# Onion Cam2 vs Stopmotion Animation Studio

The clearest difference is rating: Onion Cam2 at 4.5 against Stopmotion Animation Studio's 3.9. Onion Cam2 also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 39%) and ratings volume (5.6K vs 389). Stopmotion Animation Studio's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Onion Cam2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Stopmotion Animation Studio sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Onion Cam2 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Onion Cam2 has 5.6K ratings behind it against 389, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Onion Cam2's written reviews are positive against 39% of Stopmotion Animation Studio's.

Onion Cam2 ships an update every 6 months, Stopmotion Animation Studio every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Onion Cam2 | Stopmotion Animation Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onion-cam2-stopmotion-camera/id1352231998/reviews)** | [3.9 (389 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopmotion-animation-studio/id1563151711/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 389 |
| Positive reviews | **63.3% of reviews** | 39.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 205 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yosuke Seki](https://appshunter.io/developer/824851972) | [Arjun Gupte](https://appshunter.io/developer/620272974) |

## What reviewers say

### Onion Cam2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onion-cam2-stopmotion-camera/id1352231998)

Create stop-motion and time-lapse movies with ease. This app allows you to capture images sequentially, using an onion-skin feature to guide your next shot. You can then arrange your photos, export them as a movie, and save multiple projects.

**Highlights:** Onion-skinning for guided capture, Guideline display, Change picture order, Export movies, Save multiple projects, Adjust movie export settings

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Onion skin feature helpful
- 🚀 Great quality exports
- 👍 Simple and straightforward
- 🚀 Good for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Camera shakes even when stationary
- 🐛 Crashes when switching camera
- 🐛 Inability to watch/preview videos
- 🐛 Inability to export videos

**Reported bugs**

- Frames snap back when moved
- App crashes when trying to create new video
- Brightness/zoom settings don't save

**Requested features**

- Add sound effects and audio
- Ability to adjust frame rate
- Add multi-select and batch editing tools
- Increase maximum number of frames
- Add timer/remote shutter function


### Stopmotion Animation Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopmotion-animation-studio/id1563151711)

Create your own stop motion movies with this easy-to-use animation app. Features include frame editing, overlay mode, and full camera control. Share your creations on YouTube and other platforms.

**Highlights:** Easy-to-use interface, Overlay mode for frame comparison, Animation guides, Frame editing tools, Interactive timeline, Auto-save functionality, Remote Bluetooth capture

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Discount to Pro | $7.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Pro | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎬 Good quality stop motion creation tool
- ✨ No ads in the application
- 🎨 Suitable for kids and beginners
- 💰 Affordable premium upgrade option

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Aggressive paywall and monetization strategy
- 🐛 Camera displays upside down
- 📸 Limited frame count in free version (20-41 frames)
- 🐛 App crashes and kicks users out mid-project
- 🐛 Blank screen issues

**Reported bugs**

- Camera orientation inverted/upside down
- App crashes when reaching frame limit
- Blank white screen when taking pictures
- Videos duplicate when viewed
- App force closes and loses unsaved work

**Requested features**

- Increase free frame limit to 40-120 frames
- Add eraser/editing tool for removing support objects
- Improve camera quality and reduce blur
- Fix upside-down camera orientation
- Add auto-save functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Onion Cam2 free?

Onion Cam2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stopmotion Animation Studio free?

Stopmotion Animation Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Onion Cam2 or Stopmotion Animation Studio?

Onion Cam2 is rated higher. Onion Cam2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Stopmotion Animation Studio averages 3.9 from 389 ratings.

### Do Onion Cam2 or Stopmotion Animation Studio have ads?

Onion Cam2 shows ads; Stopmotion Animation Studio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Onion Cam2 or Stopmotion Animation Studio?

Onion Cam2 ships an update every 6 months, and Stopmotion Animation Studio every 4 weeks. Most recently, Onion Cam2 was updated on October 26, 2026 and Stopmotion Animation Studio on October 27, 2026.

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