# iMotion vs Stop Motion Studio

The clearest difference is monetization model: Stop Motion Studio at free with in-app purchases against iMotion's subscription. Stop Motion Studio also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). iMotion's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, 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 Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.6 for Stop Motion Studio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stop Motion Studio has 78K ratings behind it against 2.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of iMotion's written reviews are positive against 79% of Stop Motion Studio's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | iMotion | Stop Motion Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imotion/id421365625/reviews) | **[4.6 (78K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-studio/id441651297/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.8K | **78K** |
| Positive reviews | 69.6% of reviews | **79.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#174** |
| Size | 146 MB | 179 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SKETCHES SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789604467) | [CATEATER, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/388444973) |

## 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 Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-motion-studio/id441651297)

**Currently charting:** #174 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Easily create stop motion animations and films with powerful editing tools. Capture every frame with manual camera controls, add sound and effects, and share your creations in high definition. Suitable for beginners and experienced animators alike.

**Highlights:** Onion skinning and animation guides, Frame-by-frame editing, Manual camera controls, Voiceover and sound effects, Green screen effects, 4K export, Remote camera control

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Features Forever | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for stop motion
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Allows for creative expression
- 👍 Good for beginners
- 👍 Helpful tutorials

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔋 Battery draining
- 🔍 Limited free features
- 🔍 Restricted editing options without premium

**Reported bugs**

- Camera shaking/blurry issues
- Sound not working properly
- Frames skipping or lagging
- Inability to restore deleted projects
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- More free features and effects
- Improved erasing and editing tools
- Ability to import photos and videos
- More sound effects and audio options
- Easier way to add text and titles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iMotion free?

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

### Is Stop Motion Studio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iMotion or Stop Motion Studio?

Stop Motion Studio is rated higher. iMotion averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Stop Motion Studio averages 4.6 from 78K ratings.

### Do iMotion or Stop Motion Studio have ads?

iMotion shows ads; Stop Motion Studio does not.

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

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

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