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Head-to-head · Imessage Apps

Moji Maker vs GIPHY Create

  • Updated Nov 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Moji Maker #3 in Imessage Apps 7.6/10 Free plan · 3-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Moji Maker
GIPHY Create #4 in Imessage Apps 7.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit GIPHY Create

Moji Maker leads on 0 checks, GIPHY Create on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMoji Maker · 7.6/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Moji Maker
  • Most featuresMoji Maker · 1 of 3

Moji Maker scores higher on our rubric for imessage apps: 7.6 against 7.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

Moji Maker is the better fit for iPhone users who want to build custom emoji. GIPHY Create is the better fit for users creating GIFs to share in Messages.

  • Moji Maker fits best

    iPhone users who want to build custom emoji

  • GIPHY Create fits best

    Users creating GIFs to share in Messages

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Side by side

Feature Moji Maker 7.6/10 Visit ↗ GIPHY Create 7.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.6 7.2
Ranking #3 in Imessage Apps #4 in Imessage Apps
Best for iPhone users who want to build custom emoji Users creating GIFs to share in Messages
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price — Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 3 days —
Deployment Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms iOS Web, iOS, Android
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Moji Maker 1/3 · GIPHY Create 0/3
Games in Messages Not checked yet Not checked yet
GIF search Not checked yet Not checked yet
Custom stickers ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Sticker packs Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported platforms Both Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Imports images, videos, GIFs, and URLs, including YouTube links.
  • Adds captions, stickers, layers, trims, crops, filters, and loop modes.
  • Supports mobile recording and camera-roll imports on iOS and Android.
Cons
  • 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
  • No iMessage extension or integration is listed.
  • Desktop uploads must be under 100 MB and shorter than 15 seconds.
  • Support is provided through documentation only.
Our verdict

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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GIPHY Create is a browser-based tool for turning images, videos, existing GIFs, and online media into shareable GIFs. It suits individuals and social-content creators who want to make and decorate short animations without paying for a…

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  1. Moji MakerImessage Apps 7.6Free plan · 3-day trial
  2. GIPHY CreateImessage Apps 7.2Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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
  • GIPHY Create — where it wins

    • Imports images, videos, GIFs, and URLs, including YouTube links.
    • Adds captions, stickers, layers, trims, crops, filters, and loop modes.
    • Supports mobile recording and camera-roll imports on iOS and Android.

    Where it doesn't

    • No iMessage extension or integration is listed.
    • Desktop uploads must be under 100 MB and shorter than 15 seconds.
    • Support is provided through documentation only.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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