# CatchACharacter vs Life Lapse Stop Motion

CatchACharacter and Life Lapse Stop Motion both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of Life Lapse Stop Motion's written reviews are positive against 16% of CatchACharacter's. Life Lapse Stop Motion also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (9.5K vs 1.5K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CatchACharacter sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Life Lapse Stop Motion sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Life Lapse Stop Motion holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Life Lapse Stop Motion has 9.5K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of CatchACharacter's written reviews are positive against 69% of Life Lapse Stop Motion's.

CatchACharacter ships an update fortnightly, Life Lapse Stop Motion every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CatchACharacter | Life Lapse Stop Motion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catchacharacter/id1167823860/reviews) | **[4.8 (9.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/life-lapse-stop-motion/id1281464378/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K | **9.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 16.4% of reviews | **68.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 241 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Catch A Character, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/341400471) | [Bolandia Creative Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281464377) |

## What reviewers say

### CatchACharacter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catchacharacter/id1167823860)

Magically insert realistic stickers of Santa, the Tooth Fairy, and the Easter Bunny into your photos. Create fun and surprising images for children, design personalized holiday cards, or craft custom scenes for various celebrations. Save and share your creations, with options to purchase additional character images.

**Highlights:** Realistic Santa, Tooth Fairy, Easter Bunny stickers, High-quality sticker images, Create personalized holiday cards, Custom scenes for celebrations, Save and share unlimited pictures, Purchase additional character images

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Santa Sticker Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fairy Sticker Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bunny Sticker Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bundle Sticker Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sticker Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Ability to add stickers to photos
- 👍 Works great for catching the Easter Bunny or Tooth Fairy
- 👍 Helps keep the spirit of Santa alive for kids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes or freezes after taking photos
- 🐛 Purchased stickers/features not unlocking properly
- 🐛 App not working after updates
- 🐛 Stickers not appearing realistic enough

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or not opening
- Purchased content not unlocking
- Inability to save photos

**Requested features**

- Add more free sticker options
- Improve Easter Bunny sticker realism
- Bring back previously available stickers/features


### Life Lapse Stop Motion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/life-lapse-stop-motion/id1281464378)

Create captivating stop motion animations with ease using this intuitive app. Features include a 4K camera with ghost overlay, powerful editing tools, and built-in social media sharing. Perfect for beginners and professionals alike.

**Highlights:** 4K UHD stop motion camera with ghost overlay, Auto-stitching stop motion editor, Beginner-friendly interface, Stop motion tutorials, Blend stop motion with live action, 20+ one-click editing tools, Add music and sound effects

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stop Motion Pro Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Stop Motion Pro Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Stop Motion Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Life Lapse Pro | $79.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $129.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🎨 Allows for creative videos
- 🤖 Helpful tutorials
- 💡 Unique features like merging video and stop motion

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Restricted free version
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Difficult to find certain features
- 🎵 Music/audio features locked behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to preview/download videos
- Issues with importing external photos/videos
- Freezing and performance problems
- Inconsistent behavior across devices

**Requested features**

- Add more free music/audio options
- Improve stability and reduce crashes
- Allow more customization in free version
- Add support for external photo/video import
- Improve iPad optimization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CatchACharacter free?

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

### Is Life Lapse Stop Motion free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CatchACharacter or Life Lapse Stop Motion?

Life Lapse Stop Motion is rated higher. CatchACharacter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Life Lapse Stop Motion averages 4.8 from 9.5K ratings.

### Do CatchACharacter or Life Lapse Stop Motion have ads?

CatchACharacter shows ads; Life Lapse Stop Motion does not.

### Which is updated more often, CatchACharacter or Life Lapse Stop Motion?

CatchACharacter ships an update fortnightly, and Life Lapse Stop Motion every 2 weeks. Most recently, CatchACharacter was updated on October 21, 2026 and Life Lapse Stop Motion on October 21, 2026.

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