ImgPlay vs MakeAGIF

ImgPlay9.1Visit MakeAGIF8.5Visit

Higher score ImgPlay #3 in GIF Maker Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit ImgPlay

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MakeAGIF #8 in GIF Maker Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit MakeAGIF

• ImgPlay fits best

  Feature-rich GIF making on iOS and Android

• MakeAGIF fits best

  Web GIF creation from online video

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Side by side

Feature	ImgPlay 9.1/10 Visit ↗	MakeAGIF 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.5
Ranking	#3 in GIF Maker Software	#8 in GIF Maker Software
Best for	Feature-rich GIF making on iOS and Android	Web GIF creation from online video
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$29.99/yr	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Mobile	Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms	iOS, macOS	Web, Chrome extension
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features ImgPlay 3/4 · MakeAGIF 3/4
Video import	✓	✓
Screen recording	—	—
Watermark-free export	✓	✓
Transparent GIF export	✓	✓
Specs
Maximum file size	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Maximum GIF duration	Not checked yet	20 sec
Supported platforms	iOS, macOS	Web browser; Chrome extension; API
Our review
Pros	Edits videos, photos, Live Photos, bursts, and screen recordings Offers frame-level editing, AI cutout, optimization, and stop motion Exports GIF, MP4, APNG, and WebP with broad social sharing	Converts YouTube, social video URLs, uploads, and webcam captures Adds captions, stickers, filters, speed controls, and ping-pong effects Offers web, API, and Chrome extension access
Cons	Advanced tools require a Pro subscription Pricing may vary by region and Google Play Its focus is mobile rather than a broad desktop workflow	Video-to-GIF duration is capped at 20 seconds Advanced features such as HD GIFs require Premium Membership The editor is focused on GIF creation rather than screen recording
Our verdict	ImgPlay is a GIF-making and editing app from ImgBase, Inc. for iOS and Android, with the product description also identifying iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Vision, and Android devices. It is designed for people creating GIFs, memes, stop-motion… Read the review →	MakeAGIF is a browser-based GIF creation and sharing service for individuals and casual creators. It supports GIF creation from uploaded images, uploaded videos, video URLs, YouTube URLs, social video URLs, and webcam captures. The editor… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ImgPlay — where it wins

  • Edits videos, photos, Live Photos, bursts, and screen recordings
  • Offers frame-level editing, AI cutout, optimization, and stop motion
  • Exports GIF, MP4, APNG, and WebP with broad social sharing

  Where it doesn't

  • Advanced tools require a Pro subscription
  • Pricing may vary by region and Google Play
  • Its focus is mobile rather than a broad desktop workflow

• MakeAGIF — where it wins

  • Converts YouTube, social video URLs, uploads, and webcam captures
  • Adds captions, stickers, filters, speed controls, and ping-pong effects
  • Offers web, API, and Chrome extension access

  Where it doesn't

  • Video-to-GIF duration is capped at 20 seconds
  • Advanced features such as HD GIFs require Premium Membership
  • The editor is focused on GIF creation rather than screen recording

• ImgPlay9.1/10 · Free plan

  A versatile mobile GIF editor with broad media imports, exports, and sharing options.

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• MakeAGIF8.5/10 · Free plan

  A flexible web GIF maker for turning online videos, images, and webcam captures into GIFs.

  Visit MakeAGIFFull verdict →