# GIFs for iMessage vs Codepoint

The clearest difference is price: GIFs for iMessage at Free against Codepoint's $4.99. GIFs for iMessage also leads on ratings volume (133 vs 42). Codepoint's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

GIFs for iMessage is free to download; Codepoint costs $4.99 up front. GIFs for iMessage sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Codepoint asks for nothing beyond the download.

Codepoint holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 133 and 42 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of GIFs for iMessage's written reviews are positive against 67% of Codepoint's.

GIFs for iMessage ships an update fortnightly, Codepoint every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GIFs for iMessage | Codepoint |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (133 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gifs-for-imessage-gifskip/id1534536144/reviews) | **[4.9 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codepoint/id6444068649/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **133** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#139** |
| Size | 43 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sk1 Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484314981) | [App ahead GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/955848754) |

## What reviewers say

### GIFs for iMessage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gifs-for-imessage-gifskip/id1534536144)

Easily create, download, and share animated GIFs, Boomerangs, and memes. Convert videos and photos into GIFs, remove backgrounds, and add text or stickers. Explore trending content and share across various social platforms.

**Highlights:** Create GIFs from videos or photos, Convert GIFs to MP4 and Live Photos, Remove backgrounds from GIFs, Generate stickers from GIFs, Search trending GIFs and memes, Add text and effects to GIFs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gif Creator Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Discount | $5.99 | per year |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Gif Editor Pro Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |


### Codepoint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codepoint/id6444068649)

**Currently charting:** #139 Top Paid · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Access and manage over 73,000 Unicode characters, including emojis and SF Symbols. Search offline, convert codepoints to various formats, and view glyphs in 3D. Includes typographic notes and iCloud synchronization for favorites.

**Highlights:** Explore and manage over 73,000 Unicodes, Lightning-fast offline search, Convert codepoints to HEX, decimal, HTML, Swift, and more, View and export glyphs as 3D assets (USDZ), Typographic notes for correct usage, iCloud synchronization for favorites, Widget support on iOS and macOS

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GIFs for iMessage free?

GIFs for iMessage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Codepoint free?

Codepoint costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GIFs for iMessage or Codepoint?

Codepoint is rated higher. GIFs for iMessage averages 4.7 out of 5 from 133 ratings, while Codepoint averages 4.9 from 42 ratings.

### Do GIFs for iMessage or Codepoint have ads?

GIFs for iMessage shows ads; Codepoint does not.

### Which is updated more often, GIFs for iMessage or Codepoint?

GIFs for iMessage ships an update fortnightly, and Codepoint every 4 weeks. Most recently, GIFs for iMessage was updated on November 7, 2026 and Codepoint on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
