Comparison

GIF Maker ◐ vs Quick GIF Editor

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

Head to head
About

GIF Maker ◐

Easily create animated GIFs from your videos or live photos. Trim segments, apply filters and effects, and share your creations instantly. This app offers unlimited GIF creation without ads.

Highlights
  • Create GIFs from videos
  • Create GIFs from live photos
  • Trim video segments
  • Add custom filters and effects
  • Save and share GIFs
  • Unlimited GIF creation
  • No ads
Features
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Turn any video or Live Photo into a GIF in seconds. No ads, no account, no learning curve. Pick a clip, trim it to the best moment, add a caption, and share it. GIF Maker is the quickest way to make reaction GIFs, memes and loops of your pets, friends and favorite moments. MAKE GIFS FROM • Videos in your library • Live Photos • New videos you record in the app • Videos shared from other apps: tap Share, then GIF Maker EDIT IN A FEW TAPS • Trim: keep just the moment you want • Crop: frame it the way you like • Speed: slow motion down to 0.2× or fast-forward up to 5× • Text: add captions in 10 fonts and any color, then drag them into place • Filters: 18 looks, from Noir and Vintage to Thermal, Glitch and Cartoon • Stickers: 90 stickers and emoji to set the mood SAVE AND SHARE ANYWHERE • Save GIFs to Photos • Send them in Messages, WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok, Discord and any other app • Download your edit as an MP4 video too • All your GIFs stay in one place in the app FREE, WITH NO ADS Make as many GIFs as you like for free. There are no ads, ever. GIFs made with the free version include a small watermark. PREMIUM PASS Remove the watermark from every GIF. Choose the Monthly Pass, which starts with a 1-week free trial, or the Lifetime Pass, a one-time purchase. The Monthly Pass is an auto-renewable subscription. After the free trial, payment is charged to your Apple Account, and the subscription renews automatically each month unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Any unused part of the free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Made for iPhone and iPad. Privacy Policy: https://float.support/gif-maker/privacy Terms of Use: https://float.support/gif-maker/terms

About

Quick GIF Editor

Easily crop, resize, and edit GIFs like a photo editor. Adjust playback speed, create boomerangs, and manipulate the timeline to make hilarious GIF memes. Explore GIF metadata and save individual frames for ultimate creative control.

Highlights
  • Crop and resize GIFs with precise dimensions
  • Adjust GIF playback speed from 0.25x to 4x
  • Create boomerang GIFs and manipulate timeline
  • View GIF metadata
  • Split and save individual GIF frames
  • Real-time preview of edits
Features
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Now you can crop and resize your GIFs like a photo editor. For example, by adjusting the speed and timeline, you can speed up, slow down, rewind, or make a boomerang GIF – which means you can create a hilarious meme in seconds! Plus, new features like custom watermarks and frame compression are here to take your creations even further! Unleash your creativity with Quick GIF Editor, the ultimate GIF editing and meme-making app. With its intuitive interface and powerful features, transforming ordinary GIFs into extraordinary creations has never been easier. Whether you're a meme enthusiast or a GIF aficionado, Quick GIF Editor is your go-to solution for crafting captivating visual content. Key Features: ◈ Seamless Crop and Resize: Crop and Resize your GIFs like a professional photo editor. Choose from a range of versatile crop proportions, including freeform, classic ratios like 1:1 and 4:3, 16:9, and more. Resize with precision by percentage or set specific dimensions effortlessly. ◈ Dynamic Speed Control: Experience complete control over your GIF's tempo. Adjust playback speed with a wide range of options, from a brisk 0.25x to an exhilarating 4x. Whether you want to create high-energy animations or captivating slow-motion sequences, Quick GIF Editor has you covered. ◈ Time Manipulation Made Easy: Rewind, fast-forward, or create mesmerizing boomerang GIFs by effortlessly manipulating the playback timeline. Craft captivating visual stories with a simple touch, making your GIFs stand out in a crowd. ◈ Custom Watermark: Add your own text or image watermark to any GIF, protecting your work or branding your memes with a personal touch. Let your signature shine on every frame! ◈ Zip Pack & Export Frames: Compress all GIF frames into a single ZIP archive with one tap, and easily share or save the packed file. Perfect for batch exporting, backup, or sending to other tools. ◈ Dive into GIF Metadata: Explore the intricate details of your GIFs with the ability to view their metadata. From file size to frame dimensions, Quick GIF Editor empowers you with insights into your animated creations. ◈ Frame-by-Frame Brilliance: Unleash the potential of each GIF by splitting and saving individual frames. Let your imagination run wild as you explore new creative dimensions with every frame – now you can even pack them all into a ZIP for easy management. ◈ Organize with Ease: Effortlessly manage your GIF albums directly within your device's photo collection. Keep your creations organized and ready for sharing at any moment. ◈ Real-Time Preview: Witness your GIFs come to life in real-time as you make adjustments. Enjoy a seamless and convenient editing experience that allows you to fine-tune every detail. ◈ Embrace Innovation: Quick GIF Editor isn't just an app – it's your gateway to unleashing your inner GIF maestro. Create, customize, and recreate GIFs that showcase your unique perspective and sense of humor. And we've also optimized the export engine for faster processing and smoother performance, so you can enjoy a more responsive editing experience than ever. Unlock the true potential of your GIFs with Quick GIF Editor. Whether you're a casual creator or a seasoned professional, our app provides the tools you need to transform simple GIFs into captivating works of art. Try Quick GIF Editor today and witness the magic of GIF editing like never before.

