# AnimatedPics vs Phodeo

The clearest difference is rating: Phodeo at 4.5 against AnimatedPics's 3.9. Phodeo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 60 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AnimatedPics sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Phodeo sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Phodeo holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 102 and 181 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of AnimatedPics's written reviews are positive against 67% of Phodeo's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

AnimatedPics ships an update every 60 months, Phodeo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AnimatedPics | Phodeo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animatedpics-image-animation/id840046325/reviews) | **[4.5 (181 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phodeo-animated-pic-maker/id1246722401/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 102 | **181** |
| Positive reviews | **70.9% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 60 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ki Tat Chung](https://appshunter.io/developer/294170919) | [Grassapper LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/667890727) |

## What reviewers say

### AnimatedPics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animatedpics-image-animation/id840046325)

Easily transform your photos into engaging animated videos for social media. Add stunning opening animations, smooth panning, and zooming effects to make your pictures stand out before sharing.

**Highlights:** Beautiful opening animations, Smooth panning & zooming, Decorative frames, Watermark customization (Pro Pack), Save and share to social media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deco 2 - Frame Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Deco 3 - Frame Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dividers - Frame Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Corners 1 - Frame Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Corners 2 - Frame Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- ✨ Fun to create
- 🤩 Good effects
- 🚀 Gets things done quick
- 💯 Awesome app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot save work
- ⚠️ Forced to rate
- 💸 Asking to pay again
- ❌ Doesn't work anymore
- 🤔 Confusing to use

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot save any work
- App asks to rate to unlock features
- Upgraded version disappeared after reinstall
- Error when trying to save to camera roll
- App won't save after applying FX

**Requested features**

- Add more features
- More animations and border options without purchase
- Option to not have opening animation
- Add more pictures
- Choice of extending video


### Phodeo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phodeo-animated-pic-maker/id1246722401)

Transform your photos and videos with dynamic animated effects. Go beyond basic filters and stickers to add exciting visuals like tornadoes or explosions to your content. Easily create and share unique animated creations with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Animated live effects, Customizable filters, Add text and sketches, Live video recording effects, Photo enhancement, GIF conversion

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove all Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Watermark | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Filters | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Fonts & Font colors | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Fx | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock everything | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🤩 Fun animations and effects
- 👍 Great for YouTube channel
- 👍 Tremendous variety of effects
- 👍 Good app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Watermark not removed after purchase
- 🐛 Payment failed but money taken
- 🐛 Upgrade not unlocking features
- 🐛 Ads still present after purchase
- 🐛 Cannot restore purchases after reinstall

**Reported bugs**

- Watermark not removed after purchase
- Payment failed but money taken
- Upgrade not unlocking features
- Ads still present after purchase
- Cannot restore purchases after reinstall

**Requested features**

- Add more effects
- Make effects longer for pictures and videos
- Allow adding more than two effects
- Fix inability to save with in-app purchased options for video


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AnimatedPics free?

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

### Is Phodeo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AnimatedPics or Phodeo?

Phodeo is rated higher. AnimatedPics averages 3.9 out of 5 from 102 ratings, while Phodeo averages 4.5 from 181 ratings.

### Do AnimatedPics or Phodeo have ads?

AnimatedPics shows ads; Phodeo does not.

### Which is updated more often, AnimatedPics or Phodeo?

AnimatedPics ships an update every 60 months, and Phodeo every 2 weeks. Most recently, AnimatedPics was updated on October 15, 2026 and Phodeo on October 21, 2026.

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