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Head-to-head · Imessage Apps

GIFwrapped vs Moji Maker

  • Updated Nov 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score GIFwrapped #1 in Imessage Apps 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit GIFwrapped
Moji Maker #3 in Imessage Apps 7.6/10 Free plan · 3-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Moji Maker

GIFwrapped leads on 0 checks, Moji Maker on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGIFwrapped · 8.4/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Moji Maker

GIFwrapped scores higher on our rubric for imessage apps: 8.4 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

GIFwrapped is the better fit for iMessage users who want a searchable GIF library. Moji Maker is the better fit for iPhone users who want to build custom emoji.

  • GIFwrapped fits best

    iMessage users who want a searchable GIF library

  • Moji Maker fits best

    iPhone users who want to build custom emoji

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Side by side

Feature GIFwrapped 8.4/10 Visit ↗ Moji Maker 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 7.6
Ranking #1 in Imessage Apps #3 in Imessage Apps
Best for iMessage users who want a searchable GIF library iPhone users who want to build custom emoji
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $9.99/yr —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 3 days
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Mobile
Platforms iOS, macOS iOS
Built for Solo Solo, Small business
Features GIFwrapped 1/3 · Moji Maker 1/3
Games in Messages Not checked yet Not checked yet
GIF search ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Custom stickers Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Sticker packs Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported platforms Both Both
Our review
Pros
  • GIPHY-powered search finds GIFs from within the app.
  • Built-in iOS Messages extension makes GIFs shareable in Messages.
  • Dropbox sync keeps a custom GIF library between devices.
  • Thousands of configurable parts with resize, layering, move, and flip controls
  • Animated designs, random generation, and regularly updated parts
  • Drag-and-drop iMessage stickers plus a keyboard extension for other apps
Cons
  • The Messages extension is listed for iOS, not macOS.
  • Dropbox is required for syncing the library between devices.
  • Premium's published pricing page was last updated in 2023.
  • Coverage is limited to iPhone and iPad through iOS
  • Unlimited content requires a Weekly, Monthly, or Annual subscription
  • App Store pricing can vary by region
Our verdict

GIFwrapped is an iOS and macOS app for collecting, organizing, searching, and sharing GIFs. It suits people who want a personal library they can search and use in Messages, rather than relying only on finding GIFs when they need them.…

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Moji Maker is an iPhone and iPad app for creating personalized emojis from thousands of configurable parts. It suits solo users and small groups who want to design expressive characters rather than rely only on the standard emoji set.…

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  1. GIFwrappedImessage Apps 8.4Free plan
  2. Moji MakerImessage Apps 7.6Free plan · 3-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • GIFwrapped — where it wins

    • GIPHY-powered search finds GIFs from within the app.
    • Built-in iOS Messages extension makes GIFs shareable in Messages.
    • Dropbox sync keeps a custom GIF library between devices.

    Where it doesn't

    • The Messages extension is listed for iOS, not macOS.
    • Dropbox is required for syncing the library between devices.
    • Premium's published pricing page was last updated in 2023.
  • Moji Maker — where it wins

    • Thousands of configurable parts with resize, layering, move, and flip controls
    • Animated designs, random generation, and regularly updated parts
    • Drag-and-drop iMessage stickers plus a keyboard extension for other apps

    Where it doesn't

    • Coverage is limited to iPhone and iPad through iOS
    • Unlimited content requires a Weekly, Monthly, or Annual subscription
    • App Store pricing can vary by region

GIFwrapped vs Moji Maker: questions

Which is better for imessage apps, GIFwrapped or Moji Maker?

GIFwrapped scores higher on our rubric for imessage apps: 8.4 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

How do GIFwrapped and Moji Maker compare?

All 3 checks we put side by side come out level: neither leads on any.

Do GIFwrapped and Moji Maker have a free plan?

GIFwrapped: Yes. Moji Maker: Yes.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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