Alternatives to GIF Keyboard

Best GIF Keyboard Alternatives in 2026

By App Store Tracker Editorial · Updated — App Store ratings fetched to

The short version

GIF Keyboard earns its following, but it is not the only app that fits the job. Our top alternative is GIF Genius: GIF keyboard, the closest match at 90% similarity. It is a paid app with in-app purchases and ranks first on how closely it matches what GIF Keyboard does. Below we rank 10 options by embedding similarity and current App Store ratings so you can compare features, pricing and reviews before you switch.

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10 alternatives
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GIF Keyboard

Tenor

4.7(1.4M)
Free
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People search for alternatives when pricing shifts, a feature goes missing, an account gets stuck, or they just want a different option. GIF Keyboard carries a 4.67 rating from about 1.4M ratings, so any replacement has a high bar to clear. Every app on this list serves the same purpose as GIF Keyboard, which means you can move over without learning a new type of tool. We rank them two ways. Embedding similarity measures how closely each app matches GIF Keyboard by what it actually does, not by keywords alone. Live App Store ratings show how real users score each one right now. For every pick you get a short read on why it is similar and where it differs, so the right choice is clear before you tap download.

GIF Keyboard alternatives compared

AppRatingPrice
GIF Maker - Memes & GIFs4.6 (88K)Free
GIF Maker ◐4.7 (3K)Free · IAP
Keyboard Theme- Fonts & Themes4.0 (6.8K)Free · IAP
Emoji Keyboard - Gif Stickers4.4 (2.1K)Free · IAP
GIF Keyboard & Search - GIFFF4.6 (1.2K)Free · IAP
Design Keyboard - Theme, Emoji4.4 (1.3K)Free · IAP
Keyboard Theme & Skins4.7 (12)—
GIF Genius: GIF keyboard3.3 (12)Free · IAP
Color your keyboard - custom2.7 (19)Free
GIFIT - GIF Maker—Free

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10 alternatives to GIF Keyboard

  1. 1GIF Maker - Memes & GIFs icon

    #1GIF Maker - Memes & GIFs

    Brain Craft Ltd

    4.6(88K)
    Free
    86% similar
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    Why it's similar

    GIF Maker - Memes & GIFs covers the same ground as GIF Keyboard, scoring an 86% similarity match. It bills itself around "Video to Gif Creator & Editor", aimed at the same audience. Users rate it 4.64 across 87K ratings, putting it on solid footing.

    How it differs

    On pricing it is free with in-app purchases. It comes from Brain Craft Ltd, so expect a different design language and update rhythm. Its feature mix and layout differ from GIF Keyboard, which is worth a look in screenshots before switching.

    See full data on GIF Maker - Memes & GIFs →
  2. 2GIF Maker ◐ icon

    #2GIF Maker ◐

    Float Tech, LLC

    4.7(3K)
    Free · IAP
    86% similar
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    Why it's similar

    GIF Maker ◐ covers the same ground as GIF Keyboard, scoring an 86% similarity match. It bills itself around "Create from Photos or Videos", aimed at the same audience. Users rate it 4.73 across 3K ratings, putting it on solid footing.

    How it differs

    On pricing it is free to download. Its audience is much smaller than GIF Keyboard, a draw for anyone who wants a lighter, less crowded option. It comes from Float Tech, LLC, so expect a different design language and update rhythm.

    See full data on GIF Maker ◐ →
  3. 3Keyboard Theme- Fonts & Themes icon

    #3Keyboard Theme- Fonts & Themes

    Adeeb Haddad

    4.0(6.8K)
    Free · IAP
    86% similar
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    Why it's similar

    Keyboard Theme- Fonts & Themes covers the same ground as GIF Keyboard, scoring an 86% similarity match. It bills itself around "Stylish Text & Wallpapers Art", aimed at the same audience. Users rate it 4.04 across 7K ratings, putting it on solid footing.

    How it differs

    It is a paid app with in-app purchases. Its audience is much smaller than GIF Keyboard, a draw for anyone who wants a lighter, less crowded option. It comes from Adeeb Haddad, so expect a different design language and update rhythm.

    See full data on Keyboard Theme- Fonts & Themes →
  4. 4Emoji Keyboard - Gif Stickers icon

    #4Emoji Keyboard - Gif Stickers

    柳 王

    4.4(2.1K)
    Free · IAP
    88% similar
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    Why it's similar

    Emoji Keyboard - Gif Stickers covers the same ground as GIF Keyboard, scoring an 88% similarity match. It answers the same core need, so the switch from GIF Keyboard stays familiar. Users rate it 4.42 across 2K ratings, putting it on solid footing.

    How it differs

    It is a paid app with in-app purchases. Reviewers lean positive, with one calling it "Okay emoji's". Its audience is much smaller than GIF Keyboard, a draw for anyone who wants a lighter, less crowded option. It comes from 婷 熊, so expect a different design language and update rhythm.

    See full data on Emoji Keyboard - Gif Stickers →
  5. 5GIF Keyboard & Search - GIFFF icon

    #5GIF Keyboard & Search - GIFFF

    Space Node Co., Ltd.

    4.6(1.2K)
    Free · IAP
    89% similar
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    Why it's similar

    GIF Keyboard & Search - GIFFF covers the same ground as GIF Keyboard, scoring an 89% similarity match. It bills itself around "Send GIFs anywhere, instantly", aimed at the same audience. Users rate it 4.52 across 831 ratings, putting it on solid footing.

