# StopMotionGIF -  Animated GIF — Create Stop Motion GIFs!

> App for creating stop-motion animated GIFs from camera frames. (iPhone/iPad app by Eric Marschner.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopmotiongif-animated-gif/id960463469 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Eric Marschner](https://appshunter.io/developer/319178159)
- Category: Photo & Video, Entertainment
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.39/5 from 1,059 App Store ratings · 108 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2015-02-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopmotiongif-animated-gif/id960463469/reviews.md

## What is StopMotionGIF?

Create frame-by-frame animated GIFs with your camera!  Stop Motion GIF is very easy to use.  Features include:

* Ghost ("onion skin") frame layering to help you line up frames!
* Alter the playback speed of the GIF
* Simple editing tools to add/delete frames and add text to existing GIFs.
* Save GIF to photo library
* Save GIF as MP4 video
* Share GIF via email, MMS
* Export GIF to 5SecondsApp for for more advanced editing.

## Key features

- Frame-by-frame animation
- Ghost frame layering (onion skin)
- Adjustable playback speed
- Add/delete frames
- Add text to GIFs
- Save as GIF or MP4
- Share via email/MMS

## What do users think of StopMotionGIF?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Simple and efficient
- 😊 Fun and creative
- 🎨 Great for LEGO stop motion

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and deletes progress
- 🔍 Limited editing features
- 📽️ No sound or voice recording
- 🔄 Difficulty going back to edit

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Frames sometimes appear pitch black
- Onion skin feature doesn't always work
- App crashes and deletes projects

**Most requested features**

- Add sound and voice recording
- Improve stability and prevent data loss
- Expand editing tools and options
- Allow screen rotation on tablets

## Recent user reviews (10 of 108)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopmotiongif-animated-gif/id960463469/reviews.md

### 1/5 — REALLY ANNOYING

*2023-10-29, version 1.1.9*

I worked on a Lego themed project for over an hour and the app randomly deleted what I had been working on. I was SO ANNOYED! But I still tried to make my project again a few hours later I was finished and it seemed to have saved but it was kinda sus how it kept loading and suddenly the app shut down and deleted everything AGAIN! Absolute RUBBISH I do not recommend.

### 4/5 — Pretty good one small prob

*2022-09-18*

It’s pretty good overall just a couple issues, for me at The beginning of every project it fillips the camera and the first frame is inverted. Second problem sometimes frames are just pitch black. But overall very good.

### 5/5 — :)

*2022-07-23, version 1.1.9*

Literally the best thing ever

### 5/5 — My fave app🤗!

*2022-06-30, version 1.1.9*

This app is really fun and you could animate any toy you have like Lego is a good one to use so I really very do recommend this app! Also I wanted to say how you can change the speed of your animation!

### 2/5 — Good for beginners but sometimes plays up

*2022-06-29, version 1.1.9*

This app has all you need for a beginner. Though I would say is that it is very simple, and has no editing filters, or titles. So use this to learn, then use a different app to make actual movies. Sometimes the onionskin does not work very well, and just doesn’t show up at all, also the screen freeze a lot. Just remember not to do any long films, as my one did not load and I lost it. So good for beginners but not very reliable.

### 4/5 — Good app

*2022-06-08, version 1.1.9*

I like it!

### 5/5 — Good Game 😊👍🏻😀😀😁😉

*2022-02-20, version 1.1.9*

i dont have many issues with this game. but only 1. ok, how many pixel thingymcjigs would you want? probably all the way but, it says that you can set the pixels to 000% but u would definitely not want that. i am a child but, i really loooove this game. well, it isnt really a game 👾♟📞📱 btw my favourite emoji is 🍪🍩🍫🧸

### 1/5 — Worst stop motion app ever

*2022-02-09, version 1.1.9*

This app can’t even screen rotate, I’ve never had a worse app than this it was free I guess, but I have stop motion by apple and it’s free and ten times better and I’m just a kid!

### 5/5 — Sacks review

*2022-02-07, version 1.1.9*

Good

### 1/5 — Hate it!

*2021-12-29, version 1.1.9*

I hate this app I had so many troubles i didn’t know how to import pictures and I’m planning to make a YouTube channel and I wanted to use this app for an intro but it did not work I hate this app and every thing in it.

## Frequently asked questions about StopMotionGIF

### What does StopMotionGIF do?

StopMotionGIF allows you to create animated GIFs by capturing individual frames with your camera. It provides tools to help you line up shots, adjust animation speed, and edit frames. You can then save your creations as GIF files or MP4 videos.

### What are the key features of StopMotionGIF?

Key features include ghost frame layering (onion skin) for precise alignment, the ability to alter playback speed, simple editing tools for adding/deleting frames and text, and options to save as GIF or MP4. You can also share your creations directly.

### Is StopMotionGIF free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. It does not appear to have any in-app purchases or advertisements based on the provided information.

### What can I do with the GIFs I create?

You can save your animated GIFs to your device's photo library, export them as MP4 videos, or share them directly via email and MMS. For more advanced editing, you can export to 5SecondsApp.

### Who is this app for?

This app is designed for anyone who wants to easily create stop-motion animations and animated GIFs using their smartphone camera. It's suitable for hobbyists, content creators, or anyone looking for a simple animation tool.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.9 — 2018-03-07

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

* Fix issue when added text to a GIF with a transparent background rendered as a black background
* Added text shadow color 
* Update UI

### 1.1.8 — 2017-09-27

More bug fixes!  Fixes crash on save to photo album for new installs.

### 1.1.7 — 2017-09-21

Bug fixes!

### 1.1.6 — 2017-04-10

Minor UI and bug fixes!

### 1.1.5 — 2016-09-13

Minor fixes and enhancements for iOS 10.

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All apps by Eric Marschner: https://appshunter.io/developer/319178159

## Related topics

[lego stop motion maker](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/lego-stop-motion-maker)

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