# Stop Motion Video Editor vs Stopmotion Animation Studio

The clearest difference is rating: Stopmotion Animation Studio at 3.9 against Stop Motion Video Editor's 3.3. Stopmotion Animation Studio also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stop Motion Video Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Stopmotion Animation Studio sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stopmotion Animation Studio holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stopmotion Animation Studio has 374 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Stop Motion Video Editor's written reviews are positive against 41% of Stopmotion Animation Studio's.

Stop Motion Video Editor ships an update every 7 months, Stopmotion Animation Studio every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stop Motion Video Editor | Stopmotion Animation Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-video-editor/id1130710182/reviews) | **[3.9 (374 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopmotion-animation-studio/id1563151711/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **374** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **40.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 114 MB | 205 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nguyen Nam Giang](https://appshunter.io/developer/583763906) | [Arjun Gupte](https://appshunter.io/developer/620272974) |

## What reviewers say

### Stop Motion Video Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-video-editor/id1130710182)

Easily create stop motion videos by combining source clips and adding background music or voiceovers. Trim and merge your content, then save or share directly to social media platforms.

**Highlights:** Create stop motion videos, Add background music, Record voiceovers, Merge and preview videos, Save to Camera Roll, Share to social media

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stop Motion Premium Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| StopMotionPremiumMonthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Video Editor Pro | $33.99 | one-time |


### Stopmotion Animation Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopmotion-animation-studio/id1563151711)

Create your own stop motion movies with this easy-to-use animation app. Features include frame editing, overlay mode, and full camera control. Share your creations on YouTube and other platforms.

**Highlights:** Easy-to-use interface, Overlay mode for frame comparison, Animation guides, Frame editing tools, Interactive timeline, Auto-save functionality, Remote Bluetooth capture

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Discount to Pro | $7.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Pro | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎬 Good quality stop motion creation tool
- ✨ No ads in the application
- 🎨 Suitable for kids and beginners
- 💰 Affordable premium upgrade option

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Aggressive paywall and monetization strategy
- 🐛 Camera displays upside down
- 📸 Limited frame count in free version (20-41 frames)
- 🐛 App crashes and kicks users out mid-project
- 🐛 Blank screen issues

**Reported bugs**

- Camera orientation inverted/upside down
- App crashes when reaching frame limit
- Blank white screen when taking pictures
- Videos duplicate when viewed
- App force closes and loses unsaved work

**Requested features**

- Increase free frame limit to 40-120 frames
- Add eraser/editing tool for removing support objects
- Improve camera quality and reduce blur
- Fix upside-down camera orientation
- Add auto-save functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stop Motion Video Editor free?

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

### Is Stopmotion Animation Studio free?

Stopmotion Animation Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stop Motion Video Editor or Stopmotion Animation Studio?

Stopmotion Animation Studio is rated higher. Stop Motion Video Editor averages 3.3 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Stopmotion Animation Studio averages 3.9 from 374 ratings.

### Do Stop Motion Video Editor or Stopmotion Animation Studio have ads?

Stop Motion Video Editor shows ads; Stopmotion Animation Studio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stop Motion Video Editor or Stopmotion Animation Studio?

Stop Motion Video Editor ships an update every 7 months, and Stopmotion Animation Studio every 4 weeks. Most recently, Stop Motion Video Editor was updated on September 24, 2026 and Stopmotion Animation Studio on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*