Looom vs Callipeg

A new way to create hand-drawn animation. So playful you’ll think it’s a toy, but it's secretly a robust app with a reimagined UI for animators and creators. Taking inspiration from music creation tools, using Looom feels more like playing an instrument than operating software - exploring lines, shapes and colors through loopable time and rhythm. Looom is all about looping animation with a smile. It was designed for professionals and beginners of any age and is already being used by some influential indie animators. A delightful environment to learn, experiment, practice and create drawn animation. Wonderfully musical, Next-gen dynamic non-destructive workflow. FLUID TIME No first frame or last. Looom’s threads are independent in length and speed, always tweak-able. INFINITE CANVAS Lets you go as deep or as far as you want thanks to a completely resolution-independent vector engine. OPEN-ENDED Looom uses SVG as it’s native file format. Your work can be viewed in browsers and opened in desktop animation software.

Callipeg is a professional 2D hand-drawn animation app for iPad and Apple Pencil, offering both frame-by-frame and keyframe animation tools within a comprehensive, studio-grade environment. Enjoy full access with a one-time purchase—no subscription required. Turn your iPad into a powerful creative workspace where you can draw, craft, and refine your animation with a fully manageable timeline and advanced onion skin features—tailored for professional and aspiring animators, illustrators, and creatives. Whether developing complex shots or full-length films, Callipeg provides the tools and flexibility for you to animate effortlessly. Have suggestions or feedback? Join our Discord community and help us build a better animation tool together! Key Features Hands-on Animation Studio - Organize your work with shots, scenes, and folders - Drag and drop assets, use color tags, and advanced search for efficient project management Intuitive, Gesture-Based Interface - Fully manageable timeline with customizable frame rates: 12, 24, 25, 30, or 60 FPS - Decluttered workspace optimized for touches combined with the Apple Pencil - Left-handed mode and floating menu for seamless workflow Full Drawing & Brush Tools - Extensive brush set: pencil, charcoal, ink, and more - Create custom brushes with adjustable smoothing, tip, and texture - Color picker, custom palettes, and color history for fast, accurate coloring - Fill tool with adjustable range for controlled coloring Advanced Layer System - Multiple layer types: drawing, video, transformation, audio, and group layers - Import images, videos, and audio for rotoscoping, lip-sync, or reference - Organize layers with color coding and grouping Animation-focused Controls & Features - Multi-touch gestures for flipping, playing, pausing, and transforming animation - Onion skinning with customizable color and opacity (up to 8 frames before/after) - Out of Pegs feature for advanced onion skin control Customization & Flexibility - Import unlimited reference images - Move the sidebar, invert the canvas, and customize your workspace - Export animation in .mp4, .hevc, .gif, .png, .tga, .psd, .peg, and more - Import/export JSON, XDTS, and OCA for cross-platform compatibility and import in industry standard software High Performance - Animate in up to 4K resolution - Add unlimited layers for complex projects - Automatic saving every 30 seconds and reliable backup/version control --- Why Choose Callipeg? - All-in-one 2D animation studio for iPad—no subscription, just a one-time purchase - Designed for Apple Pencil for the most natural hand-drawn animation experience - Constantly updated with new features and improvements - Trusted by professional animators, illustrators, and studios worldwide Start animating anywhere. Download Callipeg and transform your iPad into a powerful 2D animation studio today!