# Animato

> App for creating and animating custom stickers for messaging and videos. (iPhone/iPad app by Stefan Messmer.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animato/id872486776 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Stefan Messmer](https://appshunter.io/developer/380068283)
- Category: Entertainment, Photo & Video
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 104 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany), Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2014-05-08
- Data updated: 2026-11-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animato/id872486776/reviews.md

## What is Animato?

All animato® features:
• Make Stickers
	– take new pictures by camera
	– choose existing pictures from camera roll
	– edit pictures to create selection
• Pick existing stickers from the animato® store
	– sets available via in-app purchase
• Animate self-made or purchased stickers
	– set and remove animation handles
	– animate by moving or force touching handles
	– use the circular timeline for timing
	– reset the animation
	– toggle background on/off
• Use video and audio
	– take video and put the sticker into the real world
	– record audio and let your sticker talk
• Share
	– via any messaging app like iMessage, Telegram, WeChat, Facebook Messenger…
	– save to camera roll
• iMessage integration
	– access animato® via iMessage

## Key features

- Create stickers from photos
- Animate stickers with handles
- Use circular timeline for animation
- Add stickers to videos
- Record audio for stickers
- Share via messaging apps
- iMessage integration

## Is Animato safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Animato.

## Is Animato legit?

Animato appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Animato is 73 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animato/id872486776/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Almost what i was looking for

*2018-04-08*

I was looking for an app that animates pictures the way this one does, but it doesn't seem to export in HD. Not useful for professional use because of that, but still fun to use.

## Frequently asked questions about Animato

### How do I create stickers with Animato?

You can create stickers by taking new pictures with your camera or selecting existing pictures from your camera roll. The app allows you to edit these pictures to create your desired selection for a sticker.

### Can I animate the stickers I create in Animato?

Yes, Animato allows you to animate self-made or purchased stickers. You can set and remove animation handles, then animate by moving or force touching these handles using a circular timeline for timing.

### Does Animato support using video and audio with stickers?

Yes, you can take video and place your sticker into the real world within the video. You can also record audio to make your sticker talk.

### How can I share my animated stickers made with Animato?

You can share your creations via any messaging app like iMessage, Telegram, WeChat, and Facebook Messenger. You can also save them directly to your camera roll.

### Does Animato have ads?

No, Animato does not contain advertisements.

### What devices is Animato available on?

Animato is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### When was Animato last updated?

Animato was last updated on November 10, 2018, with version 2.0.2.

### What is the age rating for Animato?

Animato has an age rating of 4+.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.2 — 2018-11-10

Fixed bug with transparent input images

### 2.0.1 — 2018-10-06

Small bugfixes

### 2.0 — 2018-10-02

Brand new Animato 2.0. Fresh updated design and all features free to use :). Enjoy!

### 1.2.1 — 2017-01-02

Bugfixes

### 1.2 — 2016-12-05

- New Help Overlays
- Better Animations

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