MemeYou vs. GIPHY.
GIPHY finds you the perfect GIF of someone else. MemeYou makes the reaction about you. They answer different questions, so this one isn't really a contest.
We make MemeYou and aren't affiliated with GIPHY. Details about GIPHY come from its App Store listing, as checked on November 5, 2026.
| GIPHY | MemeYou | |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Searches a library of existing GIFs, clips and stickers | Generates new reactions from your photo |
| Who's in the GIF | Pop culture, memes, TV and more | You, or your own dog or cat |
| Speed | Instant search | About 18 seconds per GIF in our tests |
| Choice | A vast library | 7 packs of 12 preset reactions |
| Needs a photo of you | No | Yes |
| Availability | Available now | Coming soon, iPhone only |
Use GIPHY when
- You need a reaction right now.
- You want a specific film, show, celebrity or meme.
- You don't want to upload a photo of yourself.
Use MemeYou when
- You're tired of sending the same GIF as everyone else.
- You want the joke to be about you, or your pet.
- You want stickers of yourself in Messages too.
Looking at other options? We've compared the main selfie and GIF apps side by side.
Common questions
Is MemeYou an alternative to GIPHY?
Only partly. GIPHY finds GIFs that already exist, and MemeYou makes new ones that star you. Many people would use both.
Can I make a GIF of myself on GIPHY?
GIPHY is built mainly around searching and sharing its library. Check its current app for its creation tools. If you already have a video of yourself, a GIF editor also works.
Does MemeYou have a GIF library to search?
No. MemeYou has no public library or feed. It only holds the example reactions and the GIFs you make, which stay on your iPhone until you delete them.
Be the GIF.
MemeYou is coming soon to iPhone.