# AnimatedPics vs Silli

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AnimatedPics at 71% against Silli's 0%. Silli's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 60 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AnimatedPics sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Silli sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AnimatedPics ships an update every 60 months, Silli every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AnimatedPics | Silli |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animatedpics-image-animation/id840046325/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **102** | — |
| Positive reviews | **70.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 60 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ki Tat Chung](https://appshunter.io/developer/294170919) | [Rikilicious AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/869487591) |

## 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


### Silli

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silli/id1481002759)

Bring photos with faces to life by creating animated videos with custom audio. Add your own voice or sounds to make static images move and express themselves for endless entertainment.

**Highlights:** Animate photos with faces, Record custom audio, Create animated videos, Add voiceovers, Endless fun

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Silli Unlocked | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AnimatedPics free?

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

### Is Silli free?

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

### Do AnimatedPics or Silli have ads?

AnimatedPics shows ads; Silli does not.

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

AnimatedPics ships an update every 60 months, and Silli every 9 days. Most recently, AnimatedPics was updated on October 3, 2026 and Silli on September 29, 2026.

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