# GIF Maker ◐ vs Quick GIF Editor

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | GIF Maker ◐ | Quick GIF Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gif-maker/id1348332435/reviews)** | [4.3 (305 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-gif-editor-cropresize/id1496537825/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 305 |
| Positive reviews | 31.9% of reviews | **83.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Float Tech, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/483697886) | [国林 孙](https://appshunter.io/developer/1179325985) |

## What reviewers say

### GIF Maker ◐

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

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:** Vision Pro 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


### Quick GIF Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-gif-editor-cropresize/id1496537825)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove adverts | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro edition | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Saving edited GIFs often gets stuck at 90%
- Cropping feature not always reliable

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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