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Head-to-head · Imessage Apps

Sticker.ly vs GIPHY Create

  • Updated Nov 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Sticker.ly #2 in Imessage Apps 8.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Sticker.ly
GIPHY Create #4 in Imessage Apps 7.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit GIPHY Create

Sticker.ly leads on 0 checks, GIPHY Create 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 scoreSticker.ly · 8.0/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresSticker.ly · 1 of 3

Sticker.ly scores higher on our rubric for imessage apps: 8.0 against 7.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

Sticker.ly is the better fit for iPhone users making and sharing custom stickers. GIPHY Create is the better fit for users creating GIFs to share in Messages.

  • Sticker.ly fits best

    iPhone users making and sharing custom stickers

  • GIPHY Create fits best

    Users creating GIFs to share in Messages

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Side by side

Feature Sticker.ly 8.0/10 Visit ↗ GIPHY Create 7.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.0 7.2
Ranking #2 in Imessage Apps #4 in Imessage Apps
Best for iPhone users making and sharing custom stickers Users creating GIFs to share in Messages
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price Free plan Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Sticker.ly 1/3 · GIPHY Create 0/3
Games in Messages — 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 Iphone Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • 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
  • Sticker-focused scope may not suit broader iMessage app needs
  • Mobile-only deployment excludes desktop sticker creation
  • Email is the listed support channel
  • 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

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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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. Sticker.lyImessage Apps 8.0Free plan
  2. GIPHY CreateImessage Apps 7.2Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • 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.

Sticker.ly vs GIPHY Create: questions

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

Sticker.ly scores higher on our rubric for imessage apps: 8.0 against 7.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

How do Sticker.ly and GIPHY Create compare?

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

Do Sticker.ly and GIPHY Create have a free plan?

Sticker.ly: Yes. GIPHY Create: Yes.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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