Comparison

LivelyGIF vs GifLoop

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

Head to head
About

LivelyGIF

Features
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LivelyGIF is your all-in-one solution for creating and editing amazing GIFs on your iPhone. Transform your videos and Live Photos into fun, shareable GIFs with just a few taps! POWERFUL FEATURES: • Video to GIF - Convert any video from your library into a high-quality GIF • Live Photo to GIF - Turn your Live Photos into shareable GIFs instantly • GIF Cutout - Extract subjects from your GIFs with advanced AI technology • GIF Compression - Reduce file size while maintaining quality EASY TO USE: LivelyGIF features an intuitive, user-friendly interface that makes GIF creation simple for everyone. No technical skills required - just select your media and transform it with a few taps. Free users can use each feature once per day.Upgrade to LivelyGIF Pro to unlock unlimited access to all features. PREMIUM FEATURES: • Unlimited conversions • Ad-free experience • Priority technical support Monthly: $1.99/month Annual:$12.99/month Auto-renews unless turned off 24h before the period ends Payment charged to Apple ID at confirmation Manage subscriptions via Apple ID Settings Download LivelyGIF now and start turning your moments into shareable animations! Terms of Use:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Technical Support & Privacy Policy:https://ecnbpjmvwfg2.feishu.cn/docx/FFEFdlF4bobQM3xx1lGc62kkn0e

About

GifLoop

Create animated GIFs with professional controls. Import from photos, videos, or existing GIFs, then fine-tune with powerful editing tools. Offers various loop modes, effects, and export options.

Highlights
  • Import from photos, videos, or GIFs
  • Drag-and-drop timeline editing
  • Multiple loop modes
  • Various export formats (GIF, MP4, MOV, Live Photo)
  • GIF optimization controls
  • Text overlays and effects
  • Onion skinning for frame alignment
Features
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Create stunning animated GIFs with professional-grade controls. GifLoop is a GIF creation tool for iPhone and iPad. Import photos from your library, extract frames from videos, or import existing GIFs. Then fine-tune every detail with powerful editing tools. GifLoop is free to download and includes 3 free Pro-quality exports on first install. After that, the free tier offers 15-frame projects with forward and reverse loop modes. Unlock the full Pro feature set at any time with a one-time in-app purchase. KEY FEATURES: • Import up to 50 frames from photos, videos, or existing GIFs (Pro) • Drag-and-drop timeline for easy frame reordering • Universal or per-frame timing controls with speed presets • 7 loop modes: forward, reverse, ping-pong, ping-pong hold, random, fade loop, play-once • Crop with preset dimensions (Square, Portrait, Story, Landscape) • Export as GIF, MP4, MOV, Live Photo, or frame strip • GIF optimization: custom color palette (32-256 colors), 4 dithering modes • Dark UI designed for content creation • Universal app, optimized for both iPhone and iPad CREATIVE TOOLS: • 7 jitter and glitch effects with seed control • Text overlays with curved text, fonts, colors, gestures • Onion skinning for precise frame alignment • Non-destructive editing — all changes are reversible • Apple Pencil support for drawing overlays (iPad) EXPORT OPTIONS: • GIF with fine-grained quality controls • MP4 and MOV video with audio support • Live Photo for iOS Lock Screen • Frame strip for sprite sheets • Share directly to any app via Share Sheet Download GifLoop and start creating professional animated GIFs today.

Screenshots

LivelyGIF3 screens
GifLoop1 screens

Verdict

The call

LivelyGIF and GifLoop are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. LivelyGIF sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and GifLoop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
LivelyGIF versus GifLoop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLivelyGIFGifLoop
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer慧 李Ariel Agor

In-app purchases

2 purchases

LivelyGIF

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Membership$1.991 Month
  • Annual Membership$12.991 Year
1 purchases

GifLoop

One-time1
  • GifLoop Pro$1.99

Questions

Is LivelyGIF free?
LivelyGIF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GifLoop free?
GifLoop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LivelyGIF or GifLoop have ads?
Neither LivelyGIF nor GifLoop shows ads.

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