# Artify vs Life Lapse Stop Motion

The clearest difference is price: Life Lapse Stop Motion at Free against Artify's $1.99. Life Lapse Stop Motion also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.6) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 52 months). Artify's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (13.1 vs 15.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Life Lapse Stop Motion is free to download; Artify costs $1.99 up front. Life Lapse Stop Motion sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Artify asks for nothing beyond the download.

Life Lapse Stop Motion holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Life Lapse Stop Motion has 9.5K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Artify's written reviews are positive against 69% of Life Lapse Stop Motion's.

Artify ships an update every 52 months, Life Lapse Stop Motion every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Artify | Life Lapse Stop Motion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artify/id414944887/reviews) | **[4.8 (9.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/life-lapse-stop-motion/id1281464378/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **9.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 47.8% of reviews | **68.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 52 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 18 MB | 241 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kodama Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/410219519) | [Bolandia Creative Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281464377) |

## What reviewers say

### Artify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artify/id414944887)

Transform your photos into impressionistic masterpieces with a single touch. Choose from various artistic styles, refine details with brush and erase tools, and share your creations instantly. It's simple, intuitive, and fun for all your favorite pictures.

**Highlights:** Transform photos into art, Multiple painterly styles, Fine control with brush/erase, Undo/redo functionality, Interactive art reveal, Import from album or new photos, Share via email

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Creates artistic photo effects
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- ✨ Produces beautiful results sometimes
- 💡 Can make photos look like paintings
- 🤩 Fun to play with

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently freezes
- ❌ Does not work for many users
- 💸 Waste of money
- 🚫 Unresponsive screen
- 📉 Limited functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes on startup
- Blank pop up menus
- App freezes on a picture of cows
- App crashes when saving
- App freezes on first screen

**Requested features**

- More painting styles
- Zoom functionality for detailed work
- Ability to generate lesser degree of paint
- More features, effects, and better controls
- Fauvist version or style


### Life Lapse Stop Motion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/life-lapse-stop-motion/id1281464378)

Create captivating stop motion animations with ease using this intuitive app. Features include a 4K camera with ghost overlay, powerful editing tools, and built-in social media sharing. Perfect for beginners and professionals alike.

**Highlights:** 4K UHD stop motion camera with ghost overlay, Auto-stitching stop motion editor, Beginner-friendly interface, Stop motion tutorials, Blend stop motion with live action, 20+ one-click editing tools, Add music and sound effects

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stop Motion Pro Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Stop Motion Pro Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Stop Motion Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Life Lapse Pro | $79.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $129.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🎨 Allows for creative videos
- 🤖 Helpful tutorials
- 💡 Unique features like merging video and stop motion

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Restricted free version
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Difficult to find certain features
- 🎵 Music/audio features locked behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to preview/download videos
- Issues with importing external photos/videos
- Freezing and performance problems
- Inconsistent behavior across devices

**Requested features**

- Add more free music/audio options
- Improve stability and reduce crashes
- Allow more customization in free version
- Add support for external photo/video import
- Improve iPad optimization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Artify free?

Artify costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Life Lapse Stop Motion free?

Life Lapse Stop Motion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Artify or Life Lapse Stop Motion?

Life Lapse Stop Motion is rated higher. Artify averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Life Lapse Stop Motion averages 4.8 from 9.5K ratings.

### Do Artify or Life Lapse Stop Motion have ads?

Neither Artify nor Life Lapse Stop Motion shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Artify or Life Lapse Stop Motion?

Artify ships an update every 52 months, and Life Lapse Stop Motion every 2 weeks. Most recently, Artify was updated on October 15, 2026 and Life Lapse Stop Motion on October 21, 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.*