# MotionBook vs CircleMaster

The clearest difference is ads: MotionBook at none against CircleMaster's shown. MotionBook also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 30). CircleMaster's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 68%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.6). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MotionBook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CircleMaster sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for MotionBook against 4.6 for CircleMaster. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MotionBook has 3.6K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of MotionBook's written reviews are positive against 100% of CircleMaster's.

MotionBook ships an update every 6 weeks, CircleMaster every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MotionBook | CircleMaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motionbook-draw-and-animate/id1350671732/reviews) | **[4.6 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circlemaster-circle-scoring/id6470065455/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 67.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [亮 彭](https://appshunter.io/developer/1350671731) | [Yuji Onishi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515405214) |

## 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


### CircleMaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circlemaster-circle-scoring/id6470065455)

This app scores your drawn circles against a perfect circle, offering points and levels based on accuracy. Enhance your drawing skills, unlock combos, and compete with others. Features include a level-up system, strict pro mode, and tips to improve your technique.

**Highlights:** Circle scoring against perfect circle, Level up system, Pro mode with strict scoring, Combo system for bonus points, Tips and tutorials for skill improvement

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad removal | $2.00 | one-time |
| Pro Mode unlock | $2.00 | one-time |
| Remove ads and unlock pro mode | $3.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MotionBook free?

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

### Is CircleMaster free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MotionBook or CircleMaster?

CircleMaster is rated higher. MotionBook averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while CircleMaster averages 4.6 from 30 ratings.

### Do MotionBook or CircleMaster have ads?

CircleMaster shows ads; MotionBook does not.

### Which is updated more often, MotionBook or CircleMaster?

MotionBook ships an update every 6 weeks, and CircleMaster every 10 months. Most recently, MotionBook was updated on October 24, 2026 and CircleMaster on October 25, 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.*