# Fun Animations vs XmasEffect

The clearest difference is price: XmasEffect at Free against Fun Animations's $1.99. XmasEffect also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Fun Animations's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

XmasEffect is free to download; Fun Animations costs $1.99 up front. XmasEffect sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Fun Animations asks for nothing beyond the download.

XmasEffect holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 6 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fun Animations | XmasEffect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fun-animations-mms-texting/id382017072/reviews) | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xmaseffect-christmas-frames/id6472260511/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 429 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dating DNA, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/295453837) | [Maria Melero Gonzalez Barandiaran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1342106159) |

## What reviewers say

### Fun Animations

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fun-animations-mms-texting/id382017072)

Access over a million animated emoticons and icons to share across various platforms like text messages, Facebook, and Twitter. Personalize your creations with text and organize your favorites for quick access.

**Highlights:** Over one million animations and emoji icons, One-tap sharing via text, Facebook, Twitter, email, Quick search for specific terms, Personalize animations with text, Organize favorites in folders, Over 600 Facebook & Twitter icons

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Endless animations and choices
- 👍 Easy to use and send
- 😂 Makes messages fun and personal
- 💡 Great search functionality
- ✨ Many users love the app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and disappointing
- 🐛 Text and animation not staying in library
- 🐛 Text disappears from animation
- 🐛 Purchases don't transfer
- 🐛 Upgraded premium access didn't transfer

**Reported bugs**

- Text and animation not staying in library
- Text disappears from animation
- Purchases don't transfer to Clipish Pro 2
- Upgraded premium access did not transfer
- Charged more than advertised price

**Requested features**

- Religious icons (Praying for you, get well soon, be encouraged, God loves you)
- Military themes
- Filter for kids under 18
- Ability to choose language
- Dark mode option


### XmasEffect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xmaseffect-christmas-frames/id6472260511)

Transform your photos into festive Christmas greeting cards with animated effects, stickers, and music. Easily customize your creations with a wide variety of frames and filters to share your holiday cheer.

**Highlights:** Animated greeting cards, Wide variety of Christmas frames, Christmas filters, effects, and stickers, Customizable text with festive fonts, Add music to greetings, Easy-to-use interface, Direct social media sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| REMOVE WATERMARK | $1.99 | one-time |
| NO ADS | $2.99 | one-time |
| COMPLETE PACK | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fun Animations free?

Fun Animations costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is XmasEffect free?

XmasEffect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fun Animations or XmasEffect?

XmasEffect is rated higher. Fun Animations averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while XmasEffect averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Fun Animations or XmasEffect have ads?

XmasEffect shows ads; Fun Animations does not.

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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.*