Comparison

Pipeline vs Motion Graphics Linearity Move

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pipeline

This open-source application provides a digital compositing and post-processing pipeline for images, shaders, filters, and effects. It allows hobbyist and professional photographers, graphic experts, and programmers to create, design, and extend image manipulation capabilities.

Highlights
  • Digital compositing pipeline
  • Image post-processing
  • Shader creation and design
  • Filter and effect application
  • Open-source repository
  • Metal Shader development
Features
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Nodef Pipeline is an open-source digital compositing and graphics post-processing Pipeline for photos, images, shaders, filters, and effects. Who is this for? Hobbyist photographers - Apply a wide variety of modern image post-processing techniques to your photos. Professional photographers - Post-process photos with an open-source Digital Compositing Pipeline. Graphic experts - Create, design, test, and invent new image filters, shaders, or animations with a Digital Compositing Pipeline. Graphic programmers - Extend the Open Digital Compositing Pipeline by developing Metal Shaders in our open-source repository. Open Digital Compositing Pipeline https://github.com/Misfits-Rebels-Outcasts/Nodef Open Digital Compositing with Shaders https://github.com/Misfits-Rebels-Outcasts/ShaderMuse This app is available under the Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Motion Graphics Linearity Move

Create professional motion graphics for various projects, transforming static visuals into dynamic animations. This app offers intuitive tools for designers, marketers, and creators to animate vector art, text, and more with ease. Export in multiple formats for social media, web, and video production.

Highlights
  • Transform vector art, illustrations, and text into motion graphics
  • Real-time keyframing and precise timing controls
  • Morphing, pinning, and animation presets
  • Integrated design and animation interface
  • Editable motion graphics templates
  • Export in MP4, MOV, GIF, and Lottie formats
  • Cross-device sync between Mac and iPad
Features
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Bring your ideas to life with motion graphics designed for modern creatives. Linearity Move is a motion design app for iPad and Mac that transforms static visuals into dynamic animations — fast, intuitive, and built for designers, marketers, and anyone who wants to create professional motion graphics without a steep learning curve. Whether you're creating motion graphics for brand visuals, social media, explainer videos, or logo reveals, Move gives you everything you need to design, animate, and export — all in one motion design tool. CREATE MOTION GRAPHICS EFFORTLESSLY Turn vector art, illustrations, or text into expressive motion graphics in just a few steps. Start with artwork from Figma, Illustrator, Sketch, or Linearity Curve — Move keeps all your layers and groups intact for total control over every element. Adjust keyframes directly on the canvas to craft your motion design frame by frame. Every change updates in real time so you can fine-tune timing and rhythm as you work. POWERFUL MOTION DESIGN CONTROLS From simple fades to complex morphs, Move gives you professional motion graphics tools that feel intuitive. Morphing: Transform one shape into another for seamless logo or icon animations. Pinning: Anchor start and end points for fluid, natural movement. Animation presets: Apply ready-made motion effects with a single tap, then customize every detail. Custom timing curves: Fine-tune easing with precise numeric controls for a cinematic feel. Real-time keyframing: Every tweak updates automatically on the canvas. Add images, videos, and audio with full timeline control over music, sound effects, and voiceovers to create rich motion graphics with sound. ONE INTERFACE FOR DESIGN AND ANIMATION Switch between Design mode to edit shapes, nodes, and text, and Animate mode to craft motion graphics with precise control. Import your Linearity Curve files directly to start animating without rebuilding your designs. No need to jump between separate design and motion graphics apps — everything happens in one intuitive interface optimized for touch and desktop. MOTION DESIGN FOR EVERYONE Choose from ready-made motion graphics templates for social stories, ads, product demos, and logo animations to get started in minutes. Every template is fully editable, so you can adapt it to your brand and publish fast. FLEXIBLE EXPORTS FOR EVERY PLATFORM Export your motion graphics in MP4, MOV, or GIF, up to 4K resolution and 120 fps, with transparent background support — ready for social media, video production, or digital signage. NEW: Export as Lottie files in JSON format for lightweight, scalable vector animations on web and mobile. Lottie files load instantly and integrate seamlessly into websites, apps, and digital products — no heavy video files needed. S EAMLESS SYNC AND COLLABORATION Start your motion design on Mac, continue on iPad with identical tools and synced progress. Collaborate with teammates or switch devices mid-project without missing a frame. WHO IT'S FOR Motion designers: Professional-grade motion graphics, faster than ever. Graphic designers & illustrators: Add motion to vector artwork with zero learning curve. Marketing teams & agencies: Produce motion graphics in-house, from ads to social stories. Product & web teams: Create lightweight Lottie animations for UI and web experiences. Beginners & students: Learn motion design through intuitive tools and templates. Contact: support@linearity.io Privacy: linearity.io/privacy-policy Follow us: @linearityhq

Screenshots

Pipeline4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pipeline at 100% against Motion Graphics Linearity Move's 60%. Pipeline also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7). Motion Graphics Linearity Move's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (162 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Motion Graphics Linearity Move sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Pipeline asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Motion Graphics Linearity Move holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Motion Graphics Linearity Move has 162 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Pipeline's written reviews are positive against 60% of Motion Graphics Linearity Move's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pipeline versus Motion Graphics Linearity Move: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPipelineMotion Graphics Linearity Move
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)4.5 (162 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better59.6% of reviews
Number of ratings2162 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPad, Mac
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB425 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperConnectCode Pte LtdLinearity GmbH

Customer experience

Pipeline

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Motion Graphics Linearity Move

All ratings162 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral3.7%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews151 reviews
Positive59.6%
Neutral8.6%
Negative31.8%

Bugs and requests

Pipeline

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Motion Graphics Linearity Move

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent crashes
  • Login issues
  • Disappearing animations
  • Compatibility problems with older devices

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add onion skinning
  • Improve export options (SVG, Lottie)
  • Implement keyboard shortcuts
  • Allow offline editing
  • Add drawing/sketching tools
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  • Extend free trial or offer one-time purchase

In-app purchases

None

Pipeline

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Motion Graphics Linearity Move

Subscriptions7
  • Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Linearity Pro (Monthly)$14.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$55.991 Year
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  • Yearly14 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Yearly14 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • Linearity Pro (Yearly)$119.991 Year
  • Linearity Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$119.991 Year

Questions

Is Pipeline free?
Pipeline is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Motion Graphics Linearity Move free?
Motion Graphics Linearity Move is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pipeline or Motion Graphics Linearity Move?
Motion Graphics Linearity Move is rated higher. Pipeline averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Motion Graphics Linearity Move averages 4.5 from 162 ratings.
Do Pipeline or Motion Graphics Linearity Move have ads?
Neither Pipeline nor Motion Graphics Linearity Move shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pipeline or Motion Graphics Linearity Move?
Pipeline ships an update fortnightly, and Motion Graphics Linearity Move fortnightly. Most recently, Pipeline was updated on September 19, 2026 and Motion Graphics Linearity Move on September 30, 2026.

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