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MotionBook - Draw & Animate

MotionBook - Draw & Animate

Best Flipbook Animation Maker

3.6K ratings
489 reviews
📷 Photo & Video
🎨 Graphics & Design
Free
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Released
April 4, 2018
Updated
September 30, 2026

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亮 彭
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Create traditional frame-by-frame animations with a natural feel pen and eraser toolset. Manage pages easily with a timeline, utilize onion skinning for reference, and export your creations to video or GIF. Integrated with iOS Files for seamless management.

✓Frame-by-frame animation tools
✓Natural feel pen and eraser set
✓Pressure sensitivity support
✓Timeline for page management
✓Onion skinning
✓Export to video (mp4) or GIF
✓iOS Files integration
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What users say about MotionBook

Reviews of MotionBook are mostly positive: the Graphics & Design app is rated 4.5/5 from 3.6K App Store ratings. What users like most: easy to use, simple animation process. Top complaints: occasional crashes and glitches, key features locked behind paywall. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Easy to use
  • 🚀Simple animation process
  • 💡Helpful onion skin and duplicate frame features
  • 🚀Clean and straightforward interface
  • 👍Good for beginners
  • 👍No ads
  • 👍Affordable premium version

Negative things

  • 🐛Occasional crashes and glitches
  • 🔒Key features locked behind paywall
  • 👎Limited drawing tools and brush sizes
  • 👎No fill tool or layers
  • 👎Inability to rotate or zoom canvas
  • 👎Difficulty seeing previous frames while drawing
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What's New in MotionBook

1.7.2

September 30, 2026

MotionBook now fits the latest iOS design.

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User reviews

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I RECOMMEND I GOT 153K FOLLOWERS CUZ OF IT IN 2 MONTHS

Loki this app is good there might not be the best but the best thing about this app is how simple it is and you can make a video of yourself and animate it which is crazy and got me 153k followers on Insta check me out @ojinmotionn and this app
OOli_Jackson

Make premium the basics

Please make the non premium people be able to drag drawings, or circle stuff with an eraser to erase everything in the circle! Overall great app
IImapineapple0986

So good!!

This app is amazing I love that there are no ads it helps me use less of my time animating.
I also can’t believe that an app this good is free.
Great app
MMMr. Ding dong man

BEST APP

BEST. ANIMATER EVER only bad thing is u have to pay to get rid of the
water mark
IIdk.idk.idk.idk.idk

THIS APP SUCKS

I spend all my hours to made the animation and close it boom dissapear and its ahh app dont download this
YYoubettetfixthat
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Animations getting deleted unexpectedly

Bug

Zooming in/out causing drawing issues

Bug

Inability to purchase premium features

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Add layers and ability to move/edit frames

Feature

Implement fill tool and larger brush sizes

Feature

Allow canvas rotation and more zoom control

Feature

Add audio support for animations

Feature

Improve onion skin visibility and customization

Feature

FAQ

What is MotionBook?

MotionBook is an application designed for creating traditional frame-by-frame flipbook animations. It provides a set of digital tools that mimic the feel of traditional drawing instruments, allowing users to bring their animated ideas to life on their iOS devices.

What are the key features of MotionBook?

Key features include a natural feel pen and eraser toolset with pressure sensitivity support, a timeline for managing pages, an onion skin option for reference, advanced editing tools, and the ability to export animations as video (mp4) or GIF. It also integrates with the iOS Files system for easy file management.

How much does MotionBook cost?

The application is free to download and use, offering in-app purchases. Specific details on the cost of in-app purchases for additional features or content are not provided in the description.

What devices is MotionBook compatible with?

MotionBook is designed for use on iPads and iPhones. It leverages iOS system features like the Files system and iCloud for file management and syncing across these devices.

What are some common use cases for MotionBook?

Users can create short animated sequences, develop characters, experiment with storytelling through animation, or even create custom stickers. It can also be used to learn drawing poses by using video clips as backgrounds or to add hand-drawn elements to existing videos.