# Animation Maker Kids — Draw and Create 2D Animations

> Easy-to-use 2D animation creation app for kids with drawing and editing tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Arjun Gupte.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animation-maker-kids/id1557178263 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Arjun Gupte](https://appshunter.io/developer/620272974)
- Category: Productivity, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 867 App Store ratings · 182 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 115 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-03-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animation-maker-kids/id1557178263/reviews.md

## What is Animation Maker Kids?

Animation Maker Kids is an easy to use animation app for creating exciting animation sequences using drawings with fingers or with Apple Pencil. 
This app has all the traditional tools such as paint palette, auto-save, onion skin, brush eraser and frame controls for duplicating, inserting and copy/paste. You can make beautiful animations on your iPad in just a few steps and save out as an .MP4 to share with friends.

Using the thumbnail viewer at the bottom of the screen the user can adjust the timing and composition of each frame fast and easy. 
The animation feature is  easy to use and even the youngest of users can soon master making animations in little time, unsupported by parents and teachers.
Upon opening the app, they are greeted by a welcoming splash screen with an accompanying tutorial. 
This helpful tutorial will take the user through the application and its features. The prompts and visuals are easy to follow and a young user can create their first animation unsupported.

Features:
*Easy and fast workflow, get up and started in minutes
*Export out creations as MP4 , share with anyone
*Import Audio(mp3, wav) and scrub on timeline to sync animation with sound.
*Onion skinning, frame controls and Apple Pencil support for creating high quality animations
*Designed by animation teachers using the principles of Montessori teaching as a guide "Learn By Doing"
*Bundled library of animations ranging from simple to complex so that kids can learn by watching

Animation Maker Kids is created by Appy Monkeys , the award winning studio behind Blox 3D,Animate Me and Draw 3D Junior which have collectively been downloaded more than 3 million times globally and been featured by Apple and Google. Our apps have worn awards from Children's Tech review and have been featured by Purdue University in their STEAM/STEM guide for parents.

## Key features

- Draw with fingers or Apple Pencil
- Traditional animation tools (onion skin, frame controls)
- Export as MP4
- Import and sync audio
- Thumbnail viewer for frame adjustment
- Bundled library of example animations

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Features | $7.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Animation Maker Kids?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🤩 Fun and creative
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Good for beginners
- ⭐ Satisfying animations

**Cons**

- 💰 Expensive premium features
- 🔒 Limited free features
- ⏱️ Animations play too fast
- 🐛 Deletes progress/animations

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Animations randomly deleted
- App crashes when switching between projects

**Most requested features**

- More drawing tools
- Ability to adjust animation speed
- Unlimited free frames
- Save/export animations for free

## Recent user reviews (10 of 182)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animation-maker-kids/id1557178263/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Does not work anymore

*2026-08-01, version 2.0*

Does not load anymore with new iPad OS. Please fix it.

### 4/5 — Good but

*2026-07-28, version 2.0*

It is vary fun but everything is premium

### 5/5 — LOVE IT

*2026-07-18, version 2.0*

ITS THE BEST

### 5/5 — Good But...

*2026-07-04, version 2.0*

I love it like I’ll die for this app but I want to share this

### 2/5 — Fix this huge problem!!!!!!!!!

*2026-06-21*

1:I make an animation.
2:I look away for like 2 seconds.
3:I look back.
4:my animation I worked so hard on IS GONE!!


What the heck!?I worked on that for so long!!!!!!! BAD GAME.DONT PLAY.Its to hard to draw!!and how come peaple who are not paying for the thing only get 25 pages!?WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE GAME U ASK?? It’s a waste of time. I would never recommend this game in a million years.the only thing that’s good about it is NOTHING.IF UR TEMPTED TO HAVE A ANIMAITING GAME DO NKT DO THIS-UR HARD WORK WILL BE GONE.THATS WHY I GIVE THIS GAME TWO STAR!!

### 2/5 — Why do you have to pay?💵💵💵

*2026-06-18, version 2.0*

This is so unfair, and I am disappointed.
I am not paying 8 quid for an extension, and that is coming from an adult, and the makers are making money from a bunch of naive kids!

Though the app is addictive, it is for kids that don’t know that money isn’t endless.
Also, only 20 frames!!! Well that is a bit harsh. Kids want to make it as good as they can, and they have a limit, this is meant to be a fun beginners game.
 Please take the advice and change it!!!👎

### 4/5 — Good, but deleted so much work

*2026-06-14, version 2.0*

It’s really good but it deleted 45 MINS WORTH OF MY ANIMATION, AND I SPEND SO MUCH EFFORT ON IT. Pls add an auto save or something so this doesn’t happen.

### 3/5 — I mean it’s alright

*2026-06-10, version 2.0*

It’s alright, but why is the audio cost money? That’s kinda a scam. Also, why is unlimited colors cost money also? Also there is no fill bucket but other then that, it’s good 👍🏻

### 5/5 — Best thing in the whole world

*2026-05-31, version 2.0*

It’s really good for animating

### 1/5 — Animation maker kids is dumb😡

*2026-05-24, version 2.0*

This “game” 
Has lame fricking  suggestions

## Frequently asked questions about Animation Maker Kids

### What can I create with Animation Maker Kids?

You can create exciting 2D animation sequences by drawing with your fingers or an Apple Pencil. The app provides traditional animation tools like onion skinning and frame controls, allowing you to duplicate, insert, and copy/paste frames. You can also import audio to sync with your animations.

### How do I share my animations?

Once you've finished creating your animation, you can easily save it as an MP4 file. This allows you to share your creations with friends and family. The app also features a thumbnail viewer for quick adjustments to timing and composition.

### Is the app suitable for young children?

Yes, the app is designed to be easy to use, even for the youngest users. It includes a welcoming splash screen with a tutorial that guides users through the application and its features. The prompts and visuals are easy to follow, enabling children to create their first animation independently.

### What are the key features for creating animations?

Key features include a fast workflow, the ability to export creations as MP4, import audio for syncing, onion skinning, frame controls, and Apple Pencil support for high-quality animations. The app also includes a library of example animations to help users learn.

### What devices is Animation Maker Kids compatible with?

Based on the description mentioning Apple Pencil and iPad, the app is designed for iPad devices. It leverages the capabilities of the iPad for drawing and animation creation.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 2.0 — 2026-02-03

* Audio Import (.mp3, .wav)
* Scrub Audio on Timeline

### 1.1 — 2021-07-01

1>Added Color Wheel 
2>Eyedropper Tool
3>Optimised for iOS 14.6

### 1.0 — 2021-03-12

No release notes.

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