# iMotion vs Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion

The clearest difference is monetization model: Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion at free with in-app purchases against iMotion's subscription. Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion also leads on device support (5 vs 3). iMotion's advantage is review sentiment (70% vs 46%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Maker by AnyMotion sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 iMotion against 4.4 for Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.8K and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of iMotion's written reviews are positive against 46% of Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion's.

iMotion ships an update every 2 months, Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iMotion | Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imotion/id421365625/reviews)** | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-maker-by-anymotion/id1533083497/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 2.1K |
| Positive reviews | **69.8% of reviews** | 46.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 146 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SKETCHES SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789604467) | [Pixel Dealer LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533083499) |

## 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 Maker by AnyMotion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-maker-by-anymotion/id1533083497)

Create stop motion and timelapse videos easily with this intuitive tool. Animate photos and bring your stories to life for social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. No special skills are required to make unique and engaging content.

**Highlights:** Stop motion animation creation, Timelapse video creation, Easy photo animation, Video editing tools, Customizable frame rate and speed, Social media export formats

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $7.99 | per month |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $19.99 | per year |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $19.99 | per year |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $39.99 | per year |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $39.99 | per year |
| AnyMotion Unlimited | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth animation
- 💡 Good for small projects
- 👍 Helpful for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 💰 Paywall for many features
- 🔍 Limited options and customization
- 🔋 Overheating issues

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent frame saving
- Exported videos have watermark
- Freezing and crashing on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add voice recording and sound effects
- Improve video export quality
- Allow importing from photo library
- Increase frame limit for free users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iMotion free?

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

### Is Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion free?

Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iMotion or Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion?

iMotion is rated higher. iMotion averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion averages 4.4 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do iMotion or Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion have ads?

Both iMotion and Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion show ads.

### Which is updated more often, iMotion or Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion?

iMotion ships an update every 2 months, and Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion every 5 weeks. Most recently, iMotion was updated on September 25, 2026 and Stop Motion Maker by AnyMotion on September 23, 2026.

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