Comparison

Canvas Software vs AnimCreate

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

Head to head
About

Canvas Software

Create professional storyboards and animatics for film, TV, and web projects. This digital toolkit allows for on-the-go creation on iPad or desktop, offering robust drawing tools, scene organization, and multiple export options.

Highlights
  • Custom .storyboarddoc file format
  • Import/export to Files app
  • Export to MP4, PDF, Image Sequence
  • Drawing, erasing, selection tools
  • Image import from various sources
  • HSL color picker and custom brushes
  • Onion skinning for previous panels
  • Scene and panel organization
  • Layer support per panel
  • Panel information editing
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Storyboard provides the tools you need to create professional boards/animatics for film, tv, web, etc. Using the custom built Canvas7 drawing engine, Storyboard is able to take advantage of Apple's Metal API to efficiently render drawings on the screen. The process of storyboarding is extremely important in crafting visual stories. With the Storyboard app for the iPad, this part of the storytelling process can be taken on the go. Or, if you'd prefer, you can use Storyboard on a powerful desktop computer. Data: - Create new storyboards using the custom ".storyboarddoc" file format to quickly load and save your projects. - Import and export your Storyboards as files that can be saved to the Files app. - Export to MP4, PDF, and Image Sequence formats. Canvas: - Draw, erase, select, and transform. - Import images from Files, Photo Library, Camera, or Pexels. - Select colors using the HSL based color picker. - Choose from a small set of brushes or create your own using brush dynamics. - Use onion skin to see your previous storyboard panel. Panels and Scenes: - Split up your storyboard into different scenes for better organization. - Each panel maintains its own set of layers on the canvas. - Clear, duplicate, and delete panels by tapping on the currently selected panel. - Make changes to a panel's duration, title, dialogue, and more by using the panel information window. - Create smooth transitions between panels. - Work non-destructively by using Revisions to quickly look at different versions of the same panel. Please rate the app and leave reviews for what can be improved!

About

AnimCreate

Create 2D and 3D animations with frame-by-frame drawing, bone animation, and 3D camera tools. Import Photoshop brushes and videos to enhance your projects. Offers advanced features for both beginners and professionals.

Highlights
  • Frame-by-frame hand-drawn animation
  • Component & bone animation
  • 3D hand-drawn and camera movement
  • Import Photoshop brushes
  • Video import for drawing
  • Unlimited layers and frames (premium)
Features
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AnimCreate is an animation creation app that covers amateur to professional levels. 1) Frame-by-frame hand-drawn animation + component&bone animation tools, covering all audiences from amateur to professional. 2) 3D hand-drawn and 3D camera movements make your animation cooler! 3) Support for importing PS (CS6 and above) Abr format brushes, with high fidelity! 4) Import your video and draw! ######################## Hand-drawn function: Powerful brush system, compatible with and supports importing Photoshop(CS6 and above) abr format brushes Unlimited layers, multiple blending modes, lockable transparency and clipping masks Animation function: Supports both hand-drawn and component&bone animation! Support for lens functions and automatic frame compensation Onionskin of each layer can be turned on and off separately Whether you are a novice or a professional user, you can use AnimCreate to create high-quality animations! 3D function: Powerful 3D hand-drawn and 3D camera functions can be used to create 3D illustrations or 3D-like animations. Professional users can use 3D features to build 3D scenes, combined with 2D painting, greatly improving the efficiency of storyboarding! In order to provide you with more advanced features and quality services, AnimCreate has a subscription membership feature that can unlock the following advanced features: Full resolution support High-grade onion skin Unlimited layers Unlimited frames 3D hand-drawn function Import PS brush (*.abr) Automatic frame (tweening) function Lens function Combination function Video import and re-creation Remove watermark Please provide feedback in the APP if you have any questions!

Screenshots

AnimCreate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AnimCreate at 60% against Canvas Software's 9%. AnimCreate also leads on rating (3.3 vs 1.8) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Canvas Software's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (29 vs 8). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. AnimCreate sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Canvas Software asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AnimCreate holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of Canvas Software's written reviews are positive against 60% of AnimCreate's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Canvas Software ships an update every 2 months, AnimCreate fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Canvas Software versus AnimCreate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCanvas SoftwareAnimCreate
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (29 ratings)3.3 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.6% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings29 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.4 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCanvas Software LLC佳 罗

Customer experience

Canvas Software

All ratings23 ratings
Positive13.0%
Neutral13.0%
Negative73.9%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive8.6%
Neutral19.0%
Negative72.4%

AnimCreate

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and requests

Canvas Software

Reported bugs

29 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Progress is lost due to crashes
  • Projects disappear or are deleted
  • Files are blank when opened
  • App freezes or becomes laggy
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  • Buttons/icons do not respond
  • Cannot draw in the app
  • Eraser not working
  • Rotation issues
  • Imported pictures become saturated
  • Cannot change clip duration
  • App closes unexpectedly
  • Error codes on actions
  • Cannot make a canvas without crashing
  • Cannot type in text boxes
  • App deletes previous drawings when selected
  • Panel progress deleted when leaving
  • Brush size change is sensitive
  • No undo/redo shortcuts
  • No autosave
  • Imported files are too big for canvas
  • App doesn't work on Mac
  • Doesn't save correctly
  • Doesn't respond to tools
  • Doesn't work with Apple Pencil properly
  • Eraser doesn't work
  • Cannot change pen color
  • Selection tool is weird
  • Saving is inconsistent

Requested features

11 requests
  • Add audio support
  • Add autosave feature
  • Add copy-paste for drawings and frames
  • Add ability to import images/gifs/movies
  • Add global default frame rate setting
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  • Add tutorials or instructions
  • Improve text box functionality
  • Add export options for panels/PDF
  • Add pressure sensitivity for drawing
  • Add ability to change clip duration
  • Add shortcuts for graphics tablets

AnimCreate

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Canvas Software

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

AnimCreate

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Member$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Canvas Software free?
Canvas Software is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AnimCreate free?
AnimCreate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Canvas Software or AnimCreate?
AnimCreate is rated higher. Canvas Software averages 1.8 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while AnimCreate averages 3.3 from 8 ratings.
Do Canvas Software or AnimCreate have ads?
Neither Canvas Software nor AnimCreate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Canvas Software or AnimCreate?
Canvas Software ships an update every 2 months, and AnimCreate fortnightly. Most recently, Canvas Software was updated on October 24, 2026 and AnimCreate on October 24, 2026.

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