Comparison

PixShrink vs GiFF

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

Head to head
About

PixShrink

This app helps you save device storage by compressing your photo and video library. It converts media to efficient HEIF and HEVC formats with minimal quality loss. Enjoy batch conversion, Live Photo support, and metadata preservation.

Highlights
  • Compress photos and videos
  • Convert to HEIF/HEVC formats
  • Batch conversion
  • Live Photo support
  • Preserve metadata
  • 100% local processing
Features
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PixShrink compresses your photo library to save space, without compromising quality. --- Convert your photos and videos to more efficient HEIF and HEVC formats. Compress your photo library and free up device storage, all while minimizing quality loss as much as possible. Key Features: • Batch convert your entire photo library, or manually select specific photos and videos • Full support for Live Photos, including both image and video components • Preserve original metadata as much as possible, including location info and favorites • Converted media stays in the original albums for easy organization • Accelerated conversion with Metal and other hardware technologies • 100% local processing, no internet required, no privacy risk ---- Note: Original media will be deleted after conversion. Please make sure to back up your photo library before use. --- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://github.com/blanboom/HEIF_HEVC_Converter/blob/main/PrivacyPolicy.md

About

GiFF

Create high-quality GIFs and short videos from your existing media. Offers advanced editing tools, format conversion, and direct FFmpeg command-line access for professional results. Export as GIF, video, or Live Photo.

Highlights
  • Video to GIF conversion
  • Images to GIF creation
  • Advanced editing suite
  • Video stitching and overlay
  • Format conversion
  • FFmpeg command-line support
  • Multiple export options
Features
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Powered by the robust FFmpeg core, "GiFF" provides a professional, stable, and feature-rich experience for creating GIFs and short videos. Whether you're a social media guru, a content creator, or an advanced user who needs FFmpeg command-line capabilities, you can easily unleash your creativity. Key Features: * Video to GIF: Select clips from your videos in the gallery and convert them into high-quality GIFs with a single tap. * Images to GIF: Import multiple images and effortlessly merge them into an animated GIF. * Powerful Editing Suite: * Crop & Resize: Freely crop your canvas or choose from various preset aspect ratios. * Speed Control: Adjust the playback speed to create fast-motion or slow-motion effects. * Text & Stickers: Add personalized text and fun stickers to make your creations stand out. * Frame-by-Frame Editing: Get precise control with frame-level editing to remove any unwanted parts. * Resolution Control: Set the exact output resolution for your final GIF. * Video Stitch & Overlay: Combine multiple videos/GIFs horizontally or vertically, or create cool picture-in-picture effects. * Format Conversion: Quickly convert between various video and image formats to meet different platform requirements. * FFmpeg Command Line: Advanced users can execute FFmpeg commands directly for professional video processing and conversion. * Versatile Export Options: Export your work as a GIF, a video file, or even a Live Photo. Why Choose "GiFF"? We use the industry-leading FFmpeg as our core media processing engine. This means: 1. Better Compatibility: Import a wider range of video formats. 2. Higher Efficiency: Enjoy faster processing speeds without sacrificing quality. 3. Superior Output: Export crisp, clear GIFs with true-to-life colors. We are dedicated to providing the most professional and user-friendly GIF creation tool on mobile. Download "GiFF" now and start your creative journey!

Screenshots

PixShrink4 screens
GiFF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PixShrink at every 2 weeks against GiFF's every 5 months. GiFF's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. PixShrink sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and GiFF sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PixShrink ships an update every 2 weeks, GiFF every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PixShrink versus GiFF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixShrinkGiFF
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer晓忠 马LIANG CHEN

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PixShrink

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Yearly$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$4.99
1 purchases

GiFF

One-time1
  • GiFF Pro$2.99

Questions

Is PixShrink free?
PixShrink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GiFF free?
GiFF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PixShrink or GiFF have ads?
Neither PixShrink nor GiFF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PixShrink or GiFF?
PixShrink ships an update every 2 weeks, and GiFF every 5 months. Most recently, PixShrink was updated on October 30, 2026 and GiFF on October 30, 2026.

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