# Moves by Maxon vs FlipKit

The clearest difference is rating: FlipKit at 4.5 against Moves by Maxon's 2.9. FlipKit also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 7). Moves by Maxon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FlipKit sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Moves by Maxon asks for nothing beyond the download.

FlipKit holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FlipKit has 1.4K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Moves by Maxon's written reviews are positive against 50% of FlipKit's.

Moves by Maxon ships an update every 5 months, FlipKit every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 8, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Moves by Maxon | FlipKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moves-by-maxon/id1482181306/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flipkit-flipbook-maker/id1507694594/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 32.4% of reviews | **50.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maxon Computer GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438772272) | [Ines Buchetics](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632026945) |

## What reviewers say

### Moves by Maxon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moves-by-maxon/id1482181306)

Capture facial and full-body motion, or scan 3D objects using your iPhone or iPad. Seamlessly transfer your creations into Cinema 4D for animation and 3D modeling. Ideal for bringing expressions, movements, or scanned items into your 3D projects.

**Highlights:** Facial motion capture, Full-body motion capture, 3D object scanning (photogrammetry), Real-time 3D model generation, Transfer to Cinema 4D, ARKit body tracking

**In-app purchases:** none


### FlipKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flipkit-flipbook-maker/id1507694594)

Create frame-by-frame animations with an intuitive interface. Bring your drawings to life using various tools, shapes, stickers, and photo imports. Export your creations as video, GIF, or PNG sequences.

**Highlights:** Frame-by-frame animation, Drawing tools with Apple Pencil support, Onion skinning, Foreground and background layers, Photo import for backgrounds/stop-motion, Export as video, GIF, or PNG sequence

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Templates | $1.99 | one-time |
| FlipKit Plus | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth animation
- 💡 Helpful templates
- 👍 Great for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited features without premium
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Slow performance for larger animations
- 💰 Expensive premium features

**Reported bugs**

- Frames overlaying each other
- Animations and work being deleted
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- More drawing tools and customization options
- Ability to rearrange frames
- Unlimited frames in free version
- Sound and audio support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Moves by Maxon free?

Moves by Maxon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FlipKit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Moves by Maxon or FlipKit?

FlipKit is rated higher. Moves by Maxon averages 2.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while FlipKit averages 4.5 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Moves by Maxon or FlipKit have ads?

Moves by Maxon shows ads; FlipKit does not.

### Which is updated more often, Moves by Maxon or FlipKit?

Moves by Maxon ships an update every 5 months, and FlipKit every 2 months. Most recently, Moves by Maxon was updated on July 8, 2026 and FlipKit on September 23, 2026.

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