# MotionBook vs Star Doodle AR

The clearest difference is ads: MotionBook at none against Star Doodle AR's shown. MotionBook also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 33%) and rating (4.5 vs 4.1). Star Doodle AR's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MotionBook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Star Doodle AR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MotionBook holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MotionBook has 3.6K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of MotionBook's written reviews are positive against 33% of Star Doodle AR's.

MotionBook ships an update every 6 weeks, Star Doodle AR every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MotionBook | Star Doodle AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motionbook-draw-and-animate/id1350671732/reviews)** | [4.1 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-doodle-ar/id1377282947/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **67.7% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 249 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [亮 彭](https://appshunter.io/developer/1350671731) | [Tadanori Okada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1347805143) |

## What reviewers say

### MotionBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motionbook-draw-and-animate/id1350671732)

Create traditional frame-by-frame animations with a natural feel pen and eraser toolset. Manage pages easily with a timeline, utilize onion skinning for reference, and export your creations to video or GIF. Integrated with iOS Files for seamless management.

**Highlights:** Frame-by-frame animation tools, Natural feel pen and eraser set, Pressure sensitivity support, Timeline for page management, Onion skinning, Export to video (mp4) or GIF, iOS Files integration

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MotionBook Full Features | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Simple animation process
- 💡 Helpful onion skin and duplicate frame features
- 🚀 Clean and straightforward interface
- 👍 Good for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Key features locked behind paywall
- 👎 Limited drawing tools and brush sizes
- 👎 No fill tool or layers
- 👎 Inability to rotate or zoom canvas

**Reported bugs**

- Animations getting deleted unexpectedly
- Zooming in/out causing drawing issues
- Inability to purchase premium features

**Requested features**

- Add layers and ability to move/edit frames
- Implement fill tool and larger brush sizes
- Allow canvas rotation and more zoom control
- Add audio support for animations
- Improve onion skin visibility and customization


### Star Doodle AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-doodle-ar/id1377282947)

Create magical, sparkling drawings in 3D space or on surfaces with a variety of animated effects and unique pens. Save your creations as videos or photos to share with others. Unlock additional features through in-app purchases or by watching ads.

**Highlights:** Draw in midair or on surfaces, 12 kinds of animations, 16 unique drawing pens, Save creations as video or photo, Share with friends, Unlockable features

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock buttons & Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MotionBook free?

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

### Is Star Doodle AR free?

Star Doodle AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MotionBook or Star Doodle AR?

MotionBook is rated higher. MotionBook averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Star Doodle AR averages 4.1 from 13 ratings.

### Do MotionBook or Star Doodle AR have ads?

Star Doodle AR shows ads; MotionBook does not.

### Which is updated more often, MotionBook or Star Doodle AR?

MotionBook ships an update every 6 weeks, and Star Doodle AR every 5 months. Most recently, MotionBook was updated on November 2, 2026 and Star Doodle AR on November 2, 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.*