GIF Maker ◐ vs Phase dot Photos
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GIF Maker ◐
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.
- 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
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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
Phase dot Photos
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Phase is a quiet place to share your photos & short video clips, to follow your friends, and to discover by tag. It all lasts just 30 days—a phase.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Phase dot Photos at none against GIF Maker ◐'s 6. GIF Maker ◐'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. GIF Maker ◐ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Phase dot Photos asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GIF Maker ◐ | Phase dot Photos |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 31.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Float Tech, LLC | XK72 Limited |
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
Phase dot Photos
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
GIF Maker ◐
- Premium Pass7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Premium Pass$1.991 Month
- Premium Pass7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Lifetime Pass$4.99
- Lifetime Pass$7.99
- Premium Forever Promo$29.99
Phase dot Photos
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is GIF Maker ◐ free?
Is Phase dot Photos free?
Do GIF Maker ◐ or Phase dot Photos have ads?
Which is updated more often, GIF Maker ◐ or Phase dot Photos?
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