# Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion vs Stick Animator

The clearest difference is rating: Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion at 4.4 against Stick Animator's 3.9. Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion also leads on device support (5 vs 3). Stick Animator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (65% vs 47%). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Stick Animator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.4K and 982 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion's written reviews are positive against 65% of Stick Animator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion ships an update every 5 weeks, Stick Animator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion | Stick Animator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-maker-by-anymotion/id1533083497/reviews)** | [3.9 (982 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-animator-video-maker/id6466962392/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 982 |
| Positive reviews | 46.7% of reviews | **64.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 110 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pixel Dealer LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533083499) | [江 邱](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655035386) |

## 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


### Stick Animator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-animator-video-maker/id6466962392)

Create animated stick figures and sprites with a simple, user-friendly interface. Save your creations as animated GIFs for web use or as MP4 videos.

**Highlights:** Create stick-figure animations, Create sprite animations, Save as animated GIF, Save as MP4 video, Simple interface

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stick Animator Pro | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Fun and creative
- 💡 Helpful for beginners
- 🚀 Smooth animations
- 👍 Great for making videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 💰 Paid features limit free usage
- 🔒 Concerns about inappropriate content
- 🐛 Bugs with animation controls

**Reported bugs**

- Deleting scenes doesn't work as expected
- Animation playback issues when editing
- Crashes when trying to save animations

**Requested features**

- Add more free character options
- Improve animation speed controls
- Implement custom backgrounds and effects
- Introduce a tutorial or guide for new users


## 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 Stick Animator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion or Stick Animator?

Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion is rated higher. Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Stick Animator averages 3.9 from 982 ratings.

### Do Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion or Stick Animator have ads?

Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion shows ads; Stick Animator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion or Stick Animator?

Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion ships an update every 5 weeks, and Stick Animator fortnightly. Most recently, Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion was updated on October 29, 2026 and Stick Animator on October 30, 2026.

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