# Stop Motion Video Editor vs Stop Motion Magic

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stop Motion Magic at 80% against Stop Motion Video Editor's 33%. Stop Motion Magic also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and ads (none vs shown). Stop Motion Video Editor's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 Stop Motion Magic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stop Motion Magic holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 70 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Stop Motion Video Editor's written reviews are positive against 80% of Stop Motion Magic's.

Stop Motion Video Editor ships an update every 7 months, Stop Motion Magic fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stop Motion Video Editor | Stop Motion Magic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-video-editor/id1130710182/reviews) | **[4.7 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-magic/id6745619520/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **70** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 114 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nguyen Nam Giang](https://appshunter.io/developer/583763906) | [DAVID CROOKS SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654030206) |

## 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 |


### Stop Motion Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-magic/id6745619520)

Create stop motion animations with advanced tools for capturing, editing, and enhancing your creations. Add custom backgrounds, sound effects, and precise movement guides. Export in high resolution for sharing.

**Highlights:** Frame-by-frame animation, Pro-level camera controls, Paint and masking tools, Imported backgrounds and sound, Smart guides for movement, Onion skinning, Color grading, 4K export

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Motion Magic Pro | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stop Motion Video Editor free?

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

### Is Stop Motion Magic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stop Motion Video Editor or Stop Motion Magic?

Stop Motion Magic is rated higher. Stop Motion Video Editor averages 3.3 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Stop Motion Magic averages 4.7 from 70 ratings.

### Do Stop Motion Video Editor or Stop Motion Magic have ads?

Stop Motion Video Editor shows ads; Stop Motion Magic does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stop Motion Video Editor or Stop Motion Magic?

Stop Motion Video Editor ships an update every 7 months, and Stop Motion Magic fortnightly. Most recently, Stop Motion Video Editor was updated on October 11, 2026 and Stop Motion Magic on October 13, 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.*