# StikBot Studio 2.0 vs Animation Creator

The clearest difference is rating: Animation Creator at 4.6 against StikBot Studio 2.0's 3.7. Animation Creator also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (30K vs 1.1K). StikBot Studio 2.0's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Animation Creator sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. StikBot Studio 2.0 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Animation Creator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Animation Creator has 30K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of StikBot Studio 2.0's written reviews are positive against 64% of Animation Creator's.

StikBot Studio 2.0 ships an update every 2 months, Animation Creator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StikBot Studio 2.0 | Animation Creator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stikbot-studio-20/id1466188122/reviews) | **[4.6 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animation-creator-flipbook-2d/id6514291564/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **30K** |
| Positive reviews | 48.9% of reviews | **63.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 255 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zing Global Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/820867044) | [CEM SOFTWARE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664408786) |

## What reviewers say

### StikBot Studio 2.0

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stikbot-studio-20/id1466188122)

Create stop-motion animations using your favorite action figures. Add voice-overs, sound effects, and utilize green screen technology to place your characters anywhere. Share your animated masterpieces with the world.

**Highlights:** Stop-motion animation creation, Green screen technology, Voice-over recording, Sound effects library, Adjustable frames per second, Cartoon sticker additions, Ghost image for shot assistance

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🎨 Good animation features
- 👍 Helpful tutorials
- ⭐ Great for stop motion
- 💯 Best animation app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔍 Buggy green/blue screen
- ⏱️ Slow performance
- 🔇 Audio issues
- 📂 Deletes/corrupts projects

**Reported bugs**

- Frames turning white
- Inability to delete old projects
- Tutorials not working
- Camera button disappearing
- Inconsistent frame capture

**Requested features**

- Add ability to draw on frames
- Improve green/blue screen functionality
- Allow importing custom backgrounds
- Provide more sound effects and music
- Add option to control animation speed


### Animation Creator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animation-creator-flipbook-2d/id6514291564)

Easily create animated cartoons from your drawings. Use frame-by-frame animation with onion skinning to bring your ideas to life. Export your creations as GIFs or videos for sharing.

**Highlights:** Frame-by-frame animation, Onion skinning, Adjustable FPS, Drawing tools, Templates and backgrounds, Export as GIF, MP4, PNG, Project collection

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Draw Animation Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Draw Animation Premium | $7.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Draw Animation Supreme | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 👍 Relaxing animation
- 👍 Helps with learning animation
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Provides tutorials

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezing and slow
- 🐛 Deletes animations
- 🔍 Hard to figure out for beginners
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 📺 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Deleting frames causes issues
- Eraser changes brush size
- Animations not rendering properly

**Requested features**

- Zoom in/out option
- More brush/drawing tools
- Fewer ads or ad-free version
- Better instructions and tutorials
- More customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StikBot Studio 2.0 free?

StikBot Studio 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Animation Creator free?

Animation Creator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, StikBot Studio 2.0 or Animation Creator?

Animation Creator is rated higher. StikBot Studio 2.0 averages 3.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Animation Creator averages 4.6 from 30K ratings.

### Do StikBot Studio 2.0 or Animation Creator have ads?

Animation Creator shows ads; StikBot Studio 2.0 does not.

### Which is updated more often, StikBot Studio 2.0 or Animation Creator?

StikBot Studio 2.0 ships an update every 2 months, and Animation Creator fortnightly. Most recently, StikBot Studio 2.0 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Animation Creator on November 6, 2026.

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