Best Gif Apps For Texting

243+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated October 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our gif apps for texting list covers 243+ iPhone apps updated through October 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Gif Apps For Texting (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1GIF KeyboardGIF KeyboardFree4.7★ (1.4M)YesNoNov 2026
2getGIF - search and share GIFsgetGIF - search and share GIFsFree4.7★ (9.6K)NoNoNov 2026
3GIPHY: The GIF Search EngineGIPHY: The GIF Search EngineFree4.8★ (730K)YesNoNov 2026
4GIFs for TextingGIFs for TextingFree4.6★ (2.1K)YesNoNov 2026
5gif text : animated messaginggif text : animated messagingFree4.1★ (337)NoYesOct 2026
6GIF Genius: GIF keyboardGIF Genius: GIF keyboardFree4.4★ (38)YesYesNov 2026
7QuickGIF: GIF SearchQuickGIF: GIF SearchFree—NoYesOct 2026
8Adult Emoji Animated GIFsAdult Emoji Animated GIFsFree4.3★ (41K)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Gif Apps For Texting

GIF Keyboard#1

GIF Keyboard by Tenor

Find the perfect GIFs
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.7😐(1.4M ratings)
FreeAds
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Enhance your messages with animated GIFs and videos directly from your keyboard. Discover, create, and share the perfect visual to express your emotions, jokes, or clever responses in any conversation. Personalize your content with stickers and custom packs.

What We Love

  • 💡 Lots of choices
  • 🚀 Quick and easy to use
  • 🤍 Helpful in times of need
  • 👍 Great selection of GIFs
  • 😊 Fun and enjoyable to use

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Requires full keyboard access
  • 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
  • 🔍 Poor search and organization
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with data access
  • 🙄 Aggressive prompting for reviews
4.7😊(9.6K ratings)
Free
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Discover and share animated GIFs quickly. Browse trending and popular content, search by hashtag, and organize favorites. A Today View widget keeps you updated on new GIFs.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great app
  • 👍 Fun and creative
  • 👍 Lots of options
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Awesome GIFs
  • 👍 Keeps people laughing

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 GIFs not updating
  • 🐛 Saving GIFs not working
  • 🐛 Inappropriate content
  • 🤔 Lack of diversity in GIFs
GIPHY: The GIF Search Engine#3

GIPHY: The GIF Search Engine by Giphy, Inc.

GIF Keyboard & Sticker Maker
Worth Considering
📷 Photo & Video
4.8😐(730K ratings)
FreeAds
#72in Photo & Video
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Access and share a vast library of animated GIFs, video clips, and stickers. Create your own custom animated content with easy-to-use tools. Enhance your messages and social media posts with dynamic reactions and visual flair.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great variety of GIFs
  • 🚀 Easy to use and navigate
  • 💡 Ability to create and upload custom GIFs
  • 🎨 Visually appealing app design

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🔍 Unreliable search functionality
  • 📂 Lack of organization for saved GIFs
  • 💢 Excessive ads and monetization
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with required permissions

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FAQ about Gif Apps For Texting

What are the best gif apps for texting for iPhone?
GIF Keyboard tops our gif apps for texting ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 1.4M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top gif apps for texting we rank are free to download, including GIF Keyboard and getGIF - search and share GIFs.
GIF Keyboard shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 243+ gif apps for texting on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.