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Head-to-head · Imessage Apps

GIFwrapped vs Sticker.ly

  • Updated Nov 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score GIFwrapped #1 in Imessage Apps 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit GIFwrapped
Sticker.ly #2 in Imessage Apps 8.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Sticker.ly

GIFwrapped leads on 0 checks, Sticker.ly on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 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

GIFwrapped scores higher on our rubric for imessage apps: 8.4 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

On supported platforms, GIFwrapped gives you Both where Sticker.ly offers Iphone.

GIFwrapped is the better fit for iMessage users who want a searchable GIF library. Sticker.ly is the better fit for iPhone users making and sharing custom stickers.

  • GIFwrapped fits best

    iMessage users who want a searchable GIF library

  • Sticker.ly fits best

    iPhone users making and sharing custom stickers

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Side by side

Feature GIFwrapped 8.4/10 Visit ↗ Sticker.ly 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 8.0
Ranking #1 in Imessage Apps #2 in Imessage Apps
Best for iMessage users who want a searchable GIF library iPhone users making and sharing custom stickers
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $9.99/yr Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Mobile
Platforms iOS, macOS iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs Email
Integrations 3 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Solo Solo, Small business
Features GIFwrapped 1/3 · Sticker.ly 1/3
Games in Messages 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 Iphone
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.
  • Creates photo, captioned and animated stickers with Auto Cut
  • Removes photo backgrounds and supports sticker-pack sharing links or codes
  • Exports packs to WhatsApp and Telegram while supporting iMessage
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.
  • Sticker-focused scope may not suit broader iMessage app needs
  • Mobile-only deployment excludes desktop sticker creation
  • Email is the listed support channel
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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Sticker.ly is a mobile app for creating, organizing and sharing sticker packs. It serves iPhone and Android users who want to turn photos into stickers, add text captions, remove backgrounds or make animated stickers from videos. The app…

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  1. GIFwrappedImessage Apps 8.4Free plan
  2. Sticker.lyImessage Apps 8.0Free plan

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.

  • Sticker.ly — where it wins

    • Creates photo, captioned and animated stickers with Auto Cut
    • Removes photo backgrounds and supports sticker-pack sharing links or codes
    • Exports packs to WhatsApp and Telegram while supporting iMessage

    Where it doesn't

    • Sticker-focused scope may not suit broader iMessage app needs
    • Mobile-only deployment excludes desktop sticker creation
    • Email is the listed support channel

GIFwrapped vs Sticker.ly: questions

Which is better for imessage apps, GIFwrapped or Sticker.ly?

GIFwrapped scores higher on our rubric for imessage apps: 8.4 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

How do GIFwrapped and Sticker.ly compare?

All 4 checks we put side by side come out level: neither leads on any.

Do GIFwrapped and Sticker.ly have a free plan?

GIFwrapped: Yes. Sticker.ly: Yes.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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