Comparison

GIF Maker Studio vs Vid2Gif

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GIF Maker Studio

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
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Turn your photos & videos into fun GIFs in a super quick and easy way! Add stickers, effects, text, filters and much more :) You can also change the speed of the video/GIF, make it loop, reverse the direction and even edit each individual frame! Features: • Convert videos & photos to GIFs • Make videos from GIFs • Trim • Crop • Change Speed • Loop • Adjust FPS • Reverse • Filters • Effects • Add Animated Stickers • Add Text • Add Backgrounds • Reorganize Frames • Edit Frames • Preserve Transparency ------------------------------- PRO Subscription ------------------------------- Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually depending on the selected subscription plan. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The subscription fee is charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. If you subscribe before a free trial ends, the remainder of the trial period will be forfeited. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your account settings in the App Store. Privacy Policy: https://net-sigma.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://net-sigma.com/terms-of-use

About

Vid2Gif

Easily transform videos from your phone into animated GIFs. Select a video, choose a frame rate, and build your GIF in real-time. Preview, save, or share directly from the app, all while keeping your content private on your device.

Highlights
  • Video to GIF conversion
  • On-device processing
  • Adjustable frame rates (12, 18, 24 FPS)
  • Real-time preview
  • File size display
  • Direct sharing
Features
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Vid2Gif turns any video on your phone into a high-quality animated GIF — fast and entirely on-device. How it works: 1. Pick a video from your photo library 2. Choose a frame rate (12, 18, or 24 FPS) 3. Tap Build GIF 4. Preview, save, or share Key features: - High-quality conversion with optimized color palettes - Real-time progress tracking - Preview your GIF before saving - File size display so you know what you're sharing - Save to your photo library or share directly to any app - No account, no uploads — everything stays on your device Tips: - Lower frame rates (12 FPS) produce smaller files, great for messaging - Higher frame rates (24 FPS) look smoother, ideal for social media - Shorter clips convert faster and produce smaller GIFs

Screenshots

GIF Maker Studio4 screens
Vid2Gif3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: GIF Maker Studio at none against Vid2Gif's shown. GIF Maker Studio also leads on ratings volume (322 vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Vid2Gif's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GIF Maker Studio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Vid2Gif sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Vid2Gif holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GIF Maker Studio has 322 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GIF Maker Studio ships an update monthly, Vid2Gif every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
GIF Maker Studio versus Vid2Gif: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGIF Maker StudioVid2Gif
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (322 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings322 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNET SigmaMedia Jack Agency

Bugs and requests

GIF Maker Studio

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Vid2Gif

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

GIF Maker Studio

Subscriptions2
  • GIF Maker Studio PRO$6.991 Month
  • GIF Maker Studio PRO3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • GIF Maker Studio - PRO$49.99
3 purchases

Vid2Gif

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99

Questions

Is GIF Maker Studio free?
GIF Maker Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vid2Gif free?
Vid2Gif is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GIF Maker Studio or Vid2Gif?
Vid2Gif is rated higher. GIF Maker Studio averages 4.6 out of 5 from 322 ratings, while Vid2Gif averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do GIF Maker Studio or Vid2Gif have ads?
Vid2Gif shows ads; GIF Maker Studio does not.
Which is updated more often, GIF Maker Studio or Vid2Gif?
GIF Maker Studio ships an update monthly, and Vid2Gif every 3 months. Most recently, GIF Maker Studio was updated on November 3, 2026 and Vid2Gif on October 31, 2026.

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