    How it differs

    It is a paid app with in-app purchases. Its audience is much smaller than GIF Keyboard, a draw for anyone who wants a lighter, less crowded option. It comes from Space Node Co., Ltd., so expect a different design language and update rhythm.

    See full data on GIF Keyboard & Search - GIFFF →
  6. 6Design Keyboard - Theme, Emoji icon

    #6Design Keyboard - Theme, Emoji

    ideal app team

    4.4(1.3K)
    Free · IAP
    87% similar
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    Why it's similar

    Design Keyboard - Theme, Emoji covers the same ground as GIF Keyboard, scoring an 87% similarity match. It bills itself around "Fonts, Emoji, Themes, Photo", aimed at the same audience. Users rate it 4.43 across 1K ratings, putting it on solid footing.

    How it differs

    It is a paid app with in-app purchases. Its audience is much smaller than GIF Keyboard, a draw for anyone who wants a lighter, less crowded option. It comes from ideal app team, so expect a different design language and update rhythm.

    See full data on Design Keyboard - Theme, Emoji →
  7. 7Keyboard Theme & Skins icon

    #7Keyboard Theme & Skins

    Arkadiusz Witas

    4.7(12)
    86% similar
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    Why it's similar

    DIY Keyboard: Fonts & Themes covers the same ground as GIF Keyboard, scoring an 86% similarity match. It bills itself around "Kaomoji Keyboard Custum Skins", aimed at the same audience. Early reviews put it at 4.5 from 6 ratings.

    How it differs

    It is a paid app with in-app purchases. Its audience is much smaller than GIF Keyboard, a draw for anyone who wants a lighter, less crowded option. It comes from Arkadiusz Witas, so expect a different design language and update rhythm.

    See full data on Keyboard Theme & Skins →
  8. 8GIF Genius: GIF keyboard icon

    #8GIF Genius: GIF keyboard

    Dangerous Design LLC

    3.3(12)
    Free · IAP
    90% similar
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    Why it's similar

    GIF Genius: GIF keyboard covers the same ground as GIF Keyboard, scoring a 90% similarity match. It bills itself around "Search GIFs on your keyboard", aimed at the same audience. Early reviews put it at 3.33 from 12 ratings.

    How it differs

    It is a paid app with in-app purchases. Its audience is much smaller than GIF Keyboard, a draw for anyone who wants a lighter, less crowded option. It comes from Dangerous Design LLC, so expect a different design language and update rhythm.

    See full data on GIF Genius: GIF keyboard →
  9. 9Color your keyboard - custom icon

    #9Color your keyboard - custom

    Giacomo Guglielmi

    2.7(19)
    Free
    86% similar
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    Why it's similar

    Color your keyboard - custom covers the same ground as GIF Keyboard, scoring an 86% similarity match. It bills itself around "keys customizer, better fonts", aimed at the same audience. Early reviews put it at 2.74 from 19 ratings.

    How it differs

    On pricing it is free with no in-app purchases. Its audience is much smaller than GIF Keyboard, a draw for anyone who wants a lighter, less crowded option. It comes from Giacomo Guglielmi, so expect a different design language and update rhythm.

    See full data on Color your keyboard - custom →
  10. 10GIFIT - GIF Maker icon

    #10GIFIT - GIF Maker

    Nassim Aoude

    0.0(0)
    Free
    87% similar
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    Why it's similar

    GIFIT - GIF Maker covers the same ground as GIF Keyboard, scoring an 87% similarity match. It bills itself around "Turn Live Photos into GIFs", aimed at the same audience. It is newer, so user volume is still building.

    How it differs

    On pricing it is a paid app. It has no ratings yet, so it is less proven than GIF Keyboard. It comes from Nassim Aoude, so expect a different design language and update rhythm. Its feature mix and layout differ from GIF Keyboard, which is worth a look in screenshots before switching.

    See full data on GIFIT - GIF Maker →

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How we ranked these 10 alternatives

Embedding similarity

Every app in our database carries a dense vector embedding derived from its title, subtitle, full description, and category metadata. To find apps similar to GIF Keyboard, we compute cosine distance against every other app and keep the closest 30. The similarity score shown on each pick is 1 - distance/2 clamped to [0,1] — 100% means the embedding spaces are identical, 0% means orthogonal.

Ranking

Apps from GIF Keyboard's own developer are left out. The 10 most similar of the rest are ordered by App Store rating times the logarithm of their rating count, so a 4.8-star app with 100,000 ratings ranks above a 4.5-star app with 200 ratings.

Data dates

The similar-app list was computed on May 25, 2026. Ratings are the latest US App Store fetch for each app, taken between October 31, 2026 and November 4, 2026. Prices and update dates come from Apple when the page is built.

What we don't do

No paid placements. No affiliate links. No sponsored picks. Read our full methodology.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to GIF Keyboard?+
GIF Maker - Memes & GIFs by Brain Craft Ltd has the strongest App Store rating of the 10 apps here: 4.6 stars from 87,996 US ratings on October 31, 2026.
Which app is most like GIF Keyboard?+
GIF Genius: GIF keyboard is the closest match: its App Store listing is 90% similar to GIF Keyboard's by text embedding.
Are there free GIF Keyboard alternatives?+
Yes. 9 of the 10 apps are free to download on the App Store: GIF Maker - Memes & GIFs, GIF Maker ◐, Keyboard Theme- Fonts & Themes, Emoji Keyboard - Gif Stickers, GIF Keyboard & Search - GIFFF, Design Keyboard - Theme, Emoji, GIF Genius: GIF keyboard, Color your keyboard - custom, GIFIT - GIF Maker.

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