Months$9.99
  • GIZI Supreme Plan for One Year$12.99
Show 5 more
  • Fusion Plan – 2 Years$14.99
  • Domain Registration – 1 Year$24.99
  • Domain Renewal – 1 Year$24.99
  • Domain Registration – 2 Years$49.99
  • Domain Renewal – 2 Years$49.99

Questions

Is Format free?
Format is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GIZI free?
GIZI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Format or GIZI?
GIZI is rated higher. Format averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while GIZI averages 4.8 from 32 ratings.
Do Format or GIZI have ads?
Format shows ads; GIZI does not.
Which is updated more often, Format or GIZI?
Format ships an update every 2 months, and GIZI every 3 weeks. Most recently, Format was updated on September 18, 2026 and GIZI on September 21, 2026.

Other comparisons