# 5SecondsApp vs PERRK

The clearest difference is update cadence: PERRK at every 3 weeks against 5SecondsApp's every 2 months. PERRK also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 61%). 5SecondsApp's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 123). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 5SecondsApp sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and PERRK sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

5SecondsApp holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 5SecondsApp has 1.4K ratings behind it against 123, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of 5SecondsApp's written reviews are positive against 71% of PERRK's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

5SecondsApp ships an update every 2 months, PERRK every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 5SecondsApp | PERRK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5secondsapp-gif-maker/id555789561/reviews)** | [4.6 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perrk/id1600095913/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 123 |
| Positive reviews | 61.4% of reviews | **71.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 99 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Eric Marschner](https://appshunter.io/developer/319178159) | [Perrk LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600095915) |

## What reviewers say

### 5SecondsApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5secondsapp-gif-maker/id555789561)

Easily create animated GIFs from your photos and videos. Edit existing GIFs or capture new content directly within the app. Share your creations as files or links.

**Highlights:** Create GIFs from photos/videos, Capture new photos/videos, Edit existing GIFs, Import GIFs from other sources, Share as file or link, No sign-up required

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $1.99 | one-time |


### PERRK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perrk/id1600095913)

Transform your photos into animated stories with creative filters. Share your creations with a community of artists and discover inspiring content. Build your personal artistic gallery and connect with others.

**Highlights:** Animate photos with creative filters, Personalized content stream, Discover featured art and creators, Intuitive in-app camera, Personal artistic profile/gallery, Community sharing and connection

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PERRK Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| PERRK Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| PERRK Premium Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| PERRK Premium Annual | $25.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Reminds of Phhhoto
- ✨ Great for creativity
- 👍 No ads
- 💖 Nostalgic feel
- 😊 Good vibes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Premium update disliked
- 📉 Low quality camera
- 🔒 No block feature
- 🚫 Login issues
- 📱 Not available on Android

**Reported bugs**

- Developers seem to have abandoned the app
- Login issues with phone number changes
- Phone number format issue for Germany
- Cannot log in without access to phone number

**Requested features**

- More filters (free)
- Improve camera quality
- Add audio feature
- Higher quality option
- Add texture/grain option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 5SecondsApp free?

5SecondsApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PERRK free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 5SecondsApp or PERRK?

5SecondsApp is rated higher. 5SecondsApp averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while PERRK averages 4.6 from 123 ratings.

### Do 5SecondsApp or PERRK have ads?

Neither 5SecondsApp nor PERRK shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 5SecondsApp or PERRK?

5SecondsApp ships an update every 2 months, and PERRK every 3 weeks. Most recently, 5SecondsApp was updated on October 19, 2026 and PERRK on October 19, 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.*