Comparison

Shape It Camera vs ImgPlay

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

Head to head
About

Shape It Camera

Features
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ShapeIt transforms your photos into creative masterpieces by framing them inside beautiful shapes. HOW IT WORKS Simply point your camera, swipe to choose a shape, and capture. Your photo appears inside hearts, stars, hexagons, clouds, diamonds, and many more unique shapes. It's that easy. CREATIVE BACKGROUNDS • Solid colors - Choose from a curated palette of beautiful tones • Gradients - Stunning color transitions like Sunset, Ocean, Aurora, and more • Emoji backgrounds - Scatter your favorite emojis across the background for extra personality SHAPES FOR EVERY MOOD From classic hearts and stars to modern hexagons and abstract forms, there's a shape for every moment. Swipe left or right to browse through the collection. PERFECT FOR SHARING Photos are saved in 9:16 format, optimized for Instagram Stories and social media. Share directly from the app or save to your gallery. SIMPLE & BEAUTIFUL No complicated editing tools. No cluttered interface. Just open, capture, and create something beautiful. Features: • 15+ unique shapes • Beautiful gradient backgrounds • Emoji background option • Adjustable shape size • Front & back camera support • Instagram Stories optimized (9:16) • Square format option (1:1) • Built-in gallery • Easy sharing Make your photos stand out. Download ShapeIt today.

About

ImgPlay

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ImgPlay - GIF Maker & Editor Description Create stunning GIFs from anything. In seconds. ImgPlay is your all-in-one GIF creation studio. Turn videos, Live Photos, burst shots, screen recordings, and photos into clean, smooth, high-quality animations — right on your phone. Whether you're crafting the perfect meme, making a reaction GIF, or designing a polished loop animation, ImgPlay gives you professional tools with zero learning curve. CONVERT ANY MEDIA INTO PROFESSIONAL GIFs • Video to GIF — trim any video with frame-accurate precision and turn it into a perfectly looped GIF • Live Photos & Burst shots — transform them into seamless animations with a single tap • Photo combos — combine multiple photos to create stop-motion animations, slideshows, animated collages, or loops • Screen recordings — instantly convert them into editable GIFs • 4 capture modes — hands-free, normal, stop-motion, and boomerang • Import from Photos, iCloud, Dropbox, or Wi-Fi transfer SMART EDITING & AI TECHNOLOGY • AI Background Remover — instantly remove backgrounds with one tap • Canvas presets optimized for Instagram, TikTok, Stories, Reels, and X (1:1, 4:5, 9:16, 16:9) • Adjustable playback speed — from 0.02 to 1 second per frame • Loop options — infinite, 1Ɨ, 3Ɨ, or 5Ɨ • Playback direction — forward, reverse, or bounce • Adjustable FPS — 5, 10, 15, 20, 24, 30, or 60 • Crop, rotate, flip, zoom, and fine-tune details FRAME-LEVEL EDITING • View and edit every frame in a visual timeline • Drag and drop to reorder frames instantly • Quickly delete unwanted frames • Mix GIFs, photos, videos, and Live Photos in the same project • Save any single frame as a standalone image TEXT, STICKERS & MEME MAKER • Import custom fonts or choose from 20+ built-in text animation effects • Pro meme maker with multi-text areas and auto layout adjustment • Custom stickers — import images, PNGs, GIFs, or clipboard content with 23 dynamic effects • 45 filters with full image adjustments: brightness, exposure, contrast, saturation, temperature, sharpness, clarity, hue, shadows, and midtones • Privacy tools — blur or pixelate sensitive areas CREATIVE OVERLAYS & STYLING • Add your personal watermark or logo • Solid color or pattern backgrounds • Multiple border styles • Freehand drawing with brush tool HIGH-QUALITY EXPORT & SOCIAL SHARING • Dithering technology for crisp, sharp GIF output • File size optimizer for faster loading and sharing • Export in multiple formats: GIF, MP4, APNG, or WebP • Customizable resolution and pixel dimensions • Quick share to Instagram, TikTok, Reels, X, Facebook, WhatsApp, WeChat, Weibo, and QQ • Send GIFs instantly via iMessage SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS ImgPlay offers a subscription plan that unlocks all premium features, including: • Unlimited HD export without watermark • All export formats (GIF, MP4, APNG, WebP) • AI Background Remover • Full frame editing tools • All filters, text animations, and sticker effects • Ad-free experience Subscription options: • Weekly, monthly, and yearly plans available • 3-day free trial included • Cancel anytime Payment will be charged to your App Store account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. A one-time lifetime purchase option is also available for permanent access to all premium features. Privacy https://www.forapp.store/privacy-policy.html Terms https://www.forapp.store/terms-of-service.html

Screenshots

Shape It Camera4 screens
ImgPlay3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shape It Camera at none against ImgPlay's 4. Shape It Camera also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. ImgPlay sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Shape It Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Shape It Camera versus ImgPlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShape It CameraImgPlay
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLUIS CASTILLOåÆé¹ ē”°

In-app purchases

None

Shape It Camera

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

ImgPlay

Subscriptions3
  • gif weekly$0.997 Days
  • gif monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • gif yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • gif lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Shape It Camera free?
Shape It Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ImgPlay free?
ImgPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shape It Camera or ImgPlay have ads?
ImgPlay shows ads; Shape It Camera does not.

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