# iMotion vs Stop Motion Video Editor

The clearest difference is rating: iMotion at 4.5 against Stop Motion Video Editor's 3.3. iMotion also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 33%) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 18). Stop Motion Video Editor's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iMotion sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Stop Motion Video Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iMotion holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iMotion has 2.8K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of iMotion's written reviews are positive against 33% of Stop Motion Video Editor's.

iMotion ships an update every 2 months, Stop Motion Video Editor every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iMotion | Stop Motion Video Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imotion/id421365625/reviews)** | [3.3 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-video-editor/id1130710182/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **72.7% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 146 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [SKETCHES SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789604467) | [Nguyen Nam Giang](https://appshunter.io/developer/583763906) |

## What reviewers say

### iMotion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imotion/id421365625)

Create captivating time-lapse and stop-motion videos with ease. This app offers multiple capture modes, professional rendering quality, and full camera control to help you animate your world and share your creations.

**Highlights:** Time-Lapse & Stop-Motion creation, Multiple capture modes (time-lapse, manual, mic trigger, library import), 4K UHD, 1080p, 720p export options, Full camera control (focus, exposure, white balance), Export videos, photos, and GIFs, Frame-by-frame animation preview

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $29.99 | per year |
| iMotion Full Version | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🎨 Great for stop motion and animation
- 🎥 Helpful features like onion skin and remote control
- ⭐️ Useful for school projects and hobbies

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Bugs with frame order and black images
- 🔍 Limited camera controls and zooming
- 🔀 Issues with resuming projects and maintaining frame order
- 🔇 No audio/voiceover support

**Reported bugs**

- Frames get scrambled when resuming projects
- Frequent app crashes, especially with longer animations
- Imported photos sometimes display as black
- Issues with exporting and saving completed videos

**Requested features**

- Add ability to import entire photo albums
- Implement portrait mode and aspect ratio options
- Allow adding sound effects and background music
- Improve frame management and reordering capabilities
- Provide more advanced editing tools and effects


### Stop Motion Video Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-video-editor/id1130710182)

Easily create stop motion videos by combining source clips and adding background music or voiceovers. Trim and merge your content, then save or share directly to social media platforms.

**Highlights:** Create stop motion videos, Add background music, Record voiceovers, Merge and preview videos, Save to Camera Roll, Share to social media

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stop Motion Premium Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| StopMotionPremiumMonthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Video Editor Pro | $33.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iMotion free?

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

### Is Stop Motion Video Editor free?

Stop Motion Video Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iMotion or Stop Motion Video Editor?

iMotion is rated higher. iMotion averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Stop Motion Video Editor averages 3.3 from 18 ratings.

### Do iMotion or Stop Motion Video Editor have ads?

Both iMotion and Stop Motion Video Editor show ads.

### Which is updated more often, iMotion or Stop Motion Video Editor?

iMotion ships an update every 2 months, and Stop Motion Video Editor every 7 months. Most recently, iMotion was updated on October 18, 2026 and Stop Motion Video Editor on October 11, 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.*