Screenshots

GIF Maker ◐4 screens
Quick GIF Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Quick GIF Editor at 83% against GIF Maker ◐'s 32%. GIF Maker ◐'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 15 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. GIF Maker ◐ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Quick GIF Editor sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GIF Maker ◐ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GIF Maker ◐ has 3K ratings behind it against 305, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of GIF Maker ◐'s written reviews are positive against 83% of Quick GIF Editor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GIF Maker ◐ ships an update every 5 weeks, Quick GIF Editor every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GIF Maker ◐ versus Quick GIF Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGIF Maker ◐Quick GIF Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3K ratings) — better4.3 (305 ratings)
Positive reviews31.9% of reviews83.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3K — better305
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFloat Tech, LLC国林 孙

Customer experience

GIF Maker ◐

All ratings3,000 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.0%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews232 reviews
Positive31.9%
Neutral10.3%
Negative57.8%

Quick GIF Editor

All ratings299 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral6.7%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews148 reviews
Positive83.1%
Neutral6.8%
Negative10.1%

User reviews

GIF Maker ◐

From 3K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Quick GIF Editor

From 305 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Quick and efficient
  • 💡 Useful features like cropping, speed adjustment
  • 🙌 Great for personal use and content creation

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes when saving edited GIFs
  • 💰 Paid version doesn't remove all ads
  • 🔒 Limited functionality without paid version
  • 🤔 Inconsistent performance across devices

Bugs and requests

GIF Maker ◐

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Quick GIF Editor

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Saving edited GIFs often gets stuck at 90%
  • Cropping feature not always reliable

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add frame-by-frame editing capabilities
  • Implement rotation and color adjustment tools
  • Improve compression and file size optimization

In-app purchases

6 purchases

GIF Maker ◐

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Pass7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium Pass$1.991 Month
  • Premium Pass7 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time3
  • Lifetime Pass$4.99
  • Lifetime Pass$7.99
  • Premium Forever Promo$29.99
2 purchases

Quick GIF Editor

One-time2
  • Remove adverts$0.99
  • Pro edition$3.99

Questions

Is GIF Maker ◐ free?
GIF Maker ◐ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quick GIF Editor free?
Quick GIF Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GIF Maker ◐ or Quick GIF Editor?
GIF Maker ◐ is rated higher. GIF Maker ◐ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Quick GIF Editor averages 4.3 from 305 ratings.
Do GIF Maker ◐ or Quick GIF Editor have ads?
Quick GIF Editor shows ads; GIF Maker ◐ does not.
Which is updated more often, GIF Maker ◐ or Quick GIF Editor?
GIF Maker ◐ ships an update every 5 weeks, and Quick GIF Editor every 15 months. Most recently, GIF Maker ◐ was updated on November 2, 2026 and Quick GIF Editor on November 3, 2026.

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