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Reel vs GIFUP

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Reel compared with GIFUP
DetailReel logo ReelGIFUP logo GIFUP
What it doesA portable 4-track recorder for iPhone with hardware-inspired workflow GIF tools that run in your browser with no upload, sign-up, watermark or file size limits
StageNot given Established
FoundedNot given 2007
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelPaid Free
Pricing$14.99 / £14.99 / €17.99 one-time purchase Not given
Key features
  • 32-bit float audio recording up to 96kHz
  • 4 tracks per recording, stereo or mono
  • Overdub and punch-in with latency compensation
  • Bar-synced looper with 1, 2, 4, 8 or 16 bar lengths
  • Jog wheel interface with haptic feedback
  • MIDI clock and transport sync
  • 8-in / 10-out USB audio routing
  • Export as WAV, AIFF or M4A with stems
  • Reverse playback and reverse recording
  • Master Record and Resample
  • Convert video to GIF with trim, width and frame rate controls
  • Compress GIFs to meet platform size limits
  • Resize GIFs by exact pixels or percentage
  • Convert GIF to MP4
  • Crop GIFs to remove empty space or reframe
  • Add text to GIFs with caption options
  • Convert MP4 to GIF directly from phone or screen recording
  • Platform-specific presets for Discord, Slack, Twitch and WhatsApp
  • Generate shareable links for converted files
  • Local processing with no server uploads
What makes it different
  • Hardware-inspired jog wheel interface with haptic feedback for tactile control
  • 32-bit float audio recording with no clipping worries
  • One-time purchase with no subscription or ads
  • Auto-routing with any class-compliant USB audio interface
  • Local-first recording with optional iCloud sync
  • All processing happens in your browser—files never upload to a server unless you request a shareable link
  • No file size limits or frame caps, only constrained by your computer's memory
  • Presets automatically configure output for specific platforms and their technical limits
  • Rebuilt in 2026 for modern browsers using FFmpeg WebAssembly technology
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)2 no change since last check26 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)912
Citation Flow (Majestic)2335
Referring domains (Majestic)21146

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