# Speech Caption vs GIF Maker ◐

The clearest difference is rating: GIF Maker ◐ at 4.7 against Speech Caption's 3.7. GIF Maker ◐ also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 111). Speech Caption's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speech Caption sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and GIF Maker ◐ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GIF Maker ◐ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GIF Maker ◐ has 3K ratings behind it against 111, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Speech Caption's written reviews are positive against 32% of GIF Maker ◐'s.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speech Caption | GIF Maker ◐ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-caption-comic-meme-text-bubbles-on-photos/id1253316760/reviews) | **[4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gif-maker/id1348332435/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 111 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.7% of reviews | **31.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Owen Schick](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533526203) | [Float Tech, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/483697886) |

## What reviewers say

### Speech Caption

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speech-caption-comic-meme-text-bubbles-on-photos/id1253316760)

Easily add speech bubbles and hilarious captions to your photos to create comic-style memes. Customize bubble styles and fonts, then share your creations with friends.

**Highlights:** Add speech bubbles to photos, Create comic-style pictures, Add hilarious captions, Pinch, drag, and rotate bubbles, Choose from many fonts, Variety of speech bubble styles, Add multiple speech bubbles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove All Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Fonts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Colors | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Styles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Bubbles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use for quick ideas
- 👍 Good font selection for captions
- 👍 Useful for creating memes/comics
- 👍 App layout is appreciated
- 👍 Good for making fun of friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Overwhelming and intrusive ads
- 😠 Frequent app crashes
- 😠 Limited free options
- 😠 Speech bubbles too large and unadjustable
- 😠 Speech bubble points only left

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after playing commercials
- Ads prevent app functionality
- Speech bubbles are too large and unadjustable
- Speech bubble only points left
- App freezes and doesn't work

**Requested features**

- Adjustable speech bubble size
- More free options
- Ability to place thought bubbles anywhere


### GIF Maker ◐

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gif-maker/id1348332435)

Easily transform videos and Live Photos into animated GIFs. Add captions, filters, and stickers to personalize your creations. Share them instantly across your favorite platforms or save them for later.

**Highlights:** Create GIFs from videos, Create GIFs from Live Photos, Add captions and text, Apply filters and stickers, Adjust speed and crop, Save and share GIFs

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Pass | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Pass | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Pass | $2.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pass | $7.99 | one-time |
| Premium Forever Promo | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast gif generation
- 💡 Good frame rate
- 🤑 Lifetime subscription worth the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🚫 Removed key features like text editing
- 🔒 Watermark on free version
- 🔍 Lacking advanced editing options
- 🔥 Declining quality and functionality over time

**Reported bugs**

- Gif files turn black when trying to trim or crop
- App crashes when trying to save gifs
- Inability to share or copy generated gifs
- Inconsistent performance across iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Bring back text editing
- Add more filters and customization options
- Improve video to gif conversion quality
- Implement landscape mode for iPad
- Restore previous app functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speech Caption free?

Speech Caption is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GIF Maker ◐ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Speech Caption or GIF Maker ◐?

GIF Maker ◐ is rated higher. Speech Caption averages 3.7 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while GIF Maker ◐ averages 4.7 from 3K ratings.

### Do Speech Caption or GIF Maker ◐ have ads?

Neither Speech Caption nor GIF Maker ◐ shows ads.

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