FlipKit vs Draw Video
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FlipKit
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.
- 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
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Create your own frame-by-frame animations — just like a real flipbook! FlipKit gives you everything you need to bring your drawings to life. Whether you're a beginner, a pro, or a kid just getting started — FlipKit's intuitive interface makes animating easy and fun. Draw with Apple Pencil or your finger, add shapes and stickers, and watch your creation come to life. Need inspiration? Dive into ready-made examples and templates to get started right away. Import photos from your library or use the camera for the perfect background. Combine photos with your drawings to create stop-motion animations. Advanced artists will love separate foreground and background layers, onion skinning, and fine-tuned animation controls. Flip through your animation like a real physical flipbook or preview it on the canvas. When you're done, export as video, animated GIF, or PNG sequence and share your creation with the world. No account required. No data collected. Just create. DRAWING TOOLS * Draw with pencils, brushes, pens, erasers, and more * Insert shapes, text, emojis, and custom stickers * Fill enclosed areas with color * Copy and move parts of your drawings with the lasso tool * Full support for Apple Pencil * Zoom, rotate, and pan your canvas ANIMATION * Create animations frame by frame with onion skinning * Swipe the filmstrip to flip through your animation * Separate foreground and background layers * Control frames per second, background color, and playback mode (loop, ping-pong, once) * Import photos for backgrounds or stop-motion animations * Various examples and templates for an easy start EXPORT & SHARE * Export as video (MP4), animated GIF, or PNG sequence * Export single frames or transparent image sequences * Share your creations on social media or with friends DESIGNED FOR YOU * Place the filmstrip on the left or right (for right- or left-handed use) * iCloud Drive keeps your animations in sync across all your devices * Automatic backups keep your animations safe * Dark Mode support * No account setup — FlipKit respects your privacy and does not collect any data linked to you CONTACT Questions or wishes? Write us: info@tinkado.at Music obtained from zapsplat.com
Draw Video
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Draw Video is an easy way to add animated drawings to your videos! FEATURES: - Easy to use interface - Animate strokes to add flair to your video and highlight key parts of your video - Change the color of your strokes and erase Upgrade to premium to unlock the following: - Export in full resolution
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Draw Video at every 2 weeks against FlipKit's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. FlipKit sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Draw Video sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
FlipKit ships an update every 2 months, Draw Video every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FlipKit | Draw Video |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ines Buchetics | Jonathan Bui |
Bugs and requests
FlipKit
Reported bugs
4 issues- Frames overlaying each other
- Animations and work being deleted
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues with older devices
Requested features
4 requests- More drawing tools and customization options
- Ability to rearrange frames
- Unlimited frames in free version
- Sound and audio support
Draw Video
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FlipKit
- Templates$1.99
- FlipKit Plus$4.99
Draw Video
- Upgrade to Premium$1.99







