# Stopmotion Explosion Animator vs Stopmotion Animation Studio

The clearest difference is rating: Stopmotion Animation Studio at 3.9 against Stopmotion Explosion Animator's 3.0. Stopmotion Animation Studio also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (383 vs 46). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stopmotion Explosion Animator 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.

Stopmotion Animation Studio holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stopmotion Animation Studio has 383 ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Stopmotion Explosion Animator's written reviews are positive against 41% of Stopmotion Animation Studio's.

Stopmotion Explosion Animator ships an update every 4 months, Stopmotion Animation Studio every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stopmotion Explosion Animator | Stopmotion Animation Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopmotion-explosion-animator/id1434583755/reviews) | **[3.9 (383 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopmotion-animation-studio/id1563151711/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 46 | **383** |
| Positive reviews | 36.8% of reviews | **40.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 80 MB | 205 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stopmotion Explosion LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434583754) | [Arjun Gupte](https://appshunter.io/developer/620272974) |

## What reviewers say

### Stopmotion Explosion Animator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopmotion-explosion-animator/id1434583755)

Create animated movies with stop-motion techniques. Capture frames, adjust camera settings, and use helpful overlays for smooth animation. Save your work and export finished films for sharing.

**Highlights:** Capture and preview animations live, Manual camera focus and lock, Image-grid overlay for composition, Onion-skinning for frame comparison, Save and reload projects, Adjustable framerate, Export movie files

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Video Export Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |


### 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 Stopmotion Explosion Animator free?

Stopmotion Explosion Animator 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, Stopmotion Explosion Animator or Stopmotion Animation Studio?

Stopmotion Animation Studio is rated higher. Stopmotion Explosion Animator averages 3.0 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Stopmotion Animation Studio averages 3.9 from 383 ratings.

### Do Stopmotion Explosion Animator or Stopmotion Animation Studio have ads?

Neither Stopmotion Explosion Animator nor Stopmotion Animation Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stopmotion Explosion Animator or Stopmotion Animation Studio?

Stopmotion Explosion Animator ships an update every 4 months, and Stopmotion Animation Studio every 4 weeks. Most recently, Stopmotion Explosion Animator was updated on September 27, 2026 and Stopmotion Animation Studio on September 30, 2026.

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