# PhotoMotion vs Stop Motion Lab

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stop Motion Lab at 100% against PhotoMotion's 2%. Stop Motion Lab also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 17 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PhotoMotion sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Stop Motion Lab sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PhotoMotion ships an update every 17 months, Stop Motion Lab every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PhotoMotion | Stop Motion Lab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.8 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-lab/id6770175035/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **40** |
| Positive reviews | 2.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 3 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [hirokazu murabe](https://appshunter.io/developer/894364772) | [Zerostatic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896721675) |

## What reviewers say

### PhotoMotion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photomotion-stop-motion-maker/id1091255329)

Easily create captivating stop-motion videos from your photos. Transform memories into short films perfect for social media with intuitive editing tools and adjustable frame rates. Save and share your creations in high definition.

**Highlights:** Import multiple photos, Intuitive drag-and-drop editing, Adjustable frames per second (FPS), High-definition save, Direct social media sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Export MP4 Movie File | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 App works well initially
- 👍 Good functionality within the app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Hidden costs for saving
- 💰 Rip-off and scam
- 💰 Paid for nothing
- 💰 Waste of money
- 💰 Unusable garbage

**Reported bugs**

- Does not save correctly
- Video is squashed and distorted
- App freezes
- Video saves only partially
- Export option creates 0:00 file

**Requested features**

- Bring back free export
- Fix crashes and lags
- Add duplicate button for photos


### Stop Motion Lab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-lab/id6770175035)

Create stop motion animations with ease on your iPhone or iPad. Capture frames, edit them, add sound, and export your creations as MP4 or GIF. Perfect for claymation, classroom projects, or polished animations.

**Highlights:** Frame-by-frame capture, Onion skinning, Brightness, contrast, saturation adjustment, Background music and voiceovers, MP4 and GIF export, Watermark-free exports (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Unlock | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PhotoMotion free?

PhotoMotion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stop Motion Lab free?

Stop Motion Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do PhotoMotion or Stop Motion Lab have ads?

PhotoMotion shows ads; Stop Motion Lab does not.

### Which is updated more often, PhotoMotion or Stop Motion Lab?

PhotoMotion ships an update every 17 months, and Stop Motion Lab every 5 days. Most recently, PhotoMotion was updated on October 23, 2026 and Stop Motion Lab on October 28, 2026.

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