# Trace Camera - Stop Motion Cam — Stop Motion with Overlay Mode > Stop Motion with Overlay Mode (iPhone/iPad app by Ryoma Yanagimoto.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-camera-stop-motion-cam/id6758413123 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Ryoma Yanagimoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681944215) - Category: Photo & Video, Entertainment - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.0 · 5 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 2 more - Released: 2026-02-18 - Data updated: 2026-06-27 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-camera-stop-motion-cam/id6758413123/reviews.md ## What is Trace Camera? Create Professional Stop Motion Animation with TraceCamera TraceCamera is an intuitive camera app that makes stop motion animation easy for everyone. With our unique feature that lets you see the previous frame while shooting, creating smooth and beautiful motion has never been easier. 3 Shooting Modes Sequential Shooting Mode Create a project and shoot multiple frames continuously. See the previous frame as an overlay while shooting, making smooth motion simple to achieve. Fixed-Point Shooting Mode Perfect for serious stop motion with a tripod. Record long-term changes like plant growth or cloud movements. Quick Shooting Mode Select a reference photo and capture new shots with the same composition. Ideal for "same pose photos" while traveling or product comparison shots. Key Features 3 Shooting Modes Sequential, Fixed-Point, and Quick Shooting. Choose the optimal mode for your needs Video Import Extract frames from your videos to create stop motion projects. Perfect for converting videos to GIFs GIF Animation Export Convert your captured frames into GIF animations with one tap. Customize frame rate, quality, and loop count Frame Size Selection Choose aspect ratios suited to your needs: 16:9, 4:3, 1:1 (square), or full screen Project Management Create and manage multiple projects. Add photos later or rearrange their order Photo Library Integration Save captured photos and GIFs to your photo library Use Cases Stop motion animation with LEGO or figures Hand-drawn animation (frame-by-frame paper drawings) Clay animation Time-lapse (plant growth, sky changes, etc.) Product assembly instructions Dance or sports form analysis Recipe videos Travel memories (same pose photos) Simple 3 Steps 1. Select shooting mode 2. Capture frame by frame 3. Convert to GIF and save/share Premium Features (Ad-Free) Use comfortably without ads More video import frames (up to 100) Customize GIF export settings freely Save photos in original size One-time purchase: $1.99 Requirements iOS 17.0 or later Compatible with iPhone and iPad All data stored on device (works offline) Unleash your creativity with TraceCamera ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Premium | $1.99 | one-time | ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 1.2 — 2026-03-14 v1.2 Update NEW FEATURES - Video Import: Extract frames from videos to create stop motion projects. Perfect for converting videos to GIFs - Premium: More video import frames (up to 100) IMPROVEMENTS - Choose insertion position when importing photos between projects - Optimized iPad layout ### 1.1 — 2026-02-25 v1.1 Update NEW FEATURES - Timeline Preview: Full-screen GIF editor-style preview for stop motion projects - Frame Editing: Delete, reorder, and insert frames directly in the timeline - Empty State Guide: Helpful message when no projects exist to guide you to start shooting IMPROVEMENTS - Refreshed modern UI design with material effects and consistent rounded corners - Updated accent color to Indigo - Enhanced Dark Mode support - Banner ads now fixed at the bottom of the screen - Added Italian and Traditional Chinese language support ### 1.0 — 2026-02-18 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Trace Camera | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Stop Motion Creator: Animate](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-creator-animate/id6757111931) | 5.0 (5) | Free | Photo & Video | | [SnapMotion Unlimited](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapmotion-unlimited/id1024350410) | 5.0 (14) | $8.99 | Photo & Video | | [KeeperTake: Video Frame Picker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keepertake-video-frame-picker/id6757968605) | — | Free | Photo & Video | | [コマコマ](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6757132248) | 4.1 (12) | Free | Photo & Video | | [鲲图](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1459229451) | — | Free | Photo & Video | | [kasanete - Overlay Camera](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kasanete-overlay-camera/id6757739492) | — | Free | Photo & Video | ## More apps by Ryoma Yanagimoto - [Daily Goals - 毎日の目標管理](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-goals/id6757656447) - [タイマーズ - 複数のタイマーを同時に実行](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6757922798) - [Inner Clock Master](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inner-clock-master/id6757979617) - [CoPaMemo - Custom Keyboard](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copamemo-custom-keyboard/id6758835272) - [Koyomi - Diary with Future](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koyomi-diary-with-future/id6758949469) All apps by Ryoma Yanagimoto: https://appshunter.io/developer/1681944215 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-27.*