# Capture Studio vs Lights Camera Action

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lights Camera Action at every 10 days against Capture Studio's every 48 months. Lights Camera Action also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 17.6). Capture Studio's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Capture Studio sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Lights Camera Action sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Capture Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lights Camera Action has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Capture Studio ships an update every 48 months, Lights Camera Action every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Capture Studio | Lights Camera Action |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-studio-stop-motion/id1435004737/reviews)** | [4.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lights-camera-action-lca/id1579831109/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 48 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 233 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anton Khusnutdinov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1268286721) | [NovoTrax](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494911506) |

## What reviewers say

### Capture Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-studio-stop-motion/id1435004737)

Create frame-by-frame animations using your device's camera. This tool allows you to capture individual frames, edit them separately, and export your creations as video, GIF, or PDF. It's a functional program for bringing your animated ideas to life.

**Highlights:** Frame-by-frame animation, Camera capture (manual/automatic), Individual frame editing, Image import, Adjustable playback speed, Video, GIF, PDF export

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| +15 frames | $0.99 | one-time |
| +25 imported photos | $0.99 | one-time |
| +25 Frames | $1.99 | one-time |
| Export GIF | $1.99 | one-time |
| Export PDF Book | $1.99 | one-time |
| +45 imported photo | $2.99 | one-time |
| +40 Frames | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove watermark | $3.99 | one-time |
| +80 imported photo | $4.99 | one-time |


### Lights Camera Action

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lights-camera-action-lca/id1579831109)

Transform your phone into a multi-camera video switcher. Record and switch between up to six external cameras simultaneously, then live stream or save your edited footage. Ideal for creating dynamic video content.

**Highlights:** Multi-camera recording, Live switching between cameras, Record from up to six external cameras, Save edited video, Live stream to social media

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lights Camera Action | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Capture Studio free?

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

### Is Lights Camera Action free?

Lights Camera Action is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Capture Studio or Lights Camera Action?

Capture Studio is rated higher. Capture Studio averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Lights Camera Action averages 4.6 from 12 ratings.

### Do Capture Studio or Lights Camera Action have ads?

Neither Capture Studio nor Lights Camera Action shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Capture Studio or Lights Camera Action?

Capture Studio ships an update every 48 months, and Lights Camera Action every 10 days. Most recently, Capture Studio was updated on October 14, 2026 and Lights Camera Action on October 12, 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.*