# GIF Maker by Momento vs GIF Maker Studio

The clearest difference is ratings volume: GIF Maker by Momento at 25K against GIF Maker Studio's 327. GIF Maker by Momento also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 61%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GIF Maker by Momento sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and GIF Maker Studio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for GIF Maker by Momento against 4.6 for GIF Maker Studio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GIF Maker by Momento has 25K ratings behind it against 327, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of GIF Maker by Momento's written reviews are positive against 61% of GIF Maker Studio's.

GIF Maker by Momento ships an update every 3 weeks, GIF Maker Studio monthly. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GIF Maker by Momento | GIF Maker Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gif-maker-by-momento/id1172709468/reviews) | **[4.6 (327 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gif-maker-studio-create-fun/id1644970290/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 327 |
| Positive reviews | **79.8% of reviews** | 60.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 121 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Popixels Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/415176403) | [NET Sigma](https://appshunter.io/developer/980884109) |

## What reviewers say

### GIF Maker by Momento

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gif-maker-by-momento/id1172709468)

Easily transform photos, live photos, and videos into animated GIFs. Enhance your creations with a wide range of stickers, filters, effects, and music. Share your animated creations instantly across popular social media platforms and messaging apps.

**Highlights:** Video to GIF conversion, Live Photo to GIF, Stickers and text overlays, Filters and effects, Music integration, Adjustable speed and direction, Direct sharing to social media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Momento Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Momento Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Momento Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Momento Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Momento Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Momento Premium | $47.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easiest and most creative GIF app
- 🚀 Best video editing app
- 👍 Solid GIF making app
- 👍 Ridiculously high-quality and superbly simple
- 👍 Reliable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Useless on free version
- 🔒 Demands payment to make and save a GIF
- 🔒 Expensive, with a huge watermark if you try to record
- 🔒 Needs to pay for everything, keeps reloading and not working right
- 🔒 Virtually useless unless you pay

**Reported bugs**

- Couldn't find videos in the app, it only picks what it thinks should be GIFs
- Couldn't save GIF, MP4 or Live Photo without paying
- Couldn't return to previous screen after saving a GIF

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit photos individually (trim, add effects, text)
- Smoother transitions and more control over GIF frames
- Add captions over GIFs
- Ability to use own music


### GIF Maker Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gif-maker-studio-create-fun/id1644970290)

Easily transform photos and videos into animated GIFs. Enhance your creations with stickers, text, filters, and effects. Control playback speed, looping, and frame-by-frame editing for unique animated content.

**Highlights:** Convert videos & photos to GIFs, Add stickers, text, and effects, Change speed and loop direction, Edit individual frames, Trim and crop videos, Reverse playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GIF Maker Studio PRO | $6.99 | per month |
| GIF Maker Studio PRO | $29.99 | per year |
| GIF Maker Studio - PRO | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for creating GIFs
- 👍 Very useful app
- 👍 Top app for memes
- 👍 Good quality GIFs
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Infinite loading issue
- 🐛 Cannot convert video to GIF
- 🐛 No customer support
- 🐛 Complicated and doesn't work
- 🐛 Requires payment for basic editing

**Reported bugs**

- Infinite loading when creating GIFs
- App crashes when selecting videos for GIF creation
- Cannot convert videos to GIFs
- No response from customer support via email

**Requested features**

- Extend subscription for downtime
- Allow resizing of GIFs with a slider
- Explain loop and dithering options
- Allow sound in GIFs
- Option to set GIF as wallpaper for free


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GIF Maker by Momento free?

GIF Maker by Momento is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GIF Maker Studio free?

GIF Maker Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GIF Maker by Momento or GIF Maker Studio?

GIF Maker Studio is rated higher. GIF Maker by Momento averages 4.6 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while GIF Maker Studio averages 4.6 from 327 ratings.

### Do GIF Maker by Momento or GIF Maker Studio have ads?

Neither GIF Maker by Momento nor GIF Maker Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GIF Maker by Momento or GIF Maker Studio?

GIF Maker by Momento ships an update every 3 weeks, and GIF Maker Studio monthly. Most recently, GIF Maker by Momento was updated on November 12, 2026 and GIF Maker Studio on November 12, 2026.

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