# Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion vs Stopmotion Animation Studio

The clearest difference is rating: Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion at 4.4 against Stopmotion Animation Studio's 3.9. Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 387) and device support (5 vs 3). Stopmotion Animation Studio's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Stopmotion Animation Studio sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion has 2.4K ratings behind it against 387, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion's written reviews are positive against 39% of Stopmotion Animation Studio's.

Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion ships an update every 5 weeks, Stopmotion Animation Studio every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion | Stopmotion Animation Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-maker-by-anymotion/id1533083497/reviews)** | [3.9 (387 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopmotion-animation-studio/id1563151711/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 387 |
| Positive reviews | **46.7% of reviews** | 39.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 110 MB | 205 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pixel Dealer LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533083499) | [Arjun Gupte](https://appshunter.io/developer/620272974) |

## What reviewers say

### Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-maker-by-anymotion/id1533083497)

Create stop motion and timelapse videos easily with this intuitive tool. Animate photos and bring your stories to life for social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. No special skills are required to make unique and engaging content.

**Highlights:** Stop motion animation creation, Timelapse video creation, Easy photo animation, Video editing tools, Customizable frame rate and speed, Social media export formats

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $7.99 | per month |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $19.99 | per year |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $19.99 | per year |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $39.99 | per year |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $39.99 | per year |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth animation
- 💡 Good for small projects
- 👍 Helpful for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 💰 Paywall for many features
- 🔍 Limited options and customization
- 🔋 Overheating issues

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent frame saving
- Exported videos have watermark
- Freezing and crashing on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add voice recording and sound effects
- Improve video export quality
- Allow importing from photo library
- Increase frame limit for free users


### Stopmotion Animation Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stopmotion-animation-studio/id1563151711)

Create your own stop motion movies with this easy-to-use animation app. Features include frame editing, overlay mode, and full camera control. Share your creations on YouTube and other platforms.

**Highlights:** Easy-to-use interface, Overlay mode for frame comparison, Animation guides, Frame editing tools, Interactive timeline, Auto-save functionality, Remote Bluetooth capture

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Discount to Pro | $7.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Pro | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎬 Good quality stop motion creation tool
- ✨ No ads in the application
- 🎨 Suitable for kids and beginners
- 💰 Affordable premium upgrade option

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Aggressive paywall and monetization strategy
- 🐛 Camera displays upside down
- 📸 Limited frame count in free version (20-41 frames)
- 🐛 App crashes and kicks users out mid-project
- 🐛 Blank screen issues

**Reported bugs**

- Camera orientation inverted/upside down
- App crashes when reaching frame limit
- Blank white screen when taking pictures
- Videos duplicate when viewed
- App force closes and loses unsaved work

**Requested features**

- Increase free frame limit to 40-120 frames
- Add eraser/editing tool for removing support objects
- Improve camera quality and reduce blur
- Fix upside-down camera orientation
- Add auto-save functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion free?

Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Stopmotion Animation Studio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion or Stopmotion Animation Studio?

Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion is rated higher. Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Stopmotion Animation Studio averages 3.9 from 387 ratings.

### Do Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion or Stopmotion Animation Studio have ads?

Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion shows ads; Stopmotion Animation Studio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion or Stopmotion Animation Studio?

Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion ships an update every 5 weeks, and Stopmotion Animation Studio every 4 weeks. Most recently, Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion was updated on October 22, 2026 and Stopmotion Animation Studio on October 22, 2026.

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