Comparison

Onion Cam2 vs StopMotionCraft

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Onion Cam2

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
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‘Onion Cam2’ is a simple and useful app, which can take a time-lapse photography and create a movie by one-stop. You can make interesting and great movies using your creativity! Please check this out, also for the people who have not tried creating a time-lapse photography! 'Onion Cam2' is the successor to 'Onion Cam'. The main difference is that 'Onion Cam2' now stores captured images in the app. Also, I was able to export it sideways. Other than basic camera functions, the functions below are implemented. ・Onion-skin function You can take a picture with checking the translucently displayed picture you took last time. By this function, you can take gradually changing time-lapse photography easily. You can adjust transparency and choose display and non-display mode by one tapping. ・Guideline display You can set displaying guidelines. You can choose display and non-display mode by one tapping. ・Changing order function You can change the order of the pictures. ・Exporting movie function You can export movies by this app. You can set the time of switching pictures and the size of exporting file. ・Saving several projects You can save several(32 projects for this version) projects. 【Supported OS】 iOS 17.6 or later 【Disclaimer】 While we try our best, we will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by the use of this application such as bugs or errors.

About

StopMotionCraft

Create stop motion movies and animated GIFs with ease. This app offers a user-friendly interface, powerful editing tools, and the ability to add custom backgrounds and sound effects. Seamlessly sync projects across devices and share your creations on social media.

Highlights
  • Stop motion movie and GIF creation
  • Green screen backgrounds
  • User-friendly interface
  • Audio recording and import
  • Voice command photo capture
  • Frame-by-frame editing
  • Cross-device project sync
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Create stunning Stop Motion animations, videos, and animated GIFs with StopMotionCraft — the powerful animation maker designed for creators of all levels. Whether you're making LEGO animations, clay animation, toy animations, or frame-by-frame storytelling, StopMotionCraft gives you the tools to bring your ideas to life and share them instantly on your favorite social platforms. * Flexible Creation Workflow: • Create a stop motion project from scratch by capturing photos frame-by-frame for maximum control over your animation. • Or import a video and convert it into a stop motion project in seconds for a faster and more convenient workflow. * Work Anywhere: Start a project on your iPhone and continue editing on your Mac. Your stop motion projects stay synced and ready wherever you work. * Continuous Workflow: With seamless real-time synchronization, your animation projects are always up-to-date across devices. * Tailored Experience: StopMotionCraft is optimized for every device, delivering a powerful and intuitive animation studio experience on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. * Green Screen Backgrounds: Add custom backgrounds to your green screen slides and place your characters anywhere — from fantasy worlds to real locations. * User-Friendly Animation Tools: • Intuitive interface designed for beginners and professional animators • Powerful filters and image processing tools to enhance your animation frames • Easily edit your timeline by moving, duplicating, or deleting frames * Sound Effects and Audio: • Record audio clips directly in your stop motion videos • Import music and sounds from Apple Music • Add audio clips from your library to create richer animations * Steady Shots: • Use voice commands to capture photos hands-free — just say “Action!” • Set an interval timer to automatically capture frames for smoother animation * Effortless Frame-by-Frame Animation: • Onion skin overlays show your previous frame to guide the next shot * Seamless Sharing: Export your stop motion movies or animated GIFs and share them instantly on social media. * 1-Week Free Trial • Enjoy full access to StopMotionCraft for one week completely free • Cancel anytime during the trial with no commitment Privacy Policy: https://canvatechstudio.com/stopmotioncraft/privacy-policy.html Terms & Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Onion Cam24 screens
StopMotionCraft4 screens

Verdict

The call

Onion Cam2 and StopMotionCraft both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 63% of Onion Cam2's written reviews are positive against 36% of StopMotionCraft's. Onion Cam2 also leads on ratings volume (5.5K vs 267). StopMotionCraft's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Onion Cam2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and StopMotionCraft sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Onion Cam2 against 4.6 for StopMotionCraft. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Onion Cam2 has 5.5K ratings behind it against 267, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Onion Cam2's written reviews are positive against 36% of StopMotionCraft's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Onion Cam2 ships an update every 6 months, StopMotionCraft monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Onion Cam2 versus StopMotionCraft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnion Cam2StopMotionCraft
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (5.5K ratings)4.6 (267 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.3% of reviews — better36.4% of reviews
Number of ratings5.5K — better267
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYosuke SekiMohamed Eldoheiri

Customer experience

Onion Cam2

All ratings5,520 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral6.3%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews256 reviews
Positive63.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative24.2%

StopMotionCraft

All ratings267 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral4.1%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral18.2%
Negative45.5%

Bugs and requests

Onion Cam2

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Improve video playback and export

StopMotionCraft

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Onion Cam2

One-time1
  • Remove ads$3.99
2 purchases

StopMotionCraft

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$17.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Onion Cam2 free?
Onion Cam2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StopMotionCraft free?
StopMotionCraft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Onion Cam2 or StopMotionCraft?
StopMotionCraft is rated higher. Onion Cam2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.5K ratings, while StopMotionCraft averages 4.6 from 267 ratings.
Do Onion Cam2 or StopMotionCraft have ads?
Both Onion Cam2 and StopMotionCraft show ads.
Which is updated more often, Onion Cam2 or StopMotionCraft?
Onion Cam2 ships an update every 6 months, and StopMotionCraft monthly. Most recently, Onion Cam2 was updated on October 18, 2026 and StopMotionCraft on October 19, 2026.

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