Head-to-head · Imessage Apps
Moji Maker vs 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 ↗ |
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| 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 | ||
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| 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.… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
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.
- Moji Maker7.6/10 · Free plan · 3-day trial
A flexible iOS emoji builder with animated parts, stickers, and keyboard access.
Visit Moji MakerFull verdict → - GIPHY Create7.2/10 · Free plan
A free, flexible GIF editor that shares to GIPHY but lacks an iMessage extension.
Visit GIPHY CreateFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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