# Animation Creator HD vs Stickman

The clearest difference is price: Stickman at Free against Animation Creator HD's $3.99. Animation Creator HD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (58% vs 40%). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Stickman is free to download; Animation Creator HD costs $3.99 up front. Stickman sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Animation Creator HD asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Animation Creator HD against 3.9 for Stickman. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Animation Creator HD has 1.8K ratings behind it against 322, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Animation Creator HD's written reviews are positive against 40% of Stickman's.

Animation Creator HD ships an update every 3 months, Stickman every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Animation Creator HD | Stickman |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.9 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animation-creator-hd/id363201632/reviews) | **[3.9 (322 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickman-draw-animation/id6444650722/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 322 |
| Positive reviews | **58.2% of reviews** | 39.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 140 MB | 352 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [miSoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/362411241) | [Appache apps and games ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655839601) |

## What reviewers say

### Animation Creator HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animation-creator-hd/id363201632)

Create and animate your ideas with powerful drawing tools and frame management. Export your creations to video or GIF, and share them with others. Offers advanced features like layers, onion skinning, and audio integration for professional-quality animations.

**Highlights:** Intuitive drawing tools, Frame management and onion skinning, Layer support, Export to video and GIF, Audio manager, Import backgrounds and layers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for beginners
- 🚀 Great for quick animations
- 💡 Affordable price point

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Buggy fill tool
- 🐛 Inconsistent brush strokes
- 🐛 Inability to export animations
- 💡 Limited brush/tool options

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to export animations
- Upside down animations after device rotation
- Disappearing/glitched animations after updates
- Unresponsive drawing area with Apple Pencil

**Requested features**

- Add text feature
- Implement layer management improvements
- Introduce more brush types and customization
- Implement a stabilizer tool
- Allow importing audio files


### Stickman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stickman-draw-animation/id6444650722)

Create your own cartoons by drawing frame by frame. This app offers an easy-to-use interface, drawing lessons, and the ability to color your creations and add stickers. Save your animations as GIFs to share with friends.

**Highlights:** Frame-by-frame drawing, Coloring and stickers, Save as GIF, Share animations, Drawing lessons

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium version | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy controls
- 👍 Smooth performance
- 👍 Customizable FPS
- 👍 Fun to use
- 👍 Great for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🔍 Limited drawing tools
- 🔍 Restrictive free version
- 🔍 Laggy on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Frames disappearing during animation
- Inability to access saved projects
- Loading issues and white screens
- Unexpected app crashes

**Requested features**

- Add sound and audio support
- Improve export quality
- Implement more advanced animation tools
- Increase frame limit for free version
- Add ability to move and edit objects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Animation Creator HD free?

Animation Creator HD costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Stickman free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Animation Creator HD or Stickman?

Stickman is rated higher. Animation Creator HD averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Stickman averages 3.9 from 322 ratings.

### Do Animation Creator HD or Stickman have ads?

Neither Animation Creator HD nor Stickman shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Animation Creator HD or Stickman?

Animation Creator HD ships an update every 3 months, and Stickman every 2 months. Most recently, Animation Creator HD was updated on October 22, 2026 and Stickman on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*