GIF Maker ◐ vs MementoReel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
MementoReel
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MementoReel Turn Moments Into Movies Turn your photos, video clips, and music into memory movies worth replaying. MementoReel combines simple editing tools with a visual timeline designed for iPhone and iPad. AUTOMATICALLY FRAME WHAT MATTERS MementoReel detects faces or the main subject on your device and creates a focused crop automatically. Fine-tune it with familiar pinch-and-drag controls, or use Refocus Automatically at any time. EDIT YOUR STORY • Organize movies into Collections and Projects • Reorder, trim, split, crop, or remove unwanted moments • Adjust photo duration and framing • Undo and redo changes • Preview edits as you work MIX YOUR SOUND Add a soundtrack and balance it with the original audio from your videos. MADE FOR YOUR SCREEN Enjoy focused editing on iPhone and a spacious, adaptive iPad workspace that keeps your preview, timeline, and controls within reach. EXPORT YOUR WAY Create portrait, landscape, or square movies in HD 720p, Full HD 1080p, or Ultra HD 4K. Choose your quality, frame rate, and video format, then save to Photos or share anywhere. FREE TO EDIT Every editing feature is free. Free exports include a MementoReel watermark. The optional MementoReel Premium annual subscription removes the watermark. Eligible new subscribers may receive a 7-day free trial. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled in App Store account settings. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your media and automatic subject detection are processed on your device. MementoReel does not upload your photos or videos to its servers, and no account is required. Product Site: https://github.com/infiz/MementoReel Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Turn the moments you captured into the movie you remember.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: GIF Maker ◐ at 15.6 against MementoReel's 18.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and MementoReel sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GIF Maker ◐ | MementoReel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 31.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Float Tech, LLC | JIMMY HU |
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
MementoReel
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
MementoReel
- MementoReel Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Year









