# GIF Maker ◐ vs GIF Maker Studio

GIF Maker ◐ and GIF Maker Studio both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 59% of GIF Maker Studio's written reviews are positive against 29% of GIF Maker ◐'s. GIF Maker ◐'s advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 316). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GIF Maker ◐ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month 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 — 4.7 for GIF Maker ◐ against 4.6 for GIF Maker Studio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GIF Maker ◐ has 3K ratings behind it against 316, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of GIF Maker ◐'s written reviews are positive against 59% of GIF Maker Studio's.

GIF Maker ◐ ships an update every 2 months, GIF Maker Studio monthly. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GIF Maker ◐ | GIF Maker Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gif-maker/id1348332435/reviews)** | [4.6 (316 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gif-maker-studio-create-fun/id1644970290/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 316 |
| Positive reviews | 29.3% of reviews | **59.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 31 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Float Tech, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/483697886) | [NET Sigma](https://appshunter.io/developer/980884109) |

## 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


### 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, 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 ◐ free?

GIF Maker ◐ 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 ◐ or GIF Maker Studio?

GIF Maker ◐ is rated higher. GIF Maker ◐ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while GIF Maker Studio averages 4.6 from 316 ratings.

### Do GIF Maker ◐ or GIF Maker Studio have ads?

Neither GIF Maker ◐ nor GIF Maker Studio shows ads.

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

GIF Maker ◐ ships an update every 2 months, and GIF Maker Studio monthly. Most recently, GIF Maker ◐ was updated on September 23, 2026 and GIF Maker Studio on September 23, 2026.

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