Best Instagram Story Animated Apps

224+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

The best instagram story animated apps on iPhone average 4.6★ across 224+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated September 2026.

Compare top Instagram Story Animated Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Storygram: Story Maker,CollageStorygram: Story Maker,CollageFree4.6★ (7)YesYesMay 2026
2Story Maker IG Video TemplatesStory Maker IG Video TemplatesFree4.8★ (781)YesYesSep 2026
3StoryLab for InstagramStoryLab for InstagramFree4.8★ (42)NoYesSep 2026
4Layout for InstagramLayout for InstagramFree4.8★ (1.8K)NoNoSep 2026
5Story Art: Story & Reels MakerStory Art: Story & Reels MakerFree4.8★ (3.3K)YesYesSep 2026
6Insta Story Maker: StorlyInsta Story Maker: StorlyFree4.6★ (309)YesYesSep 2026
7Story Maker - Story TemplatesStory Maker - Story TemplatesFree4.7★ (37)YesYesAug 2026
8Animated Stories EditorAnimated Stories EditorFreeNoYesMay 2026

Top Picks for Instagram Story Animated

Storygram: Story Maker,Collage#1

Storygram: Story Maker,Collage by Ekta Hirpara

IG Templates for Insta Stories
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
4.6(7 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Create stunning Instagram stories and posts with over 1000 templates and 5000+ resources. Easily design collages, add text, stickers, and filters to make your content stand out.

Story Maker IG Video Templates#2

Story Maker IG Video Templates by OCO Inc.

Insta Animated Story Collage
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.8😞(781 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Create engaging Instagram Stories with over 100 animated templates. Easily add your videos and photos to customize designs for sharing with friends. This tool simplifies the process of making visually appealing stories.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Lots of templates
  • 🚀 Fast editing
  • 👍 Aesthetically pleasing designs

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Textes not saved properly
  • 🔍 Limited text customization options
  • 💸 Subscription model
  • 🔍 Lack of features
  • 🔍 Buggy performance
  • 📢 Intrusive ads
StoryLab for Instagram#3

StoryLab for Instagram by Tiny Whale Pte. Ltd.

#1 Templates for IG stories
Worth Considering
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.8(42 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Create stunning social media content with animated and static templates. Easily customize designs with background cutouts, text effects, and animated elements to elevate your posts.

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FAQ about Instagram Story Animated

What are the best instagram story animated apps for iPhone?
Storygram: Story Maker,Collage tops our instagram story animated apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 7 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top instagram story animated apps we rank are free to download, including Storygram: Story Maker,Collage and Story Maker IG Video Templates.
Storygram: Story Maker,Collage shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 224+ instagram story animated apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Storygram offers weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly unlimited premium subscriptions. The weekly plan includes a 3-day free trial.
Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current billing period. You can manage this in your iTunes account settings.