PhraseChat vs GIF Maker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PhraseChat
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PhraseChat is a keyboard for iOS devices that allows end-users the ability to quickly generate text messages based on pre-loaded phrases. Complete grouping and message content customization available. A quick start guide is located here: http://www.canassist.ca/software/PhraseChatQuickGuide.pdf *** WHO IS IT FOR? *** PhraseChat is for people who cannot easily type messages due to vision impairments, or physical disabilities. *** KEY FEATURES *** --Keyboard speaks phrases on first tap and types them on second tap --Organize phrases into groups --Quickly input time-based messages *** SUPPORT *** To report a problem with the app, or to make a suggestion about the future development of Switch Music, please email appsupport@canassist.ca *** CANASSIST at the UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA *** CanAssist at the University of Victoria is dedicated to developing customized technologies and services for people with disabilities, with a focus on clients in British Columbia, Canada.
GIF Maker
Easily create animated GIFs from your photos and videos. Add text, emojis, and custom backgrounds to personalize your creations. Save your animations as GIFs or videos to share with friends.
- Create GIFs instantly
- Add unlimited frames
- Include emojis
- Custom backgrounds
- Save as GIF or video
- Multiple font options
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GIF Maker helpes you create an amazing GIF image instantly! Features - Easy to use. - You can add so many frames as you want. - Emojis are available to use in your GIF. - Fill the background with color or your favorite image. - Ability to save as GIF or video. - So many fonts for using in text. Download now and you will love it!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PhraseChat at none against GIF Maker's shown. PhraseChat also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). GIF Maker's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 13 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PhraseChat ships an update every 13 months, GIF Maker every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PhraseChat | GIF Maker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 27.6% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | University of Victoria | Atthaporn Chanprakon |
In-app purchases
PhraseChat
No in-app purchases
GIF Maker
No in-app purchases
