# MotionBook vs Flipbook3D

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MotionBook at 68% against Flipbook3D's 0%. MotionBook also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 1). Flipbook3D's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (17.4 vs 26.6). On price, ads, 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 Flipbook3D sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MotionBook holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MotionBook has 3.6K ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of Flipbook3D's.

MotionBook ships an update every 6 weeks, Flipbook3D every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MotionBook | Flipbook3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motionbook-draw-and-animate/id1350671732/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flipbook3d/id6744043677/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **67.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.6 | **17.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [亮 彭](https://appshunter.io/developer/1350671731) | [渊 何](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629187083) |

## 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


### Flipbook3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flipbook3d/id6744043677)

Transform your videos into unique, handcrafted flipbook-style animations. Easily upload clips, customize framing, and generate HD animations in minutes. Unlock full features with a subscription or in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** Video to animation conversion, Customizable framing, HD animation generation, Subscription and in-app purchases, Supports iPhone and iPad

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard weekly subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium weekly subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Standard annual subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium annual subscription | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MotionBook free?

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

### Is Flipbook3D free?

Flipbook3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MotionBook or Flipbook3D?

MotionBook is rated higher. MotionBook averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Flipbook3D averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MotionBook or Flipbook3D have ads?

Neither MotionBook nor Flipbook3D shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MotionBook or Flipbook3D?

MotionBook ships an update every 6 weeks, and Flipbook3D every 6 days. Most recently, MotionBook was updated on November 6, 2026 and Flipbook3D on October 30, 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.*