Kineo vs FlipKit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kineo
Create hand-drawn flipbook-style animations on your iPhone or iPad. The app provides drawing tools with ghosting features for easy animation creation and sharing. It supports Apple Pencil and iCloud sync for seamless workflow.
- Flipbook-style drawing tools
- Ghosting for next frame reference
- Apple Pencil support
- iCloud automatic syncing
- Share animations on social media
- Use animations as Messages stickers
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With Kineo, you can create stunning hand-drawn animations on your iPhone or iPad. Kineo’s flipbook-style drawing tools make it easy for you to create and share your animations with the world. Kineo shows you faint reminders of the last few pages, making it easy to draw the next. When you’re done, you can share your creation on your favorite social networks; you can even use your very own animations as stickers in the Messages app! While Kineo makes it easy to create basic animations, it definitely doesn’t stop there. Kineo’s great support for the Apple Pencil lets your creativity flow. Use multi-window mode on iPad to preview your animation as you draw it. Need to take your work on the go? Kineo syncs automatically over iCloud so you can take your animations with you, no matter what device you’ve got on hand.
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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: FlipKit at 1.4K against Kineo's 56. Kineo's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Kineo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FlipKit sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Kineo against 4.5 for FlipKit. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FlipKit has 1.4K ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Kineo's written reviews are positive against 50% of FlipKit's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kineo | FlipKit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (56 ratings) | 4.5 (1.4K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 43.7% of reviews | 50.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 56 | 1.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cocoatype, LLC | Ines Buchetics |
Customer experience
Kineo
FlipKit
User reviews
Kineo
From 56 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎨 Smooth animation playback like flip books
- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 💾 Ability to save multiple flip books
- 🎯 Great for beginners and casual users
- 🚀 Fast performance and responsive drawing
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- ❌ No export/sharing functionality
- 🔒 Paywall for zoom feature
- 👆 Difficult to draw with finger precision
- ⚠️ No autosave - work lost on interruption
FlipKit
From 1.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth animation
- 💡 Helpful templates
- 👍 Great for beginners
Room to improve
- 🔒 Limited features without premium
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Slow performance for larger animations
- 💰 Expensive premium features
Bugs and requests
Kineo
Reported bugs
10 issues- App crashes when holding finger while creating new page
- Crashes when deleting slides (requires multiple attempts)
- Crashes with animations exceeding 400 pages
- Drawing glitch causing curves to become straight lines
- App crashes randomly during use
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- App closes when home button pressed during work
- Update overwrites and deletes saved animations
- Incompatibility with older iOS versions
- App crashes when trying to change pages
- Stability issues with large animation files
Requested features
21 requests- Zoom in/out capability
- Adjustable frame rate/animation speed
- Copy and paste frames
- Fill/bucket tool
- Eraser tool with dedicated button
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- Variable brush sizes
- Layers and timeline system
- Onion skin customization (color, opacity, toggle)
- Export animations as GIF or video
- Share animations via email or social media
- Undo/redo buttons
- Adjustable canvas ratio
- Import photos and backgrounds
- Print physical flip books
- Stylus support
- More color options and color wheel
- Basic shape tools (circle, line, square)
- Loop playback option
- Magnified drawing view
- Frame duplication
- Settings menu and help documentation
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
In-app purchases
Kineo
- Kineo Pro$1.99
FlipKit
- Templates$1.99
- FlipKit Plus$4.99







