HenPitsu vs Slit Animation Maker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HenPitsu
This drawing application features a unique brush that adjusts its width based on finger movement speed, allowing for calligraphy and watercolor effects. Users can trace photos, remove backgrounds for landscape art, and save or export their creations.
- Speed-sensitive brush width
- Japanese calligraphy simulation
- Watercolor painting effects
- Use photos as backgrounds
- Save and export drawings
- Trace photos for landscape art
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HenPitsu - a simple drawing app with the brush that changes its width by the speed you move your finger on the touchscreen. With this unique pen you can draw Japanese calligraphy and/or watercolor painting. Background picture can be selected from the photo library or taken by the camera. Picture can be saved or exported to other apps such as SNS. If you trace photo with your finger painting and remove the background layer afterwards, your painting will look like landscape painting of your own.
Slit Animation Maker
Create and enjoy unique slit animations using your own images or provided samples. This app offers a simple tutorial and tools to design custom animations quickly, which can then be shared with friends.
- Create slit animations
- Use own illustrations or images
- Multiple sample animations
- Easy-to-follow tutorial
- Share animations as images
- Customizable slit settings
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[+] About this app This app allows you to enjoy simple animation using slits. Not only can you enjoy multiple samples immediately after installation, but you can also create animations using your own illustrations or images created in "Material Images" category within the app. The slit animation you create can be shared as a single image, so share it with your friends and show off your creation! Don't worry even if it's your first time! An easy-to-understand tutorial is also included. [+] Main function - Tutorial - No need to worry even if you are using the app for the first time! It have tutorials that will help you learn the basics of using the app just by following the instructions. - Execute slit animation - Multiple elegant samples are available, so you can enjoy slit animation immediately after installing the app. You can also create your own slit animation within the app. - Create a slit animation - By setting images and entering parameters, you can create a slit animation that would normally take a long time to create in less than a minute. You can make detailed settings such as selecting "shadow slit" or "transparent slit" and setting the number of slits etc. - Create slit animation frame image - The "Material" function allows you to create Mark and Material Image, and intuitively create images that change with animation. It comes with a wealth of features that will satisfy both beginners and advanced users. [+] Caution We can NOT compensate for any financial or physical damage caused by using this app. Please refrain from using this app in a way that places an excessive load on it. [+] Background image credit OKUMONO https://sozaino.site/ [+] Contact info If you notice anything when using this app, or if you have any requests for additional functions, please contact us using the contact form or the contact information below. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ayasata_info Mail: inquiry3493@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Slit Animation Maker at 5.0 against HenPitsu's 3.5. Slit Animation Maker also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 18 months). HenPitsu's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Slit Animation Maker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.
HenPitsu ships an update every 18 months, Slit Animation Maker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HenPitsu | Slit Animation Maker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.1 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Shin-ichi Nishimura | Takashi Shikone |
Customer experience
HenPitsu
Slit Animation Maker
In-app purchases
HenPitsu
No in-app purchases
Slit Animation Maker
No in-app purchases
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